You worked hard to create your app. Now protect it with mobile app trademark registration before copycats flood the marketplace.
At Noble Path Legal PLLC, our experienced Livonia trademark attorneys help app creators nationwide protect their brand and stop imitators.
Why Trademark a Mobile App Name?
Apps are big business. Some vanish, but others explode into massive brands like Angry Birds—movies, merch, and global recognition.
If your app succeeds, similar apps with similar names will appear. Registering your trademark protects your brand from these lookalikes.
It also helps you claim legal ownership, stop infringers, and build lasting value.
What Do You Need to Trademark a Mobile App?
1. Choose a Strong Name
The USPTO favors unique, creative names. Avoid names that:
- Infringe existing trademarks
- Use personal names
- Are too generic (like “Game”)
- Are overly descriptive (like “First-Person Shooter Game”)
The strongest names are “fanciful” (made-up words) or “suggestive” of your app’s purpose.
Read more about what makes for a strong trademark here.
2. Conduct a Clearance Search
Don’t skip this. Even if a name seems unique, someone may already use it in commerce.
A Livonia trademark attorney can run a full clearance search using:
- USPTO records
- State trademark databases
- Common-law and online sources
We analyze the results and advise you on your risk before filing.
3. File the Application
Next, file your mobile app trademark registration with the USPTO. You’ll need to:
- Select the correct International Class
- Include a specimen proving the mark is used in interstate commerce
- Or file an “intent to use” application if the app isn’t launched yet
Our attorneys handle every step to avoid errors and delays.
4. Respond to Office Actions or Oppositions
If the USPTO issues an Office Action, you must respond quickly and accurately to avoid denial.
Likewise, competitors can oppose your mark during publication. We guide you through those challenges.
5. Maintain Your Trademark
After registration, the work doesn’t stop. You must maintain your trademark by proving continued use in commerce.
Miss a renewal or deadline, and your registration could be canceled.
Why Work With a Livonia Trademark Attorney?
You built an amazing app. Don’t let poor legal planning sink your brand.
The attorneys at Noble Path Legal PLLC have helped developers and entrepreneurs across Metro Detroit and beyond for nearly 20 years.
We ensure your app name clears legally, your application is strong, and your trademark registration is enforceable.
The Bottom Line on Mobile App Trademark Registration
You’ve invested time, money, and creativity into your app. A proper mobile app trademark registration protects that investment.
Without it, your brand could be stolen, diluted, or lost in a sea of imitators.
Let Noble Path Legal PLLC, your trusted Livonia trademark attorney, handle the trademark process so you can focus on launching and scaling.
Click “Register Your Trademark” below to schedule your virtual consultation and start protecting your app today.