Klemchuk Intellectual Property Law Review: Trademark Registration Process

The Klemchuk Intellectual Property Law Review is a monthly educational Internet radio podcast focused on sharing news, tips and trends in complex legal issues focused in business, technology and innovation. This series features attorneys and guests of Klemchuk LLP, the law firm providing patent, trademark, trade dress, copyright and trade secret services, including litigation, licensing, prosecution and other intellectual property counseling. Episode 2: Darin covers the trademark search, application and registration process.

Interview questions and topics covered on this show by co-host Darin Klemchuk:

1. To file or not to file, and conducting proper searches and applications to register the mark(s);
2. The application period of time and communications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office;
3. The Notice of Allowance and publication for opposition, and what can happen if a lawsuit if filed; and
4. Effective registrations (or extensions for a statement of use) and maintenance and policing registrations.

Darin Klemchuk is the founder and managing partner of Klemchuk LLP, a Dallas-based IP boutique law firm that offers comprehensive intellectual property legal services, including litigation and enforcement of all forms of intellectual property as well as registration and licensing of patents, trademarks, trade dress and copyrights. He can be reached at darin.klemchuk@klemchuk.com.

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