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patent basics

What can be patented? → What’s the difference between a design patent and a utility patent? → What’s the difference between provisional patent and utility patent? → As patent filer, do I qualify for Small Entity or Micro Entity Status? → How long does the U.S. design patent or utility patent last? →

trademark registration basic

What is a trademark? → What does trademark do? → Are Trademarks, Copyrights, and Patents the same things? → Why register a trademark? → What is the process to obtain a trademark registration in US? → What should I prepare for the application before placing the order? → Can I file a trademark application on my own? → What are the main steps for TM applications with LegalHoop? → When will I receive the filing receipt from the IP Office? →

TM registration in worldwide

Is my Trademark effective in every country? → What countries should I file for trademark protection in? → Can I qualify to file a trademark if I only sell products online? → Can I file for a trademark in a country that I currently do not sell to? → Can filing for a trademark internationally help protect me from counterfeiters? → Can another company file for my trademark in other countries? → Can I file a trademark in multiple countries at the same time? →

TM registration in european union

Why file a Trademark in the European Union (EUTM)? → Is a European Union (EU) trademark better than a national trademark? → Why is a Comprehensive Trademark Search Essential Before Filing? → What Are the Essential Requirements for Filing a Trademark Application? → How can I select my EU trademark classification? → How can I search to see if my trademark is available? → Can I add another class after having filed my application? → Is my trademark protected as soon as I file an application? → Do I have to use ® or TM to show that my EU trademark is registered? → How can I search to see if my trademark is available? → What Are the Grounds for Refusal of a Trademark Application? → What Are the Requirements for Trademark Maintenance and Renewal? → What Is Required for Trademark Ownership Change or Assignment Recordation? → When and Why Should You Consider Hiring a Trademark Agent? →

New TM Applications In The U.S.

What should I prepare for the application before placing an order on LegalHoop? → What are the main steps for TM applications with LegalHoop? → When will I receive the filing receipt from the USPTO? → What does LegalHoop provide me that I can’t do myself through the United States Trademark Office? → What are "Current use" and "Intent to use" filing basis in the USPTO? → What kind of specimens should I provide? → What is the most common reason an examining attorney refuses registration in the USPTO? → May I change the goods/services after filing my application? → How do I choose the proper classification of goods and services for my trademark? →

trademark registration in china

When should I apply for trademark protection in China? → Why is a Comprehensive Trademark Search Essential Before Filing? → What are the types of trademarks that can be registered in China? → What Are the Essential Requirements for Filing a Trademark Application? → What Are the Legal Requirements for Trademark Registration? → What Are the Grounds for Refusal of a Trademark Application? → Is there a time frame for the trademark registration approval? → What Are the Requirements for Trademark Maintenance and Renewal? → What Is Required for Trademark Ownership Change or Assignment Recordation? →

trademark basics in hong kong

Why is a Comprehensive Trademark Search Essential Before Filing? → What Are the Essential Requirements for Filing a Trademark Application? → What Are the Legal Requirements for Trademark Registration? → What Are the Grounds for Refusal of a Trademark Application? → What Are the Requirements for Trademark Maintenance and Renewal? → What Is Required for Trademark Ownership Change or Assignment Recordation? → Why Should You Consider Hiring a Registered Trademark Agent? →

trademark registration in canada

Why is a Comprehensive Trademark Search Essential Before Filing? → What Are the Essential Requirements for Filing a Trademark Application? → What Are the Legal Requirements for Trademark Registration? → What Are the Reasons to Register Your Trademark in Canada? → How Should You Search the Canadian Trademarks Database? → What Are the Grounds for Refusal of a Trademark Application? → What Are the Requirements for Trademark Maintenance and Renewal? → What Is Required for Trademark Ownership Change or Assignment Recordation? → When and Why Should You Consider Hiring a Trademark Agent? →

trademark registration in australia

Why is a Comprehensive Trademark Search Essential Before Filing? → What Are the Different Types of Australian Trademarks? → What Are the Essential Requirements for Filing a Trademark Application? → What Are the Legal Requirements for Trademark Registration? → Is a trademark a design? → What Does the Trademark Examination Process in Australia Involve? → What Are the Grounds for Refusal of a Trademark Application? → What Are the Requirements for Trademark Maintenance and Renewal? → What Is Required for Trademark Ownership Change or Assignment Recordation? → Why Should You Consider Hiring a Registered Trademark Agent? →

