5. Once the registration is separately recorded with Customs, this empowers US Customs and Border Protection to block imports that infringe the mark or are counterfeits, at no additional cost to you;
6. It grants the right to sue in federal court and, in certain cases, obtain treble damages and attorney fees, thereby providing for potential significant monetary recovery in appropriate cases.
When it comes to protecting your trade mark in the US, there are two ways to register:
For more information, please refer to these videos on the United States Patent and Trade mark Office (USPTO) website regarding trade mark basics and things you should know before filing.