Monthly Archives: July 2019

Can I use a dead or cancelled trademark?

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Scott Swanson

Trademarks that are listed as cancelled on the Trademark Office’s database are not always free for use. Trademark rights exist in three forms in the United States: common law trademarks, state registered trademarks, and Federally registered trademarks. A trademark owner … Continue reading →

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Is there a fee to keep my patent?

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Scott Swanson

Patents are valid for 20 years from the filing date of the first non-provisional patent application to which priority is claimed. After the patent issues, the patent owner must pay a patent maintenance fee in a window between 3 years … Continue reading →

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