Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 9, 2023

While I’ve discussed how to file foreign trademark applications , let’s dig into the why question. That means a US trademark registration does not provide the trademark owner with rights outside the United States. The post Why register a foreign trademark? IP rights are territorial.

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The IPKat

MAY 11, 2024

obtained a US plant patent ( No. You wouldn't know it from the recent press releases, but the patent specification indicates that the name of the variety is actually ‘Vintage Ruby’. Why does the patent use a different name from the registered trademark? 33,544 ) in 2021.

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Trademark registration with the United States Patent and Trademark. as low as $225, and the resulting trademark registration provides a. Registered trademarks appear in the USPTO’s online database, the first place most companies and trademark lawyers look when. Office (USPTO) has tremendous value.

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Cogency Global

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

What this is: Due to the increasing value and importance of trademarks and patents in secured transactions, searching the public records of the US Patent and Trademark Office is becoming a standard part of UCC due diligence.

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Patent Trademark Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 22, 2024

Likelihood of confusion is one of the biggest obstacles to registering trademarks. In comparing trademarks, examiners will frequently reject one mark for being confusable with another mark even though the respective goods or services appear quite different. Need to register your trademark or overcome an Office Action rejection?

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 8, 2021

” UGG is a registered trademark in the USA, now owned by Deckers Outdoor Corp. Back in 2016, Deckers learned that Australian Leather had imported 12 pairs boots labelled “ugg boots” into the USA and sued for trademark infringement. On appeal, the Federal Circuit affirmed in a R.36 Petition ].

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 15, 2023

Amazon sellers need to understand the importance of choosing a brand name for Amazon seller account that, when filed as a trademark application, will present the lowest risk of rejection by the Trademark Office. Need a registered trademark to maximize full benefits of Amazon Brand Registry?

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

underscored that there is a need to supervise or govern patent and trademark agents. This post discusses the case and argues that there already exists a mechanism under the Patent and trademark laws that govern and supervise such agents.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 28, 2022

For many years, companies and individuals filing applications to register trademarks at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office enjoyed a rather quick examination process.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 11, 2023

Is your mark too similar to a registered trademark? Most folks are aware of the risk of a trademark application being rejected for being too similar to a registered trademark. So they go on the USPTO trademark site or some other site to search their desired trademark. There’s a problem.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The evergreening of patents is a common element of pharmaceutical patents. The evergreening of patents is a common element of pharmaceutical patents. The most crucial method that global medicine enterprises use is drug evergreening of patents.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) cannot cancel a trademark based on the filing of a fraudulent declaration under Section 15 of the Lanham Act. Section 15 of the Lanham Act deals with acquiring incontestability status for an already-registered trademark.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

A registered trademark allows you to use your mark confidently in online ads, banners, and promotions without the risk of infringing on others’ intellectual property. Trademark registration safeguards your brand from counterfeit products or unauthorized online retailers, preserving your brand’s authenticity and reputation.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 28, 2023

As these entrants continue to expand their respective patent portfolios, so do they focus on registering trademarks for both their company names and for their alt-animal products in multiple countries. Originally published in the AIPF’s IP Law Bugle - August 2023.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

To be specific, market research performed before filing a Patent Application or after obtaining Patent Protection may help an inventor or innovator significantly in examining the business environment for his invention or innovation. Market research may also help down the road in preventing Patent Infringement actions.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 13, 2021

For easing the mode of filing a patent and claiming the subject matter contained therein, there are two basic approaches, namely provisional patent application and complete patent application. What is a Provisional Patent Application? Another preferable step could be the filing of a provisional patent application.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 25, 2022

As those involved in the world of trademark law likely know, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) publishes an immensely helpful Manual covering the practices and procedures of prosecuting or registering trademarks in front of the USPTO.

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The agreement enabled the three parties involved to obtain Freedom to Operate (abbreviated as FTO) , thereby authorizing one another to use some of their respective patented technologies without worrying about Patent Infringement. Without any doubt, stepping into patent litigation can be uncertain, full of risks, and expensive.

