Trademark Frequently Asked Questions
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Trademark Basics
- Are Trademarks, Copyrights, and Patents the same things?
- Why register a trademark?
- What is process to obtain a trademark registration?
- What do I need to get started registering my trademark with Trademarkia?
Trademark Registration
- Can I apply to register my Trademark through Trademarkia?
- How much does it cost to register my trademark?
- What does Trademarkia give me that I can’t do myself through the United States Trademark Office?
- Why is Trademarkia better than LegalZoom?
- Why should I trust Trademarkia, and what makes Trademarkia legit?
- What are trademark monitoring and document filing services?
- How long does it take to process a trademark registration request through Trademarkia?
- Is a search of the United States Trademark Office database necessary before filing?
- Do I have to hire an attorney when filing to register my trademark?
- What is the filing date of my trademark and how is the filing date determined?
- What kinds of things are asked of me when I start a trademark filing application?
- What are the trademark application requirements?
- Should I file as an individual or a corporation?
- What if you want to trademark in a country that is not listed on Trademarkia?
- What is the difference between goods and services?
- May I change the goods/services after filing my application?
- What is the difference between a “use in commerce” trademark application and an “intent to use” trademark application?
- What is an acceptable “use in commerce” of my trademark for the purposes of federal registration?
- What is a “specimen” of use and how does it differ from the “drawing”?
- What happens after I file my trademark application?
- I just filled out my trademark application does this mean my trademark is registered?
- What is a proper specimen for use of a mark on goods (products)?
- Is my website a proper specimen for goods?
- What is NOT a proper specimen for goods?
- What is a proper specimen for use of a mark with services?
- What is NOT a proper specimen for services?
- When do I file the specimen?
- What is the most common reason an examining attorney refuses registration?
- Other than the likelihood of confusion, what are some other reasons an examining attorney refuses registration?
- Will I get a refund if there are challenges to my trademark post filing?
- When does the United States Trademark Office publish my trademark application filed for registration?
- When can other private parties oppose my trademark application with the United States Trademark Office?
- What is a Notice of Allowance in a trademark filing with the United States Trademark Office?
- How do I establish use of my trademark if I filed an Intent to Use trademark application?
- What do I have to do to maintain my trademark after it is registered with the United States Trademark Office?
- What should I write as a description for my trademark?
- How do I enforce my trademark against infringers?
Business Page Creation Service
- What is Trademarkias Business Page creation service?
- What are the benefits of the Business Page creation service?
- Does the Trademarkia Business Page service demonstrate a use in commerce of my trademark?
- Do I get common law rights through creating a Business Page on Trademarkia?
- Who uses the Trademarkia Business Page creation service?
- What are the differences between creating a Business Page on Trademarkia and applying to register it with a government agency through a law firm advertiser on Trademarkia?
Trademark Application Process
- What kinds of things are asked of me when I start a trademark filing application?
- What are the trademark application requirements?
- Can I register a trademark if I live outside the United States?
- Should I submit a color logo or a black-and-white logo when I apply for a trademark?
- What is the difference between goods and services?
- May I change the goods/services after filing my application?
- What is an “intent to use” trademark application?
- What is the difference between a “use in commerce” trademark application and an “intent to use” trademark application?
- What is the difference between the “date of first use anywhere” and the “date of first use in commerce”?
- What is a “specimen” of use and how does it differ from the “drawing”?
- What is a proper specimen for use of a mark on goods (products)?
- Is my website a proper specimen for goods?
- What is NOT a proper specimen for goods?
- What is a proper specimen for use of a mark with services?
- What is NOT a proper specimen for use of a mark with services?
- When do I file the specimen?
- How do I choose the proper classification of goods and services for my trademark?
Trademarkia’s Search Engine
- How does Trademarkia’s trademark searching work?
- 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?
- Does the search engine on Trademarkia stay current?
Abandoned Trademarks
- Why am I getting an email from Trademarkia?
- My trademark is NOT abandoned!
- I don’t understand what this means!
- I did respond to the Office Action!
- What do I do?
- Why are you selling my trademark?
- Can I revive my trademark, or do I have to re-apply for it?
- I told you that I wanted to keep the mark!
- Are you the United States Trademark Office?
- I have already paid my attorney and the trademark office, do I have to pay again?
- Are you an attorney?
- How did you find me?
Logo Design & Trademarks
- Do I need to trademark my logo?
- Why Trademarkia for my logo trademark?
- What is the difference between the ™ and ® symbols?
- Should I trademark my company slogan and name at the same time that I trademark my logo?
- Do I need to be using my logo in business before filing a trademark application?
- Can I trademark a logo I designed myself?
- What are the potential drawbacks to not federally trademarking my logo?
Trademark Opposition Service
- What is a trademark opposition?
- Are there any important time limits?
- Can I file a trademark opposition if I do not have a registered trademark?
- Do I need a lawyer to act for me?
- What will happen if I do not file a trademark opposition?
- How much does an opposition cost?
- How long does it take to resolve a trademark opposition?
- What are the steps of a trademark opposition?
Domain Name Service
- How do I point my domain name to a hosting site?
- Is there a grace period to delete domain registrations and receive a refund?
- What is a domain name?
- How do I search for domain name availability?
- How do I configure MX records for my domain?
About Trademarkia
- Who created Trademarkia?
- Who are the co-founders of Trademarkia?
- From where was the idea for Trademarkia born?
- What is Trademarkia’s vision as a company?
- How large is Trademarkia?
- Can I own a piece of Trademarkia?
- Can I invest in Trademarkia?
- Is Trademarkia venture funded?
- How do I contact Trademarkia for business development opportunities?
- Where is Trademarkia headquarters located?
- What kind of people does Trademarkia hire?
- How do I apply for a job at Trademarkia?
- How do I submit a feature or usability idea to Trademarkia?
- What are plans for the future of Trademarkia?
Trademarkia’s partner attorney/law firms
- Who files the trademarks ordered from the Trademarkia website?
- How do I know these attorneys/law firms are reputable?
- Who will manage correspondence received from the trademark office?
- How long does it take to prepare a trademark through Trademarkia’s attorney and law firm advertisers?
- What happens after my document is filed?
- Will I be forming an attorney-client relationship with a lawyer?
- Are conflict checks performed by attorney/law firm advertisers?
Privacy
- Does Trademarkia confidentially hold my information provided on the website?
- How do I remove private address/trademark information on your website?