Posts by Rachael Dickson

December 23, 2024

Guide to the USPTO's Updated Filing Fees for 2025

Application Filing Fees as of January 18, 2025 (WIPO application fees will change as of February 18, 2025):‍Possible additional charges for applications to register trademarks:‍Statement of Use fees for applications base...
Guide to the USPTO's Updated Filing Fees for 2025
December 23, 2024

Would your trademark survive "Genericide"?

Quick Question: Which of these words are currently federally registered trademarks in the US?Here’s a hint. All of these words WERE federally registered trademarks at one point, but only eight of them still have active t...
Would your trademark survive "Genericide"?
December 23, 2024

The End of an Era: Marvel and DC's Joint "Super Hero" Trademark Faces Cancellation

Did you know that SUPER HERO has been a registered trademark for “masquerade costumes” since 1967?Under US trademark law, you’re not supposed to be able to get trademark protections for generic terms that name a type of ...
The End of an Era: Marvel and DC's Joint "Super Hero" Trademark Faces Cancellation