TRADEMARK SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER: A COMPLETE GUIDE
The Supplemental Register is a second-tier, Trademark Register, for trademarks that are rejected from the Principal Register due to Merely Descriptive issues.
Trademark Symbols (®), TM, SM – A Complete Guide
The three symbols that are most commonly associated with trademarks: Circle R (®), TM, and SM. Depending on the goods/services sold and the status of the trademark application with the USPTO, one or more of these marks may be appropriate.
Claiming Color in a Trademark Application
Logos are artistic illustrations that are presented in either color or black/white form. If a trademark applicant wants to trademark the color of a logo, the application must reflect the designated colors.
How to File a Trademark in 2020: New USPTO Filing Rules
The USPTO has instituted a series of new rules, designed to make the trademark application process more expedient and uniform. These rules officially took effect in February of 2020.
Trademark Disclaimers: Understanding The Fundamentals
If part of a trademark is distinct but a different part is descriptive/generic, the applicant will need to provide a “Disclaimer” on the non-distinct aspect of the mark.