Why Owning a Registered Trademark is Important to Amazon Sellers
- Counterfeiting is pervasive on Amazon
- Amazon Registry provides an effective tool to protect sellers against infringement
- Foreign sellers can use Amazon Registry in the US only if they have a registered or pending trademark with the USPTO
Brandme’s Trademark Filing Services Include Representation by Experienced Trademark Lawyers
- Overcome Challenging U.S. Trademark Registration Process: Brandme makes the complex application process easier on founders, entrepreneurs, and overseas applicants with its professional, attorney-confirmed trademark application services.
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Brandme Trademark Class 35 Services
- Why Trademark Class 35 is Important to Foreign and E-Commerce Businesses
- Acceptable Specimens of Use for Trademark Class 35
- Brandme Help its Users Avoid Common Mistakes when Applying for Trademark Registration in Class 35
Dispelling Trademark Myths and Explaining the Importance of Trademark Registration for E-Commerce Businesses
- The differences between patents, trademarks, and copyright
- When to apply for a trademark
- The purposes of using a trademark renewal service and a trademark monitoring service
- The benefits of owning a registered trademark and other trademark considerations
Can the Word Fuck be Registered as a Trademark? Fuck yes!
- Can “Fuck” Be Trademarked? – The Federal Circuit held that there is no absolute ban on registering the word “fuck” as a federal trademark, sending the case back to the TTAB to devise a clear standard.
- Brunetti v. USPTO Trademark Dispute – Erik Brunetti’s bid to register FUCK for goods and services underscores major concerns with the “failure to function as a trademark” rule.
- Trademark Law & USPTO and TTAB Rulings – With more than 2,300 FUCK-related marks already approved, the Court’s ruling sparks a debate about trademark prosecution consistency.
In Use Applications/ Acceptable Specimens
- Purpose of Specimens - When filing an in-use trademark application, you must submit a specimen to the USPTO. This proves you are actively using the mark in commerce and not just reserving it.
- What Counts as a Specimen - Typically, a showing the mark with the goods/services.
- Bona fide Use - All specimens must reflect real commercial use at the time of filing, not just intent or mockups.
The Definitive Guide for Owners of Foreign Brands Entering the US Market
- Determine the business structure that's best for your brand and the market you're targeting
- Build an online presence to reach the largest audience and break down geographic borders
- Comply with local and federal laws and regulations
- Leverage your trademarks and other IP to scale, attract investors, and build brand loyalty