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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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Recipients Beware: Trademark Omega Email Marketing Ploy

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Numerous clients are receiving unsolicited emails from a company called Trademark Omega. Future versions may originate from companies with different names. For your protection, we advise you to read the fine print....more

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Top ten considerations for creating an effective anti-counterfeiting program

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A key component of any effective brand protection strategy is an anti-counterfeiting program. How can a brand owner protect its reputation and rights against counterfeiters, infringers and pirates? The answer will depend not...more

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International Trademark Registration: The Madrid System (WIPO)

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The blog post, “What are the Types of Trademarks,” explained the distinction between Trademarks, Service Marks, State Marks, Federal Marks, and Common Law Marks, which are common types of protection for marks in the United...more

Linda Liu & Partners

New Changes in the Suspension of Trademark Refusal Review Cases and the Pre-registration of Administrative Litigation

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The number of existing valid registered trademarks in China is large, and the annual number of trademark applications is also large, which makes it difficult for enterprises to successfully register trademarks. According to...more

International Lawyers Network

Rejection Of A Registration Based On Possible Unfair Competition In Colombia

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Decision 486 of 2000 of the Andean Community sets forth several events that may give rise to the rejection of trademark registration. Said events intend to protect the general interest that is involved in ensuring that no...more

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Criteria To Avoid Cancellation For Lack Of Use Of A Trademark In Colombia

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Exclusive rights over a trademark in Colombia arise from registration. Also, when holding a trademark registration in Colombia, the obligation arises for its owner to use the trademark in commerce, beginning three (3) years...more

McDermott Will & Emery

2023 IP Outlook: Developments in Trademark and Copyright Process and Procedure

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Throughout 2022, the procedural rules of the US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) and the newly formed Copyright Claims Board (CCB) underwent several developments. The PTO outlined a new administrative process for addressing...more

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Opposing A Trademark Application In Colombia Based On A U.S. Trademark

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Exclusive rights over a trademark in Colombia arise solely from registration. Therefore, the general rule is that a trademark registered or protected under the legislation of a different country may not be used as valid...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

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

The Prior Registration Puzzle: Overcoming Registration Refusals Based on Intervening Third-Party Marks

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It’s a frustrating situation, to be sure, but fortunately you’re not without options. One of those options is arguing to the Trademark Office that your client’s Anchor Registration should entitle it to registration of its...more

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Top Twelve Trademark Transfer Tips (For Portfolio Intake, That Is)

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Congratulations!  Your company just acquired a batch of trademarks from a third party.  There are a lot of minutiae to manage, so how do you decide what to do first?  Here are some suggestions for actions you may want to...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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Important Trademark Development from China for 2022: What US Brand Owners Need to Know

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China has been speeding up its legislative efforts in protecting trademark rights and improving its trademark administration. In 2021, China issued a number of new rules and regulations on trademark practice....more

International Lawyers Network

Expanding a Brand into Canada: Trademark Registrations- The Basics

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When a corporation expands its business into Canada, consideration should be given to whether it can register its brand as a trademark in this new market. While a corporation may operate in this market without registered...more

Troutman Pepper

New Trademark Fees at USPTO

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On January 2, 2021, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (Trademark Office) will introduce the modified and new trademark fees summarized below....more

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Trademark Office Deadlines and Coronavirus-Related Delays (Updated)

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With all of the business interruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many worldwide trademark offices have taken steps to recognize the issues caused by the crisis. The offices in which applicants from the U.S. most...more

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Trademark Office Deadlines and Coronavirus-Related Delays (Updated April 29, 2020)

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With all of the business interruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many worldwide trademark offices have taken steps to recognize the issues caused by the crisis. The offices in which applicants from the U.S. most...more

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Trademark Office Deadlines and Coronavirus-Related Delays (Update #3)

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With all of the business interruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many worldwide trademark offices have taken steps to recognize the issues caused by the crisis. The offices in which applicants from the U.S. most...more

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The Masters’ Green Jacket is Now a Registered Trademark

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Since 1949, a green jacket has been awarded to the winner of the Masters Tournament, one of golf’s four major championships. Although Augusta National, Inc. had successfully registered the word mark GREEN JACKET as a...more

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Canadian Trademarks Office issues new limits on extensions of time for responding to office actions

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Prior to January 17, 2020, extensions of time were readily available during Canadian trademark prosecution.  A single six-month extension could be secured without providing any substantive reasons. Further six-month...more

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BIG TRUSS: A Playoff Story of Opportunism at the Trademark Office

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As a trademark attorney, devoted Baltimore Ravens fan, and furtive TMZ reader, I couldn’t help but notice this story authored recently, describing how Mark Ingram’s aspirations of registering BIG TRUSS in the US Trademark...more

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Important Change to the US Trademark Office Rules – How It Affects Your Business

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As of Dec. 21, 2019, the U.S. Trademark Office will require that owners of applications and registrations provide a valid email address for communication. ...more

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The U.S. Trademark Office Opens The Door to Registering Certain Cannabis Trademarks

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On May 2, 2019, the United States Trademark Office issued new Examination Guidelines for goods and services associated with cannabis and cannabis-derived products and services legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill. This crack in...more

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Is ‘Zero’ Generic or Descriptive? Coca-Cola Loses Battle on Appeal to Federal Circuit

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If you have ever had a Coke Zero, what do you understand ZERO to mean – “zero calories,” “zero sugar,” “zero carbohydrates” or some combination of each? If your friend who never had a Coke Zero asked you what the difference...more

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Company “Branding” and the Benefits of Federal Trademark Registration

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Selecting and protecting your “brand” should begin from the very moment a business is in the process of being formed, whether that business is a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or...more

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