trademark-cancellation 
IP Watchdog
APRIL 2, 2024
affirming a lower court’s ruling that canceled trademark applications pending at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The Ninth Circuit panel majority determined that the district court had statutory authority to invalidate a trademark application for no bona fide intent to use over a dissent authored by U.S.
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a precedential decision on trademark functionality doctrine in PIM Brands Inc. Haribo of America Inc.
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Kashishipr
DECEMBER 1, 2021
It is becoming increasingly vital that Registered Trademarks are used to maintain their validity and their ability to be enforced against third parties. Trademark cancellation actions can be filed by third parties and can prove to be extremely time-consuming, costly, and damaging to the brand. What Constitutes Use?
Patent Trademark Blog
JULY 7, 2022
What is a trademark counterclaim? When it comes to TTAB oppositions and cancellations , it may make sense to consider filing a counterclaim against the plaintiff. A potential TTAB counterclaim, therefore, will typically seek to cancel trademark registrations owned by the petitioner or opposer. Timing is crucial here.
IP Tech Blog
AUGUST 11, 2023
The recent draft amendment of the Chinese trademark law seems to finally zero in on trademark squatters, as described in my previous blog here ). The new regulations, if approved as drafted, will make it more difficult for squatters to steal others’ trademark by abusing the first-to-file system in force in China.
IP Law 360
JULY 19, 2022
A Michigan marijuana dispensary is urging a federal judge not to throw out its suit against a rival shop or cancel the federal trademarks it claims its rival is infringing, saying there's no evidence that the trademark is being used for illegal activity.
LexBlog IP
AUGUST 11, 2023
The recent draft amendment of the Chinese trademark law seems to finally zero in on trademark squatters, as described in my previous blog here ). The new regulations, if approved as drafted, will make it more difficult for squatters to steal others’ trademark by abusing the first-to-file system in force in China.
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