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How to Trademark in Metaverse: Is it possible to register trademarks for virtual goods?

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Is it possible to register a trademark in the metaverse? What may have been unimaginable years ago has become a genuine concern for trademark owners who care about the virtual world. Yes, you can register trademarks for virtual goods with the USPTO. Are we dealing with a word mark or design mark ?

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Can a Logo Help You Get a Design Patent and Avoid Infringement?

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Can you include a logo in your design patent application? Let me share a strategy if you’re thinking about filing a design patent application for a new product that might be considered somewhat similar to existing products. It is possible to include a logo in your design patent application for a product.

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How To Avoid Trademark Confusion

Patent Trademark Blog

What are similar trademarks? Maybe it’s just me, but it sure seems like the USPTO has become more aggressive in refusing registration of trademarks. Known as likelihood of confusion or a Section 2(d) refusal, this is one of the most common reasons why trademark applications get rejected.

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How Do People End Up Losing Their Trademark Rights?

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What happens after you get your mark registered as a trademark? Your Trademark Application gets approved, and you receive your registration certificate. Don’t let that Trademark Registration certificate fool you. Furthermore, it will also never enforce your trademark rights on your behalf.

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From Fruit to Fortune: Apple’s Trademark Journey and Their Fierce Protection Strategy

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Trademark dilution is like death by a thousand cuts, and it is crucial to prevent the first cut. Apple’s smart business strategies have successfully upheld the validity of its trademark, preventing it from being diluted. Notably, Apple trademarked its store design in the United States in 2011.

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Amazon Brand Registry: How to Register Your Trademark to Get IP Protection

Patent Trademark Blog

Why Amazon Sellers Should Care Amazon Brand Registry In order to ensure a smoother application process for Amazon Brand Registry, the most important thing to do is to derisk your trademark application with the USPTO. Need a registered trademark to maximize full benefits of Amazon Brand Registry? How can you avoid these pitfalls?

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Is the Legal Test for Expressive Use of a Trademark on The Rocks? Jack Daniel’s Prevails at the Supreme Court

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Supreme Court recently decided that, when using another’s trademark “as a designation of source for the infringer’s own goods,” one is not entitled to a First Amendment defense even if the use is a parody. as a trademark). .” Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.