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Trademark Reservation is a legal document that was released by the Washington Secretary of State - a government authority operating within Washington.
Q: What is a trademark reservation?
A: A trademark reservation is a temporary hold on a desired trademark name.
Q: Why would someone reserve a trademark?
A: Someone may reserve a trademark to secure a specific name before officially applying for it.
Q: How long does a trademark reservation last?
A: A trademark reservation in Washington lasts for 120 days.
Q: Can a trademark reservation be extended?
A: No, a trademark reservation cannot be extended beyond the initial 120-day period.
Q: What is the purpose of a trademark reservation?
A: The purpose of a trademark reservation is to allow individuals or businesses to delay their official trademark application while still reserving their chosen name.
Q: Can multiple trademark reservations be made for the same name?
A: No, only one trademark reservation can be made for a specific name at a time.
Q: Is a trademark reservation the same as a trademark registration?
A: No, a trademark reservation is not the same as a trademark registration. It only reserves the name temporarily, while a trademark registration provides legal protection and exclusive rights to use the name.
Q: What happens after a trademark reservation expires?
A: If a trademark reservation expires, the name becomes available for others to use and reserve.
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