By Jaia Thomas | Entrepreneur
In the first half of 2015, more than 237,940 trademark applications were filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The USPTO has already seen a 9.6 percent increase in applications this year. Many of the applicants are entrepreneurs and small-business owners seeking to protect their intellectual property rights.
If you are considering registering a trademark or have already done so, there are a few key things you must do after the registration process is complete:
1. Use the ® symbol.
2. Register your mark with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
3. Sign up for maintenance document reminders.
To discuss a trademark issue you can contact Chris Ingle or Evan Bolick.
