Flat Rate Oppositions & TTAB Proceedings Made Accessible

Flat Rate Oppositions & TTAB Proceedings Made Accessible

Learn how flat rate TTAB oppositions work, what fixed-fee proceedings include, and why they make trademark protection affordable & predictable.

Famous expired trademarks from the 1960s and 1970s

Famous expired trademarks from the 1960s and 1970s

The Graveyard of Fame: 40 Iconic Trademarks from the 1960s and 1970s That Time Forgot...

Can You Register Someone Else’s Foreign Trademark in the US? Pitfalls & Risks

Can You Register Someone Else’s Foreign Trademark in the US? Pitfalls & Risks

The question of whether you can "take" a foreign party's mark and register it in...

US Trademark not yet in Use, and based on Foreign Registration? Pitfalls to Avoid

US Trademark not yet in Use, and based on Foreign Registration? Pitfalls to Avoid

Yes, you can apply for a U.S. trademark based on a foreign registration even if...

Trademark Cancelled for No Section 8 Filing – Is It Now Free and Available?

Trademark Cancelled for No Section 8 Filing – Is It Now Free and Available?

A Section 8 failure cancels your registration, but is the trademark now up for grabs? Learn the critical truth about common law rights before adopting a canceled mark

USPTO Processing Times and Backlog at a Glance (April 2026)

USPTO Processing Times and Backlog at a Glance (April 2026)

📈 The Big Picture: USPTO Processing Times and Backlog at a Glance (April 2026) While...