Trademark Prose

A blog about trademark law.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Benefit of a Double Entendre Trademark

This is a fun article that discusses how double entendres can help create a protectable trademark.

What Is an Office Action?

Understand office actions in trademark applications and how to navigate them for successful registration with the USPTO.