If you’re a business owner, you’ve probably thought about trademark registration. It’s a way to protect your brand, but the question is: should you do it yourself or hire a lawyer? This article breaks ...

Lindsey Crossmier has been a financial writer since 2022, and has been regularly quoted as an expert in outlets such as U.S. News, GOBanking Rates and Yahoo! Finance. She leverages her Yale financial ...

On November 18, 2024, the USPTO issued a final rule to increase certain trademark filing fees. The fees will take effect January 18, 2025. A full list of the changes, including some discontinued ...

Creating a unique business name is one of the most exciting parts of starting a new business. This name is a key feature of your brand, and it's smart to protect it with a registered trademark. A ...

When applying to register a trademark, a critical component you will encounter is selecting a “basis” for the application. Selecting the correct basis is crucial for ensuring that your application is ...

This chapter provides an in-depth understanding of the new trademark filing system and fee increases enacted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on 18 January 2025. On 18 January 2025, ...