Can You Get Trademark Registration for a Name that Is Generic, Descriptive, or a Surname?

21/08/2025 0 min Temporada 2025 Episodio 58
Can You Get Trademark Registration for a Name that Is Generic, Descriptive, or a Surname?

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Sometimes, a mark that suffers from the ailment of being generic, descriptive, or primarily a surname (or some other problems) can be registered on the USPTO’s Supplemental Register, which is like the opening band before the main act (or the junior varsity team if you prefer a sports metaphor). It doesn’t give you the full rights being on the Main Register does, but it’s better than having no kind of registration. Then, over time, the mark may gain enough fame to qualify to be on the Main Register.It’s far better, though, if you can, to start with a name that qualifies for the Main Register.#trademark #trademarks #trademarklaw #trademarklawyer #trademarkattorney #trademarklawfirm #iplaw

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