Trademark FAQs - related questions & answers

Question: When was the trademark law treaty in place?

Answer:
Adopted on October 27, 1994, entered into force on August 1, 1996. Thirty-three states, including the United States, are party to the TLT as of July 1, 2005.

Question: What are the requirements for submitting an international application through the USPTO?

Answer:
To file an international application through the USPTO, an applicant must have a U.S. application, called a "basic application" or a U.S. registration, called a "basic registration."

Question: How do I find out if I need a patent, trademark or a copyright?

Answer:
Patents protect inventions, and improvements to existing inventions. Trademarks include any word, name, symbol, or device, or any combination, used, or intended to be used in commerce to identify.
 

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