Trademark FAQs - related questions & answers

Question: How long does it take for a mark to be registered?

Answer:
It is difficult to calculate how long it will take for an application to become a registration. You should receive a response from the Office within six to seven months from filing the application.

Question: Should local businesses care what trademark someone else in another part of the country is using?

Answer:
Yes. Vast numbers of businesses, even local, have put up their own websites, creating the potential for confusion in the marketplace.

Question: If I do not have examples of my mark as of yet, may I still submit my application?

Answer:
No. The mark must be in use before a trademark or service mark application can be submitted. Two working examples of the mark must be submitted with the application.
 

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