Trademark Attorney Tag

Can you trademark your name? The short answer is yes, you can trademark your name. However, there are certain requirements set forth in the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (TMEP) that limit what names are trademarkable. According to the TEMP 1301.02(b), “personal names (actual names and pseudonyms)...

Think your trademark protection lasts forever?  Think again! Successfully registering your mark isn’t the only thing you have to do to protect your mark. A vital step in the trademark process is between the fifth and sixth year following registration. You must file affidavits showing that...