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USPTO Patent Practitioners - the "A"s part III
USPTO Patent Practitioners - the "A"s part III To qualify for the patent bar and...
USPTO Licensed Patent Practitioners - the "A"s part II
Here is the "A"s of licensed patent practitioners Part II Licensed patent practitioners, including patent...
List of Licensed USPTO Patent Practitioners - the "A"s Part I
In the United States, patent practitioners are professionals licensed by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to represent inventors and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO. Trademark attorneys are not licensed by the USPTO, so there is no practitioner list - rather, any currently licensed US attorney can represent clients in trademark matters.
There are two types of patent practitioners: patent attorneys and patent agents. To become a licensed patent practitioner, one must meet the USPTO's eligibility requirements, which include:
Keep a Watchful Eye: Navigating the World of Trademark Monitoring Services
Keep a Watchful Eye: Navigating the World of Trademark Monitoring Services As a trademark owner,...
Understanding Descriptiveness and Genericness in Trademarks
When selecting a trademark for your business, product or service, it's crucial to choose a mark that is legally protectable and enforceable. Two major pitfalls to avoid are marks that are deemed "merely descriptive" or "generic" by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Descriptive and generic marks face significant hurdles to registration and protection. Understanding the legal standards for descriptiveness and genericness, and strategies to avoid these objections, can help you develop a strong, defensible trademark from the start.
Look up an attorney's disciplinary record for Amazon Brand Registry
Amazon has been cracking down on trademark lawyer representation, preferring its own curated list of vendors (under the IP Accelerator Program). One problem with the IP Accelerator firms is that they are extremely expensive and, according to some accounts, may provide less than stellar service.
It's been speculated that Amazon wants to move into the trademark space as well, and that is why they are restricting the service providers that they accept.
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