Frequently Asked Questions

Are Trademarks, Copyrights, and Patents the same things?

Why register a trademark?

What is process to obtain a trademark registration?

What do I need to get started registering my trademark with Trademarkia?

Can I apply to register my Trademark through Trademarkia?

How much does it cost to register my trademark?

What does Trademarkia give me that I can't do myself through the United States Trademark Office?

Why is Trademarkia better than LegalZoom?

Why should I trust Trademarkia, and what makes Trademarkia legit?

What are trademark monitoring and document filing services?

What is Trademarkias Business Page creation service?

What are the benefits of the Business Page creation service?

Does the Trademarkia Business Page service demonstrate a use in commerce of my trademark?

Do I get common law rights through creating a Business Page on Trademarkia?

Who uses the Trademarkia 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?

What kinds of things are asked of me when I start a trademark filing application?

What are the trademark application requirements?

Can I register a trademark if I live outside the United States?

Should I submit a color logo or a black-and-white logo when I apply for a trademark?

What is the difference between goods and services?

May I change the goods/services after filing my application?

How does Trademarkia's trademark searching work?

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?

Does the search engine on Trademarkia stay current?

Why am I getting an email from Trademarkia?

My trademark is NOT abandoned!

I don't understand what this means!

I did respond to the Office Action!

What do I do?

Why are you selling my trademark?

Do I need to trademark my logo?

What is the difference between the ™ and ® symbols?

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?

Can I trademark a logo I designed myself?

What are the potential drawbacks to not federally trademarking my logo?

What is a trademark opposition?

Are there any important time limits?

Can I file a trademark opposition if I do not have a registered trademark?

Do I need a lawyer to act for me?

What will happen if I do not file a trademark opposition?

How much does an opposition cost?

How do I point my domain name to a hosting site?

Is there a grace period to delete domain registrations and receive a refund?

What is a domain name?

How do I search for domain name availability?

How do I configure MX records for my domain?

From where was the idea for Trademarkia born?

What is Trademarkia P.C.’s vision as a law firm?

How big is the Trademarkia P.C. website?

Can I own a piece of Trademarkia P.C.?

Is Trademarkia venture funded?

How do I contact Trademarkia for business development opportunities?

Who files the trademarks ordered from the Trademarkia P.C. website?

Who will manage correspondence received from the trademark office?

What happens after my document is filed?

Will I be forming an attorney-client relationship with a lawyer?

Are conflict checks performed by attorney/law firm advertisers?

Does Trademarkia P.C. keep the information I provided on the website confidential?

How do I remove private address/trademark information on your website?

Who charges my credit card when I apply to register my trademark?

Can I obtain a U.S. federal trademark registration for anything?

Can my mark be refused registration?

Can trademark rights be assigned or transferred from one person to another?

Do I have to be a U.S. Citizen to obtain a federal registration?

Do I have to register my trademark?

Does the $99 for trademark filing go towards the Government filing fees?