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Top Trademark Trends of 2022

Erik K Pelton

Here are the biggest trademark stories of 2022 that we have been following at EMP&A. And the number of active trademark registrations in the USPTO database is larger than ever. All Mariah Carey wanted for Christmas was a trademark registration. The application was initially approved and published for opposition in June 2022.

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Top Trademark Trends of 2021 (Meta TMA edition)

Erik K Pelton

A shortened Office Action response time of 3 months (previously 6 months), with an extension available for a fee, effective December 1, 2022. Despite these steps, trademark applicants and registrants continue to be bombarded with scam mailings and communications. Trademark filings related to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) exploded in 2021.

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How can Fashion Brands feel more protected in the Metaverse?

Olartemoure Blog

Fashion is not the exception , and different brands have become involved in the meta world. The virtual universe Decentraland hosted in March 2022, the first Metaverse Fashion Week which was a success, as it featured more than 70 brands, artists and designers. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

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Trademarks and the Metaverse: Imaginary Rights or Real Wrongs?

SpicyIP

The Indian Trade Marks Registry is also seeing activity under classes 9, 35 and 41 for registration of trademarks in relation to ‘downloadable virtual goods’ and online virtual services. Feb 25, 2022. March 4, 2022. Feb 22, 2022. Some examples under class 9 include: S.No. Application date. TOMMY JEANS.

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NFTs: Trademark Applications & Online Enforcement Insights

Corsearch

Securing IP rights As of September 2022, there have been more than 23,000 trademark filings across the globe that include NFTs or non-fungible tokens in their description. The USPTO received most of the applications covering 37% of all the requests for a trademark registration covering NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens).

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Trade Marks in the Virtual World: Is your Business Well Meta-Versed in Emerging Technology?

LexBlog IP

Introduction Digital technologies such as the metaverse, non-fungible tokens ( NFTs ), blockchain and augmented realities are directly influencing how we cultivate and protect various forms of intellectual property, including trade marks. physical) marks.

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Valentine’s Day: Trademark Filings & Tips to Protect Your IP

Corsearch

The average US consumer is planning to spend $192 on Valentine’s Day gifts in 2023, up by 8% from 2022 – and just shy of 2020’s record ($196), according to The National Retail Federation [2]. A trademark is not just a means of securing and protecting a brand name, it is also a valuable business asset. Can you trademark a holiday name?