Articles About Trademarks
USPTO Trademark Office Actions: Deadlines, Refusals & How to Respond
BLUF: A USPTO Office Action is an official written letter issued by an examining attorney that raises legal refusals or technical requirements that must be
Should You Trademark Your Name, Logo, or Phrase?
BLUF: Trademark the name when you want protection for the wording consumers use to identify your business, product, or service. Trademark a phrase or slogan when the phrase
How to Trademark a Logo: Complete USPTO Guide
BLUF: You can trademark a logo if the logo functions as a trademark for particular goods or services, satisfies USPTO requirements, and does not create
How to Trademark a Name: Complete USPTO Guide
BLUF: You can trademark a name if the name functions as a trademark for specific goods or services, satisfies USPTO requirements, and does not create
Can You Trademark A Band Name?
Michael Kondoudis USPTO-registered attorney · 25+ years · 1,000+ trademarks Updated August 2026 · 8 min read Make us a preferred source on Google DIRECT
Can You Trademark Your Personal Name? USPTO Rules Explained
BLUF: Can You Trademark Your Personal Name? Yes. A personal name can be federally registered as a trademark when consumers perceive the name as identifying
How to Trademark a Phrase: Complete USPTO Guide
BLUF: You can trademark a phrase if it functions as a trademark, satisfies USPTO requirements, and does not create a likelihood of confusion with an
How to Do a Trademark Lookup: Complete USPTO Clearance Search Guide
BLUF: A trademark lookup—also called a trademark search or clearance search—checks federal, state, and common-law sources for existing trademarks that could conflict with a proposed