01/09/2022
Frequently Inboxed Questions | Trademark Registration
We received many repeated questions regarding trademark registration, let me list them here for everyone access
If you still have any unanswered question, ask in comments I will try to update this list accordingly
Why is it essential to conduct trademark clearance search before applying?
To avoid any potential risk of trademark suspension it is important to conduct a comprehensive trademark search for the availability of your brand name/logo, if you don’t know how to conduct a thorough search then better to consult with a professional, it will save you money, time and resources.
What is trademark class?
Trademark classification system divides all goods and services in different categories these categories are called classes. For example, class 25 (clothing) includes apparel, dresses, t-shirts, socks and shoes and Class 21 includes mainly small, hand-operated utensils and apparatus for household and kitchen. You should add the best suitable class related to your product.
What is SOU?
You can’t register your trademark in USA unless you show a proof of use of your mark in commerce, SOU – Statement of Use, is a form which shows the evidence that how you are using your mark on the identified goods or in connection with the services in your registration.
What is office action?
Office action is an official letter sent by the IPO office in which an examining attorney lists any legal problems with your chosen trademark. You must resolve all the problems and respond to office action within the mentioned timeline.
What is the trademark Government fee?
Govt fee is the trademark processing fee charge by each govt IPO department for trademark registration. Govt fee varies country to country. You can search on google to find out the exact govt fee per class in your concern country.
I have registered my trademark in UK, can it protect me in US?
No, trademark protection is country/region specific, UK trademark cannot protect you in US.
How long it takes to register a Trademark?
Different countries have different timeline, trademark registration process takes approx. 8 months in US, 5 months in UK and EU, 4 months in DE, 18 months in CA.
Can I apply for trademark myself?
If you are a citizen of that specific country then you can file trademark yourself, but Intellectual property offices don’t recommend to apply without a licensed attorney because it’s a long legal process and a legal professional can only handle it in a best way to avoid risk of TM rejection and respond to office actions.
Best Regards,
Sami Ur Rehman
Legal Business Consultant
Legal Patron
