Trademark protection in the United States (the US) is subject to the Lanham Act of 1946. This law covers the 50 states as well as the Virgin Islands, Samoa Islands, Guam and Puerto Rico.
Since the United States is also a party to the Madrid Protocol, trademark registration can also be made directly through WIPO. What is mentioned here is a direct application to the US Patent Office (USPTO).
In the USA, it is required to work with a trademark official for a trademark application. There are trademarks which are protected by commercial law as well as by protection via registration.
The trademark classification is made according to the 10th edition of Nice classification.
Trademark registration process is completed after 16 months for the trademark registration.
Appeal time for the published trademarks is 30 days. The trademark registration rights term is 10 years and it can be renewed every 10 years.
The use of a registered trademark must be proved. What is meant by the term “use” is to prove that the mark is used in commercial life.
We advise you to investigate and register trademark rights through a legal office in the United States concerning commercial activities.
Sistem Patent’s international trademark unit will help you in this regard.