Trademark Renewal 101: Everything You Need to Know
Trademark 101: Next steps after you have registered your trademark By Xavier Morales / April 29, 2020, 5 minutes of reading Congratulations! Congratulations! What's the next step? We'll be discussing what you should do now that your trademark is officially registered. Add the Trademark Renewal Symbol After your mark is registered, you can add the registered trademark symbols to the name, logo, or slogan. The USPTO states that the "(r) symbol signifies that your trademark has been federally registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The symbol informs the public that your mark has been registered and you have nationwide rights to it." According to the USPTO, there are three key restrictions to be aware of when using the "r" symbol. 1. It can only be used once the mark has been registered. 2. It can only be used in conjunction with the listed goods and services in the federal register. 3. ...