Trademark FAQs - related questions & answers

Question: Why are trademark owners concerned about Meta tags?

Answer:
A meta tag on a web page stores key words describing the web site to a search engine for use when someone searches for one of those keywords.

Question: Can a U.S. trademark owner file an international application directly at the International Bureau?

Answer:
No. The international application must be filed through the USPTO. The USPTO must certify that certain information in an international application based on a U.S. basic application.

Question: My spouse owned a trademark registration and has since died. Do I own it now?

Answer:
This depends on state law, so the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office cannot provide a definite answer for all factual situations. You should consider contacting an attorney, preferably one specializing in trademark law.
 

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