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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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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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Dubai introduces a new law for the protection of the emblems of the Emirate of Dubai and the Government of Dubai.

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The New Dubai Emblem Law (Law No. (1) of 2025) was implemented by the government of Dubai to regulate the use of emblems for the Emirate of Dubai and the government of Dubai. The new law repealed the previous law, Law No....more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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USPTO Guidance for Online Fakes

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The numbers of online fakes have exploded in recent years, creating increasing issues for a broad array of consumer goods manufacturers and retailers, from luxury clothing and leather goods to car parts or smoking...more

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FDA and CBP Seize Nearly $34M Worth of Illegal E-Cigarettes in Joint Operation

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In the first major enforcement action involving the importation of illegal tobacco products by the new administration, and on the heels of the appointment of the new acting director of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...more

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Changes in Delaware Trade Name and DBA Registrations Slated for Early 2026

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Effective February 2, 2026, significant changes will be implemented in the process of registering fictitious names, trade names, and doing business as names (collectively trade names) in Delaware. These changes are designed...more

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Quebec’s French language requirements for commerce and business: reform of the Charter of the French language

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This article provides an overview of French language requirements in Quebec for commerce and business under the Charter of the French language (RLRQ c. C-11) (the French Charter) and the Regulation respecting the language of...more

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False Connection: Post-Application Date Evidence Can Be Considered

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The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board’s refusal to register a mark on the grounds of false connection, explaining that the false connection inquiry can include evidence...more

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Mandatory Re-Registration of Delaware Trade Names

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Effective June 2, 2025, Delaware is changing its registration process for trade names (also known as “doing-business-as” or “DBA” registrations) pursuant to House Bill No. 401, which was signed on February 7, 2025. House Bill...more

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Assessing Inputs: Determining AI’s Role in US Intellectual Property Protections

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The US Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) issued additional guidance on the contribution of artificial intelligence (AI) in its January 2025 AI Strategy. Similarly, the US Copyright Office issued part two of its “Copyright and...more

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Business Owners: Beware of Scams and Solicitations

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For years, federal trademark and patent application owners have been the target of scammers seeking payment for services that are neither required nor provided. Recently, however, it appears that scammers are finding new ways...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 Related IP Office Closures and Extensions

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Jurisdiction Status Date Patent Office Status   Known Updates In Consideration of COVID-19   United States Patent May 4, 2020 Open, not to public Certain deadlines for actions due between March 27, 2020 and May 31, 2020...more

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