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Intent-to-Use Trademark Application: Comprehensive Guide

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A Section 1(b) Intent-to-Use trademark application means that a person or legal entity has a “ bona fide ” intent to use the trademark “in commerce” in the near future. The Two Common Trademark Applications: 1(a) Use in Commerce vs. 1(b) Intent-to-Use. Pros and Cons to Filing an Intent-to-Use Trademark Application.

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World IP Day 2021 – Focus on IP and SMEs

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Turning ideas into a business and brand involves using the tools of the IP system – trademarks, design rights, copyright, patents, and confidential information or trade secrets. IP input is essential and goes beyond undertaking legal availability searches and registering trademarks. Such assets are cheaper to enforce.

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