March 14th, 2024

Apple's Trademarks: How to look them up and see what they are up to!

Hello Reader,

Today we'll show you step by step how to look up all of Apple's Trademarks.

Trademark Search Breakdown:

First go to the USPTO's search link: tmsearch.uspto.gov
Then copy and paste this EXACT code to find all of Apple's Trademarks that are filed, live, but not yet registered. If you are curious to see what Apple is planning or what's coming up, this is the code to use:
OW:("Apple Inc") AND LD:true NOT RN:*
If you want to see all currently live and registered Trademarks, this is the code you enter:
OW:("Apple Inc") AND LD:true AND RN:*
Let me break down each section:
OW: is the field tag we use to look up owner information.
The field tag must all be capitalized and will run the variable input that follows the ":"
In this case, for clarity, I put the name in ( ) to let the field tag know that everything in ( ) is the input and I put the " " outside the trademark holding company to look up the EXACT match for "Apple Inc" Note that if an application was filed or registered as Apple Incs (with the mistaken "s" after "Inc"), then it will NOT pull up that trademark.

The AND logical operator says to the system these terms must BOTH be satisfied.

The LD: field tag finds whether the application/registration is LIVE or DEAD. In this case, we want LIVE applications to be "TRUE."

Finally, the last field tag: RN looks for Registration Number. RN:* displays all registered Trademarks. In one line, we have NOT registered and in the other line it shows AND registered.

Let us know if this is helpful.

SCAM ALERT!

Our clients have been receiving mail, emails, and even phone calls soliciting "international" trademark registration or falsely stating that their Trademark registrations are due soon.

Recently our clients have been receiving emails that look like this:
emails

You are free to delete and disregard these. We've noticed this and their sister companies have been aggressively going through business filings and trying to sell trademark services.

Here is an article from World Trademark Review (WTR):
https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/alarm-imitation-uspto-website-emerges-linked-suspicious-filing-platforms
Here is the link to the USPTO’s misleading notices page:
https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks-getting-started/caution-misleading-notices
You can visit our Scam/Legit page here:
https://pages.trademarklawyerfirm.com/scamorlegit
Or watch the video:

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What are Trademark Application Suspensions?

Suspensions are when your application is on hold. There are various reasons a trademark application can be suspended. However “likelihood of confusion” with prior application(s) filed and submission of foreign application are the most common reasons the USPTO may suspend an application. During a trademark suspension period, your lawyer will provide guidance on the next steps and whether it might be best to file an argument or pursue a coexistence agreement.

What are Disclaimers for Trademarks?

A disclaimer usually refers to a statement which indicates that you are not claiming exclusive rights to use the word(s) or a design element in your trademark application. A disclaimer allows for registration without creating a false impression of the registrant’s rights. A good example of this is disclaiming “café” if your services are for a café.

What is the Supplemental Registry?

If a trademark is not eligible for the Principal Registry, there is sometimes an option to register on the Supplemental Registry. In cases where the USPTO finds the trademark application is merely ornamental, merely descriptive, or primarily geographically descriptive, the USPTO may allow the application to be registered on the Supplemental Registry. However, over time, the mark may acquire distinctiveness and possibly become eligible for the Principal Registry.

What is the Date of First Use?

Two dates must be specified in a trademark application: Date of First Use Anywhere: The “anywhere” refers to use in the U.S. or elsewhere. This is the date the goods were first sold or transported, or the services were first rendered under the mark. The use must also have been bona fide and in the ordinary course of trade. Date of First Use in Commerce: This is the date when the goods were first sold or transported, or the services were first rendered under the mark in interstate or international commerce. The use of the mark must have been bona fide and in the ordinary course of trade.

What is the Renewal Timeframe for a Trademark?

The renewal timeframe for a trademark is between the 9^th and 10^th year anniversary of the trademark registration, and then in ten-year intervals. It is important to be aware that the USPTO also requires a registrant to provide an affidavit at the 5th and 6th years of ownership stating that the trademark is still being used in commerce. Failure to comply with the renewal timeframes or the affidavit requirements will result in the cancellation of the trademark registration.