Trademark FAQs - related questions & answers

Question: Can I use the registered trademark symbol "R" within a circle ®?

Answer:
The registered trademark symbol "R" within a circle ® is for a trademark that has been registered federally. It can only be used after the United States Patent and Trademark Office actually registers the mark.

Question: How long is a trademark or service mark registration active?

Answer:
The registration is active for ten years. At the end of ten years, the mark may be renewed for another ten years. The mark may be renewed every ten years as long as the mark is in continual use.

Question: What is the drawing?

Answer:
The "drawing" is a page which depicts the mark or logo applicant seeks to register. In an application based on actual use, the drawing must show the mark as it is actually used, i.e., as shown by the specimens.
 

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