Registration Process
- Changing the attorney who represents your trademark
- How Does a Trademark Get Registered, Step by Step?
- What Is the Usual Timeline for Registering a Trademark?
- Are my fees returned if a trademark application is refused?
- What can I do to protect my trademark while the application is still pending?
- How does a use-based trademark filing work?
Reasons for Registering
- Is Trademark Registration Necessary?
- Is Amazon Brand Registry Worth Joining for Your Products?
- Do I need trademark registration abroad if my company operates from a single country?
- Is trademark registration required in every country where my company operates?
- Do I have to wait for registration before using my trademark?
Oppositions & Objections
- Received a Notice of Opposition Against Your Trademark? Here's What to Do
- Got a Notice of Opposition Against Your Trademark Application? Here's What to Do
- What to do when a trademark office objects to your Madrid application
- What happens if my trademark application draws an objection or opposition?
Madrid System
- How Long Does a Trademark Registered Through the Madrid System Stay Protected?
- What Is a Designated Country in a Trademark Extension?
- Filing Separately in Each Country vs. Using the Madrid System: What's the Difference?
- What Is a Base Country in International Trademark Filings?
- How Does the Madrid System Work for International Trademarks?
- What happens when a Madrid System filing meets an objection or opposition?
International Registration
- ARIPO explained: what it does and which countries it covers
- OAPI: What It Is and Which African Countries Belong to It
- EUTM vs. National Trademark: How Do They Differ?
- How the Madrid Protocol and Madrid Agreement Work
- Which international bodies and treaties oversee trademark protection?
- How Does an EU Trademark Compare with National Trademark Registrations?
North America
- Which offices handle trademark registration in the US and Canada?
- Do I have to register my trademark in North America?
- Why does a trademark matter, and what exactly is it?
- What is the typical timeline for trademark registration in the US and Canada?
- What Is the Validity Period of a Trademark in the US and Canada?
- Do You Need to Be Based in the U.S. or Canada to Register a Trademark There?
Central America
- Where Can I Register a Trademark in Central America?
- Does Central America have a single trademark registration system?
- Which kinds of trademarks can I register?
- What is the typical timeframe for getting a trademark registered?
- Do You Need to Have Used a Trademark Before Registering It?
- What is the validity period of a registered trademark?
South America
- Is the Madrid System available for trademarks in South American countries?
- Which South American countries accept trademark registrations?
- Is a separate trademark registration needed in every country?
- Is Prior Use of a Trademark Required Before Filing?
- How does trademark registration work across South America?
- What do I need to register a trademark?
Europe
- Ways to Register a Trademark in Europe
- What Is an EU Trademark (EUTM) and Where Does It Apply?
- What is the typical timeline for registering a trademark in Europe?
- What is the duration of a European trademark registration?
- Can I file a European trademark application covering more than one class?
- Do I need to live in Europe to register an EU trademark?
Asia
- How does the Madrid System work for trademark filings across Asia?
- How does trademark registration work across Asian countries?
- Do I need to register my trademark separately in each Asian country?
- What Is the Typical Timeline for Registering a Trademark in Asia?
- Do You Need to Have Used a Mark Before Registering It in Asia?
- How long does a trademark registration last in Asian countries?
Middle East
- Which Middle Eastern countries can I file a trademark in?
- How does trademark registration work across the Middle East?
- What is the typical timeframe for trademark registration in the Middle East?
- How long does a trademark last in Middle Eastern countries?
- Do Middle Eastern countries let foreign companies register trademarks?
- What kinds of names and symbols can't be registered as a trademark?
Africa
- Which trademark registration routes are available across Africa?
- OAPI vs. ARIPO: How Do the Two African Trademark Systems Compare?
- Is there one application that covers trademark protection across all of Africa?
- Must You Use a Trademark Before It Can Be Registered?
- Typical Timeframe for Trademark Registration in Africa
- What do I need to register a trademark in Africa?
Oceania
- Where can I register a trademark in Oceania?
- Trademark Registration Timelines in Australia and New Zealand
- Does Oceania have a single trademark registration system?
- Is it possible to register a trademark for a company name in Oceania?
- Is trademark use required before I can register in Australia or New Zealand?
- What is the duration of trademark protection in Oceania?
Amazon's Brand Registry
- What is Amazon’s Brand Registry?
- Why use Amazon’s Brand Registry?
- What are the main advantages to the Amazon’s Brand Registry?
- What type of seller can qualify for Amazon’s program?
- What is the process for obtaining the Amazon’s Brand Registry?
- What do I need to enroll in Amazon’s Brand Registry?