James Hart, Trademark Lawyer

Are you looking to protect a unique phrase that represents your brand’s identity? Understanding how to trademark a phrase is key to securing your intellectual property rights and preventing others from profiting off your creativity. This article serves as a practical guide to navigate the trademark registration process, from ensuring your phrase is eligible for protection, to […]

In order to register a trademark at the Federal level, you must show proof that you are using your trademark in commerce. In this regard, understanding how, when and why you must file a statement of use in connection with your trademark application is crucial. Filing a Statement of Use confirms that your trademark is

I get so many clients that have done a search of the USPTO database and found dead trademark filings that they are interested in using as their own trademark. In this post we will talk about what a dead trademark is, how a trademark “dies”, and whether you should attempt to revive a dead trademark

In this blog post we will cover how long it takes to register a trademark, from the initial idea phase through to final trademark registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (i.e. USPTO).  The entire process can take anywhere from 12-18 months on the short-end to multiple years if you receive multiple office