On December 18, 2021, the final rule implementing the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (TMA) went into effect, resulting in one of the most significant amendments to the rules of practice in trademark cases in decades...more
7/7/2022
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Brand ,
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Ex Partes Reexamination ,
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Trademark Cancellation ,
Trademark Modernization Act (TMA) ,
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Trademark Registration ,
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ,
Trademarks ,
USPTO
The mark must be used “in Commerce” and in good faith in the ordinary course of trade. While the USPTO will generally not conduct an inquiry, the applicant must claim use that qualifies as “Use in U.S. Commerce”.
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Dennis Prahl, partner at Ladas & Parry, discusses how companies can match their trademark expansion with their commercial strategy....more
Dennis Prahl, partner at Ladas & Parry LLP, discusses the role of trademarks in building a global brand....more