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A Trademark is a legally registered distinctive mark or sign which identifies goods, products or services that originate or are associated with a particular person or enterprise . A typical example of a trademark... more +
A Trademark is a legally registered distinctive mark or sign which identifies goods, products or services that originate or are associated with a particular person or enterprise . A typical example of a trademark would be a company's logo such as the Nike "Check" or McDonald's "Golden Arches."  less -
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Suspension of Review for the Refusal Appeal of Trademark Application

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In June 2023, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released an article “Interpretation of the ‘Regulations on the Circumstances of Suspension of Review Cases’” (the “Interpretation”) on its official...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Deadlines and Extensions of Time Reduced at the Trademarks Opposition Board as of December 1, 2023

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The Canadian Intellectual Property Office has announced that as of December 1, 2023, updates to the Practice Notices for trademark opposition proceedings and section 45 (non-use cancellation) proceedings will come into...more

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Trademark Turnaround: Strategies for Applicants Facing Shorter USPTO Response Deadline

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In an effort to speed up its slowing trademark registration turnaround times, the United States Patent and Trademark Office has shortened the deadline to respond to initial reviews of applications. Trademark applicants now...more

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United States Patent and Trademark Office Reduces Trademark Office Action Response Deadline

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) announced that beginning on December 3, 2022, trademark applicants will have three months to respond to office actions issued by the USPTO. The current deadline is six...more

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U.S. Trademark Applications Hit the Fast Track - At Least in Theory

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​​​​​​​The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently enacted a rule change that will impact all trademark applications filed nationally in the United States (rather than through the Madrid Protocol)....more

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The Trademark Modernization Act: A Primer For Brand Owners

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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

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USPTO Finalizes Rules Implementing the Trademark Modernization Act

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When Congress passed the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (TMA) on December 18, 2020, giving both the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and trademark owners additional tools to reduce clutter and improve the...more

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USPTO To Put Into Action The Final Rule Of The TM Modernization Act (TMA)

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A new rule has been published by The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in the Federal Register to put into action the particulars of the Trademark Modernization Act (TMA) of 2020...more

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Trademark and Copyright Implications of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

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On December 27, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which in addition to providing stimulus relief for the COVID pandemic, it includes important changes to trademark and copyright law. TRADEMARK...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Late 2020 Stimulus Bill Includes Sweeping Changes to the Lanham Act

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A heavily anticipated and equally heavily debated stimulus bill, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, was signed into law on December 27, 2020. In addition to $900 billion in COVID-19 relief, this lengthy bill also...more

Dickinson Wright

CIPO Pandemic Response: NEW Deadline Extension is August 28, 2020*

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The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has now updated its Service and Website Interruptions page to inform the public of a new final deadline extension in response to the ongoing health crisis....more

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CIPO Pandemic Response: Final Deadline Extension Ends August 21, 2020*

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The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has now updated its Service and Website Interruptions page to inform the public of a new, and final, deadline extension in response to the ongoing health crisis....more

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USPTO Offers Updated Relief for Certain Patent-Related Filing or Payment Deadlines

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From March to June of 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) responded to the COVID-19 outbreak by offering various forms of relief to stakeholders.  The widest ranging of these relief efforts was...more

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Are Patent and Trademark Deadlines Extended Due To COVID-19? (UPDATED)

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As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, patent offices worldwide are taking steps to minimize negative impacts that patent and trademark filers may suffer. ...more

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USPTO Extends Patent Deadlines for Small and Micro Entities

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From March to May of 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) responded to the COVID-19 outbreak by offering various forms of relief to stakeholders.  The widest ranging of these relief efforts was issued...more

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CIPO Pandemic Response: Update June 2020*

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The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has now updated its Service and Website Interruptions page to inform the public of new deadline extensions in response to the ongoing health crisis....more

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USPTO Announces Further Relief for Certain Trademark-Related Fees and Deadlines

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The USPTO announced on May 27 that it is granting further relief for certain trademark and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) fees and deadlines. The USPTO previously waived certain fees under its March 16 notice, as...more

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USPTO Grants Further Limited Relief in Light of COVID-19

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On May 27, 2020, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) granted additional, limited relief to those most impacted by COVID-19 for certain patent and trademark-related fees and deadlines. This relief is far more limited...more

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USPTO Extends CARES Act Deadline Relief

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has extended the period for deferring certain deadlines under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The relief still applies only to those...more

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USPTO Trademark Deadline Extensions Under the CARES Act

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The United States Patent and Trademarks Office (USPTO) is continuing to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak by offering various forms of relief for certain trademark-related deadlines. On April 28, 2020, the USPTO issued its...more

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USPTO Grants Another Extension Of Time Due To COVID-19, Provided That Filings Are Made By June 1, 2020

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While the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) remains open for online filings, it has further extended many trademark and patent deadlines due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Trademark - Under the authority of...more

Shutts & Bowen LLP

Patent and Trademark Right Deadlines Further Extended (to June 1, 2020) Due to the COVID-19 Crisis

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For many patent and trademark filing deadlines that would have been due between March 27, 2020 and May 31, 2020, the USPTO will consider them timely filed so long as: (1) they are filed on or before June 1, 2020; and (2) they...more

Cooley LLP

Alert: USPTO Further Extends Deadlines in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

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Further to our recent alert, the US Patent and Trademark Office issued another alert on April 28 indicating that, in accordance with its temporary authority under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, it has...more

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USPTO Extends Deadlines to June 1, 2020

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On April 28, 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), operating in accordance with the temporary authority provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), further extended...more

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CARES Act - U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Extends Certain Deadlines to June 1

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Section 12004 of the CARES Act allows the director of the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) (under certain conditions) to provide temporary relief from certain USPTO filing deadlines and fees. ...more

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