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Are Trademarks, Copyrights, and Patents the same things?
Click to view: Are Trademarks, Copyrights, and Patents the same things?What do I need to get started registering my trademark with Trademarkia?
Click to view: What do I need to get started registering my trademark with Trademarkia?What is process to obtain a trademark registration?
Click to view: What is process to obtain a trademark registration?Why register a trademark?
Click to view: Why register a trademark?What is a Notice of Allowance in a trademark filing with the United States Trademark Office?
Click to view: What is a Notice of Allowance in a trademark filing with the United States Trademark Office?What do I have to do to maintain my trademark after it is registered with the United States Trademark Office?
Click to view: What do I have to do to maintain my trademark after it is registered with the United States Trademark Office?When can other private parties oppose my trademark application with the United States Trademark Office?
Click to view: When can other private parties oppose my trademark application with the United States Trademark Office?Do I have to hire an attorney when filing to register my trademark?
Click to view: Do I have to hire an attorney when filing to register my trademark?What is the filing date of my trademark and how is the filing date determined?
Click to view: What is the filing date of my trademark and how is the filing date determined?What if you want to trademark in a country that is not listed on Trademarkia?
Click to view: What if you want to trademark in a country that is not listed on Trademarkia?Can I register a trademark if I live outside the United States?
Click to view: Can I register a trademark if I live outside the United States?May I change the goods/services after filing my application?
Click to view: May I change the goods/services after filing my application?How do I choose the proper classification of goods and services for my trademark?
Click to view: How do I choose the proper classification of goods and services for my trademark?What is a proper specimen for use of a mark with services?
Click to view: What is a proper specimen for use of a mark with services?What is the difference between the "date of first use anywhere" and the "date of first use in commerce"?
Click to view: What is the difference between the "date of first use anywhere" and the "date of first use in commerce"?What is a "specimen" of use and how does it differ from the "drawing"?
Click to view: What is a "specimen" of use and how does it differ from the "drawing"?From where was the idea for Trademarkia born?
Click to view: From where was the idea for Trademarkia born?Is Trademarkia venture funded?
Click to view: Is Trademarkia venture funded?How do I submit a feature or usability idea to Trademarkia?
Click to view: How do I submit a feature or usability idea to Trademarkia?Where is Trademarkia P.C. headquartered?
Click to view: Where is Trademarkia P.C. headquartered?What is Trademarkia P.C.’s vision as a law firm?
Click to view: What is Trademarkia P.C.’s vision as a law firm?How do I apply for a job at Trademarkia P.C.?
Click to view: How do I apply for a job at Trademarkia P.C.?What happens after my document is filed?
Click to view: What happens after my document is filed?Who will manage correspondence received from the trademark office?
Click to view: Who will manage correspondence received from the trademark office?Will I be forming an attorney-client relationship with a lawyer?
Click to view: Will I be forming an attorney-client relationship with a lawyer?Are conflict checks performed by attorney/law firm advertisers?
Click to view: Are conflict checks performed by attorney/law firm advertisers?Who files the trademarks ordered from the Trademarkia P.C. website?
Click to view: Who files the trademarks ordered from the Trademarkia P.C. website?Do I get common law rights through creating a Business Page on Trademarkia?
Click to view: Do I get common law rights through creating a Business Page on Trademarkia?Who uses the Trademarkia Business Page creation service?
Click to view: Who uses the Trademarkia Business Page creation service?What are the benefits of the Business Page creation service?
Click to view: What are the benefits of the Business Page creation service?What are the differences between creating a Business Page on Trademarkia and applying to register it with a government agency through a law firm advertiser on Trademarkia?
Click to view: What are the differences between creating a Business Page on Trademarkia and applying to register it with a government agency through a law firm advertiser on Trademarkia?Does the Trademarkia Business Page service demonstrate a use in commerce of my trademark?
Click to view: Does the Trademarkia Business Page service demonstrate a use in commerce of my trademark?What is Trademarkia's Business Page creation service?
Click to view: What is Trademarkia's Business Page creation service?Do I need a lawyer to act for me?
Click to view: Do I need a lawyer to act for me?What will happen if I do not file a trademark opposition?
Click to view: What will happen if I do not file a trademark opposition?How much does an opposition cost?
Click to view: How much does an opposition cost?Can I file a trademark opposition if I do not have a registered trademark?
Click to view: Can I file a trademark opposition if I do not have a registered trademark?What is a trademark opposition?
Click to view: What is a trademark opposition?What are the steps of a trademark opposition?
Click to view: What are the steps of a trademark opposition?I have already paid my attorney and the trademark office, do I have to pay again?
Click to view: I have already paid my attorney and the trademark office, do I have to pay again?My trademark is NOT abandoned!
Click to view: My trademark is NOT abandoned!Why are you selling my trademark?
Click to view: Why are you selling my trademark?Why am I getting an email from Trademarkia?
Click to view: Why am I getting an email from Trademarkia?Can I revive my trademark, or do I have to re-apply for it?
Click to view: Can I revive my trademark, or do I have to re-apply for it?Are you a law firm?
Click to view: Are you a law firm?Can I trademark a logo I designed myself?
Click to view: Can I trademark a logo I designed myself?Should I trademark my company slogan and name at the same time that I trademark my logo?
Click to view: Should I trademark my company slogan and name at the same time that I trademark my logo?Do I need to be using my logo in business before filing a trademark application?
Click to view: Do I need to be using my logo in business before filing a trademark application?What is the difference between the ™ and ® symbols?
Click to view: What is the difference between the ™ and ® symbols?Do I need to trademark my logo?
Click to view: Do I need to trademark my logo?What are the potential drawbacks to not federally trademarking my logo?
Click to view: What are the potential drawbacks to not federally trademarking my logo?How do I configure MX records for my domain?
Click to view: How do I configure MX records for my domain?What is a domain name?
Click to view: What is a domain name?How do I search for domain name availability?
Click to view: How do I search for domain name availability?Is there a grace period to delete domain registrations and receive a refund?
Click to view: Is there a grace period to delete domain registrations and receive a refund?How do I point my domain name to a hosting site?
Click to view: How do I point my domain name to a hosting site?Does the search engine on Trademarkia stay current?
Click to view: Does the search engine on Trademarkia stay current?When I search for a name, a lot of results showing registrations for the same name come up. Does that mean I cannot register that name?
Click to view: When I search for a name, a lot of results showing registrations for the same name come up. Does that mean I cannot register that name?How does Trademarkia's trademark searching work?
Click to view: How does Trademarkia's trademark searching work?Does Trademarkia P.C. keep the information I provided on the website confidential?
Click to view: Does Trademarkia P.C. keep the information I provided on the website confidential?How do I remove private address/trademark information on your website?
Click to view: How do I remove private address/trademark information on your website?What does NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED mean?
Click to view: What does NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED mean?What does NEW APPLICATION - RECORD INITIALIZED NOT ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER mean?
Click to view: What does NEW APPLICATION - RECORD INITIALIZED NOT ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER mean?What constitutes interstate commerce?
Click to view: What constitutes interstate commerce?Does the $99 for a standard trademark filing go towards the Government filing fees
Click to view: Does the $99 for a standard trademark filing go towards the Government filing feesCan trademark rights be assigned or transferred from one person to another?
Click to view: Can trademark rights be assigned or transferred from one person to another?Is Trademarkia free for users?
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