trademark registration in UK

Why is a Comprehensive Trademark Search Essential Before Filing? → What Are the Essential Requirements for Filing a Trademark Application? → What Are the Legal Requirements for Trademark Registration? → I want to register my trademark in the UK. What is the process? → What will happen after I apply for a UK trademark in the UK IPO? → What Are the Grounds for Refusal of a Trademark Application? → What Are the Requirements for Trademark Maintenance and Renewal? → What Is Required for Trademark Ownership Change or Assignment Recordation? → When and Why Should You Consider Hiring a Trademark Agent? →

trademark search basic

What is a Trademark Search? → Why do I need a Trademark Search? → What is a preliminary trademark search? → What is a Comprehensive Trademark Search? → When I search for a name, a lot of results showing registrations for the same name come up. Does that mean I cannot register that name? → Can I Conduct a Free Trademark Search on LegalHoop.com? →

trademark statement of use

What is statement of use? → Why do I need to file a statement of use? → When do I need to file statement of use? → What is required to file a statement of use with LegalHoop? → What kind of specimens should I provide? → What LegalHoop can help with my statement of use? → What is the expected cost to work with LegalHoop for a statement of use? → When will I get response from LegalHoop after placing the order? →

File An Extension To SOU

What is an Extension to File a Statement of Use? → What is an Extension to File a Statement of Use? → How much time does each extension grant? → How many Statement of Use Extensions can I file? → What happens when I use all five Statement of Use Extensions? → What is the cost to file a Statement of Use Extension? →

trademark office action response

What is an office action issued on trademark applications? → What are the common types of office actions? → How do I know if my application has received an office action? → How much time can I wait to respond to an office action? → What happens if I do not respond to an office action? → How long does it take the government to review my Trademark Office Action Response? → What is an Office Action Extension? → What is the expected cost to work with LegalHoop for OA response? → How long will we get contacted by LegalHoop once our order is placed? →

trademark office action extension

What is an Office Action Extension? → When is the deadline to file an Office Action Extension? → Should I file for an Office Action Extension of Time? →

trademark renewal in the U.S.

What is a Trademark Renewal? → When do I need to file a Trademark Renewal? → What are the requirements to file a Trademark Renewal? → Can I make changes to my Trademark when I renew it? → How many times can I renew my trademark? → What happens if I do not renew my trademark? → How much does it cost to file a Trademark Renewal? →

trademark revival in the U.S.

What is a Trademark Revival? → When do I need to file a Trademark Revival? → How much time does a trademark revival get me? → How many times can I file a Revival? → What happens if I do not revive my trademark by the end of the revival window? → What happens if I do not file the late document after a trademark petition to revive is filed? → How much does it cost to file a trademark revival? →

trademark cease & desist letter

What is a Trademark Cease & Desist Letter? → What should I do if someone else is using my trademark without my permission? → What should I do if I get a Trademark Cease & Desist Letter? → How much will it cost to respond to a Trademark Cease & Desist Letter? → Can I respond on my own to a Trademark Cease & Desist Letter? → What happens if I ignore a Trademark Cease & Desist Letter? →

trademark assignment

What is a trademark assignment? → When do I need to file a trademark assignment? → Do I need to record an assignment if I sell my company? →

trademark opposition

What is a Trademark Opposition? → How do I find out about a Trademark Opposition against my trademark? → What should I do if my trademark is opposed? → What happens if I ignore a Trademark Opposition? →

trademark monitoring

What is Trademark Monitoring? → Are there different types of trademark monitoring? → Why do I need to monitor my trademark? → What do I do if I find a trademark that infringes on Mine? → How much does trademark monitoring cost? →

copyright protection

What kind of works can be protected by a copyright? → What are the advantages to have your works copyrighted? → What are the rights that come with a copyright? → When do I need to register my copyright? → How long does it take to get a copyright registered? → How long does a copyright last? → Who Qualifies as the "Author" and What Constitutes a "Work Made for Hire"? → Will my copyright become public record? → Can I protect my copyright under my pseudonym or artistic name? →