Trademark Prose

A blog about trademark law.

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8 Trademark Filing Mistakes to Avoid at All Cost
Discover the top 8 trademark filing mistakes and how to fix them. Ensure your application is error-free and successful.
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Fix Your Specimen of Use and Avoid Disaster
Learn what a specimen of use is, how it differs from a drawing, and how to fix common pitfalls to ensure your trademark application succeeds.
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The Supplemental Register Is a Trap for the Weak
Understand the differences between the Supplemental Register and Principal Register for trademarks and the implications of registration on them. Essential knowledge for your brand.
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Easily Decoding the Lanham Act in 1 Click
Read a brief history of the Lanham Act and use the table at the end of this article to find and read its provisions.
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Every (5) Federal Trademark Application Filing Basis
Explore the differences between every domestic and international federal trademark application filing basis to intelligently protect your brand globally.
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The Benefit of a Double Entendre Trademark
This is a fun article that discusses how double entendres can help create a protectable trademark.
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What Is an Office Action?
Understand office actions in trademark applications and how to navigate them for successful registration with the USPTO.
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