Axenfeld Law Group, an intellectual property firm that specializes in trademark matters, is here to help you enforce your trademark rights. U.S. trademark law can protect: words, phrases, slogans, symbols, designs, shapes (e.g., bottles) and trade dress (e.g. FORM 28 (Section 30(1)). The value of patents, trademarks and copyrights often depends on legal considerations; therefore, it is advisable to consult a patent attorney before filing. We're going to talk about how to file your own trademark application with the united states patent and trademark office. Renewal fees vary from the fifth year up to the sixteenth year as listed in the fees schedule in the Industrial Property Act. A New York State trademark registration is valid for a period of ten years from the date of registration and may be renewed for additional ten year terms. T.M.E.P. Section 611.04: Examples of Authorized and Potentially Unauthorized Signatories. Taken from the October 2015 Edition of the MPEP.