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CIPO announces end to accelerated trademark examination, upcoming changes to pre-approved terms, and anticipated nine-month wait...

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On July 16, 2025, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) announced new practices related to trademark examination and the acceptance of recommendations for pre-approved goods and services....more

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The Federal Circuit Grounds US SPACE FORCE Trademark Application

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IN RE THOMAS D. FOSTER, APC, - Before Moore, Prost, and Stoll. Appeal from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Section 2(a) of the Lanham Act bars registration of a pending application for a mark that falsely...more

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What the Canuck?! Understanding scandalous, obscene and immoral marks in Canada

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“Scandalous, obscene or immoral” trademarks are not only unregistrable in Canada, but they are also unlawful to adopt in connection with a business “as a trademark or otherwise.” While similar prohibitions have been deemed...more

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Application for Mark US SPACE FORCE Crashes at Trademark Board

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An application to register US SPACE FORCE as a trademark crashed at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) when the TTAB ruled that the mark caused a false suggestion of a...more

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COVID-19 Situation in Mexico

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On May 27, 2020, the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (“IMPI”) extended the suspension of legal terms until the local authorities in each respective office deem the suspension to remain relevant. This decision comes...more

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