The copyright to Mickey Mouse is soon coming to an end, which will have important legal implications for this iconic character. By Michael Kondoudis, Registered Trade

Serial Numbers are assigned to trademark applications when they are filed with the USPTO while Registration Numbers are assigned to when trademark applications are granted.

You can trademark a number when it is used a brand for services and products. Numbers can be trademarked when they are used in commerce

A Statement of Use is a document filed with the USPTO to indicate that you are using your trademark in commerce.  It is only required

By Michael Kondoudis, Trademark Attorney This is our COMPLETE guide to Nike’s trademarks.    If you want to learn about Nike’s trademarks, their histories, what

The ® symbol indicates that the mark is registered with the USPTO and protected by federal law. The TM symbol indicates only that the mark

You can trademark a logo for free with a “common law” trademark and establishing a common law trademark doesn’t require any forms or fees. However,

An arbitrary trademark is a word that has a dictionary meaning, but that meaning is not related to the product or service its used for.