I filed a federal TM online but want to add a class, is there a way to do that? or do i file a new application with the class?

Mr. Gruber explained exactly what you need. I would only add that, while it may appear simple to fill out a trademark application online, it is...

First of all, you provided way too much information on a public forum. These issues need to be discussed with a lawyer in private. You do need a ...

Would an item selling on etsy in thailand (and nonexistent in the US) be considered "prior art" and preclude getting a patent

Yes. Under the America Invents Act, anything that is known, used, or described in a publication anywhere in the world prior to the filing date of...

Big Law Firms , Boutiques and Individuals - Patent Drafting

I spent seven years of my career at two different big firms before going out on my own. You can get good service or bad service from both big...

How do I get a patent?

Initially, do not publicly disclose specific details of the invention until a patent application has been filed. In the United States, you have...

Trademark

You may use the TM symbol. You may not use the circle R symbol unless and until a registration is issued. First office actions generally take...

Prior art ,novelty, unobviousness and embodiment

An idea is patentable if it is useful, novel, and nonobvious. It is possible, and quite common, for small improvements over other inventions to...

A friend and I came up with a consumer product equally. We have not trademarked the idea as of yet or created a business entity.

Taking on a partner in a business is a serious decision that can have huge ramifications for that business, including but not limited to its...

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How in depth must a claim be?

As others have noted, a claim is a requirement for obtaining a filing date. If you need a specific filing date in order to claim the benefit of a...

Trademark dispute - unregistered actual use by us vs, perpetrator's registration with USPTO based on intent to use?

Trademark rights arise from actual use in connection with goods or services. Federal registration provides a presumption of the right to use the...