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 8, 2021

It is very important to assess the same, morally, ethically, and legally, in the light of accepted norms laid by the Patent Laws in different major jurisdictions. However, a modified form of life may be considered a patentable subject matter. Whether or not Patents over Life Forms should be Granted?

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 13, 2023

On November 30, 2023, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) unveiled a new cloud-based trademark search system. ” The new system—which does not have a catchy acronym —replaces the Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS). Have thoughts on the new system?

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Above the Fold

DECEMBER 13, 2023

On November 30, 2023, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) unveiled a new cloud-based trademark search system. The new system—which does not have a catchy acronym —replaces the Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS). Have thoughts on the new system?

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The United States Patent and Trademark Office issued Patent Nos. D667,080 , D567,015 , D670,356 , and D670,786 (collectively, the asserted patents) to Gema in 2012. The Design Patents are for a variety of powder guns and spray equipment. First in Finishing, Inc.’s

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Above the Fold

MARCH 31, 2022

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) maintains two trademark Registers: the Principal Register and the Supplemental Register. As the chart below shows, these Registers share some important commonalties but also have key differences. Principal Register. Supplemental Register.

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Kashishipr

MAY 25, 2022

Before we delve into understanding the concept of Patent Search , let us first make ourselves familiar with the definition of a patent. A patent refers to an exclusive right granted by the patent authority of a nation to the inventor or applicant of a unique invention. Patent Search and its Importance.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 6, 2021

Department of Commerce files trademark applications to protect USPTO branding and enforce against third parties sending malicious solicitations to registered trademark owners.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 7, 2022

For example, if the plaintiff has alleged likelihood of confusion and priority, they might plead at least one owned registration for a trademark that is arguably similar to your mark. If registered trademarks are pleaded by the plaintiff, take a close look at each registration to see if a counterclaim makes sense.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 12, 2022

How to Cancel a Registered Trademark. A trademark cancellation filed with the TTAB would have been the only procedure to discuss. We’ll certainly delve into a TTAB cancellation in this post, but we now have a couple more ways to cancel a trademark registration. They both involve nonuse of the registered mark.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Without registered trademarks, consumers are left to navigate a sea of uncertainty, potentially leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. Registered trademarks provide clarity by assuring consumers of the authenticity and quality associated with the brand.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

A registered trademark serves as a deterrent to potential infringers. When competitors or unauthorized entities see a registered mark, they are less likely to attempt to capitalize on its recognition due to the legal consequences that could ensue. Minimizing Brand Confusion Brand confusion can erode consumer trust and loyalty.

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Kashishipr

MAY 5, 2021

The term ‘Patent Troll’ originated in 1994 in an educational video by Paula Natasha Chavez called the ‘Patents Video.’ ’ A patent troll is a term used for describing a company that uses Patent Infringement claims to win arguments and court judgments for profit or to stifle competition.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

Step 1: Get Your Trademark Application Filed Properly Without a doubt, it will cost you more money and time to enforce an unregistered common law trademark. Do everything you can to register your trademarks. To block the import of infringing goods, you can record your trademark registration with US Customs.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 4 This is the fourth in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. A registered trademark isn’t merely a logo or a symbol; it’s an asset with intrinsic value.

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

JAZZ ® : a registered trademark of VentureFruit, a “variety management” company based in New Zealand, this is the brand name for the decidedly less cool cultivar name Scifresh (technically Scifresh T-273 ), a cross between the Braeburn and Royal Gala cultivars. That said, there’s a bit more here than meets the eye.

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SpicyIP

JULY 2, 2021

We’re pleased to carry an announcement from LexisNexis Intellectual Property that LexisNexis Reed Tech will continue to provide patent data and document management services to the USPTO for the next 10 years. patent grants and patent applications. patents and registering trademarks. About the USPTO.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 28, 2022

Background on Trademark Rights - While it is not required to establish trademark rights in the U.S., there are many benefits to applying to register trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO").

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 10, 2022

An expungement attacks a registered trademark on the basis that it has never been used. In such scenarios, a potential challenger may need to consider filing a trademark cancellation. Need to request expungement or reexamination of a registered trademark? appeared first on Patent Trademark Blog | IP Q&A.

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