#LawyerReacts #TrademarkFeeIncrease #Outrageous Text: (214) 945 3334 If you need help with your trademark filing or any other legal help ⚖ Hire An Attorney: https://www.delgadoentertainmentlaw.com In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses the shocking changes to the trademark office with significant fee increases recently announced by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for trademark registrations, set to take effect on January 18, 2025. Miss Krystle explains why this is a major concern for small business owners, creatives, and entrepreneurs looking to protect their trademarks, highlighting the importance of trademarks as essential assets for brands. From the costs involved to the lengthy registration process, Miss Krystle emphasizes why it's critical to file before the new fees take effect and how proper preparation, such as conducting a "knockout search," can save applicants time and money. You need to watch before it's too late. 00:00 Coming Up 00:19 Introduction 00:29 Trademark Fee Changes 00:42 Importance of Trademarks 00:58 What Are Trademarks? 01:18 Where Do You File? 01:27 Federal Level Protection 01:59 Trademarks & Social Media 02:42 Trademark Fees Increasing on January 18th, 2025 03:19 Trademark Timeframe 04:01 Complex Trademark Applications 06:34 Knockout Search 07:04 Trademark Fee Changes 09:40 Trademark Classes 10:26 Insufficient Information Fee 11:17 Special Description Fees 12:14 Affecting Small Business Owners 12:42 Renewal Fees 13:24 Statement of Use Fee 14:09 Frustrations with USPTO 15:03 Conclusion Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🟡Become Your Own Record Label: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/becomeyourownrecordlabel 💻 #1 Resource For Artists And Producers: https://www.topmusicattorney.com ⚖ Hire An Attorney: https://www.delgadoentertainmentlaw.com 📺 Get Your Music Into Tv/Film/Games: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/sync 📰 Get My Newsletter: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/newsletter/ 📄 8 Essential Music Contracts Bundle: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/contractsbundle 🎧 Listen To The TMA Podcast On All Streaming: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/podcast 🟢 Free Stuff: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/free-stuff Miss Krystle Artist Links: https://www.misskrystle.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOP MUSIC ATTORNEY SOCIALS Links: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/links Website: https://topmusicattorney.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topmusicattorney/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@topmusicattorney?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topmusicattorney Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/top-music-attorney-16405573/ MISS KRYSTLE SOCIALS Website: http://www.misskrystle.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1g6jAksCoujtcbg6zJpJ39 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misskrystlelive Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@misskrystlelive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissKrystleLive Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misskrystle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissKrystlelive Website: http://www.misskrystle.com/ VIDEO SHOT AND EDITED BY: Dukes Up Records THEME / SHOW MUSIC BY: That Orko