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(Podcast) The Briefing - The Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents: What It Means for Your Brand

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You came up with a clever brand name in a foreign language—great! But did you know it might be refused by the USPTO? In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley break down what a doctrine is, how...more

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

U.S. Trademark Office to Implement Higher Costs and Rule Changes in 2025

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On November 15, 2024, the U.S. Trademark Office issued a final rule that will not only cost trademark owners more in 2025, but also change the way applications are filed going forward. The new rules and fees are set to go...more

Woods Rogers

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

International Lawyers Network

Rejection Of A Registration Based On Possible Unfair Competition In Colombia

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

International Lawyers Network

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

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

Erise IP

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

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

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

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

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

International Lawyers Network

Expanding a Brand into Canada: Trademark Registrations- The Basics

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

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

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

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

Smart & Biggar

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

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

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

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

Fenwick & West LLP

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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