Trademarks in Practice: Searching, Clearance and the Application Process in the United States

On Thursday, June 6, 2024, Coblentz partner Sabrina Larson will be speaking on the “Trademarks in Practice: Searching, Clearance and the Application Process in the United States” panel during the Practising Law Institute program “Fundamentals of Trademark Law in the Global Marketplace 2024.” Sabrina will provide an instructional review of how to navigate the trademark prosecution process. After completing this session, participants will be able to:

• Understand clearing a mark for use and registration; screening searches and full searches
• Examine the scope and relevance of searches: federal, state, & unregistered marks; corporate, business, & domain names
• Recall searching practice tips based on analysis of hypothetical mark
• Prepare for conveying results of searches to clients
• Prepare applications to pass muster; use-based and intent-to-use applications
• Deal with Examiner refusals
• Plan for registration maintenance and renewals
• Assess acceptable specimens for applications and maintenance filings

For more details and to register, please click here.