2025-2026 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Dec 07, 2025  
2025-2026 Yavapai College Catalog

MGT 195 - Introduction to Trademarks


Description: Trademark Basics focuses on different aspects of trademarks and the registration process, from filing and examination to post-registration requirements for keeping your registration alive.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0

Course Content:
  1. Trademarks & Intellectual Property
  2. Components of the Federal Trademark Registration Process
  3. Federal trademark clearance searching
  4. Federal trademark application requirements
  5. Filing for federal trademark registration
  6. Office actions and responses
  7. Post-registration filings

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Implement two strategies for determining whether a trademark may be federally registrable and legally protectable. (1)
  2. Identify critical timeframes and deadlines in the trademark registration lifecycle: application, examination periods, and post-registration. (2,7)
  3. Apply search strategies for word marks using specified databases and tools. (3)
  4. Determine the appropriate filing basis for a trademark application based on the specifics of use or intent to use.  (4,5)
  5. Implement strategies for identifying broad yet accurate identifications of goods and services. (4,5)
  6. Analyze the components of an office action and outline a strategic response to address each issue raised. (6)