Written by Tomas Orsula
Senior Trademark Attorney
Submitting a specimen of use is only subject to an additional cost if you filed your trademark application on an "intent to use" basis, i.e. if the brand to be protected by the trademark hasn't been commercially active in the US at the time of filing.
If that's the case, you'll be charged $100 per class of goods and services listed on your application. If you have a legal representative submitting the specimens on your behalf, remember their services might also be subject to extra cost.
Is the trademark registration through UKIPO valid in the Netherlands?
Should I register my company first before trademark registration?
If my logo includes text, is the text also protected by the trademark?
Does a logo trademark protect all of its individual elements?
Should I get a trademark when I start my business, or should I do it later?
Can I change countries during the trademark registration process?
Approximately 100 million new businesses are established each year [1]. The failure rate of startups is around 90% [2] and while there is a myriad of factors that influence startup success, we do believe that effective brand protection represents one of them. This article thereby presents a concise summary of 13 good reasons why startups should think about trademark registration from the very start.
Fashion is one of the biggest industries in the world. Global market value of the clothing industry was set to $1.7 trillion dollars in 2021 and expected to enjoy a 6.1% growth to $1.95 billion dollars in 2022-2023 according to two different research reports by Euromonitor and McKinsey [1]. This article highlights why trademark registration is of a crucial importance for fashion retailers.
Timing is everything, and this is especially true when it comes to trademark registration. Choosing to trademark your brand at the right time is much more important than you would think.
Our team of experienced trademark attorneys is here to help you! Simply send us an email outlining your request and we'll be happy to assist you.
