Use in Commerce, Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Trademarks Require “Use in Commerce” – But What If You Need Regulatory Approval Before Selling Your Medical Device?

Knobbe Martens on 12/6/2019

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) allows for a trademark application to be filed on an “Intent to Use” basis to establish a priority date before the mark is actually “used in commerce.” However, such use in...more

Trademarks Require “Use in Commerce” – But What If You Need Regulatory Approval Before Selling Your Product?

Knobbe Martens on 11/7/2019

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) allows for a trademark application to be filed on an “Intent to Use” basis to establish a priority date before the mark is actually “used in commerce.” However, such use in...more

Despite Lawful Use in Commerce, Hemp and CBD Trademarks May Still Face Rejection

Harris Beach PLLC on 2/19/2019

In a previous Legal Alert, we covered the removal of one impediment to federal trademark registration for hemp/CBD products: namely, that hemp/CBD products will no longer be outlawed by the Controlled Substances Act and will...more

Ready to Release a New Pharmaceutical? What to Think About When Selecting Your Drug Name

Foley & Lardner LLP on 11/21/2017

Pharmaceutical name clearance in the United States can be complicated. This post aims to provide insight into the regulatory safety review process and the trademark registration process for candidate drug names. This...more

Use in Commerce › Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Trademarks Require “Use in Commerce” – But What If You Need Regulatory Approval Before Selling Your Medical Device?

Trademarks Require “Use in Commerce” – But What If You Need Regulatory Approval Before Selling Your Product?

Despite Lawful Use in Commerce, Hemp and CBD Trademarks May Still Face Rejection

Ready to Release a New Pharmaceutical? What to Think About When Selecting Your Drug Name

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