Written by Jan Buza
Co-founder of Trama
If you know of a similar trademark in your market of interest or if you uncovered one with our free lawyer's check, the next steps will depend on multiple factors:
If you decide to proceed with the registration and end up receiving an opposition, you might still have options to save your trademark. You can read more in our article What happens if someone opposes my trademark application?
Is there an extra price for responding to the office action?
Is it possible to extend a member country trademark into an EU trademark?
If I own a trademark and someone copies my brand, what are my options?
Do I receive a new certificate when my trademark is renewed?
Can I start using the brand with trademark application still pending?
Can I change the ownership details of my trademark after filing?
Can I register a trademark later if I can prove I was using it?
Is logo one class and the name another class when it comes to trademark registration?
Tech-giant formerly known as Facebook announced a rebrand and a change of its name to Meta. Following that, there were many discussions about whether a company as big as Facebook could even end up holding a complete monopoly over such generic word given hundreds of already existing trademarks in the same field of services. The results of these disputes will be decisive for the future of Meta.
People all over the world are using smartphones and tablets. As mobile app usage grows in popularity, the number of app downloads worldwide increases as well. The global mobile application market size was estimated at USD 187.58 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 206.73 billion in 2022[1]. The trend shows that more and more people prefer to use mobile devices over the traditional system, which means more businesses are transitioning their services to mobile-first software solutions. Trademark registration offers an effective mechanism for protecting the uniqueness of this vital asset of any business, including mobile apps.
In May 2017, Amazon introduced its Brand Registry with the goal of enhancing the protection and performance of brands selling on Amazon. Registered trademark is one of the key requirements for enrolling in this program. This article reviews the main benefits as well as provides an overview of the trademark registration process necessary to benefit from the advantages offered as part of Amazon Brand Registry.
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.
