2022 Non-Fungible Tokens Registration Trademark Law 
Erik K Pelton
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The year saw many trademark stories in the news as backlogs continued at the USPTO even while application filing numbers dropped from their all time highs during the two previous years. Here are the biggest trademark stories of 2022 that we have been following at EMP&A. Celebrity trademark messes. Trademark Scams.
Erik K Pelton
DECEMBER 31, 2021
A shortened Office Action response time of 3 months (previously 6 months), with an extension available for a fee, effective December 1, 2022. Two new ex parte proceedings to allow for potential cancellation of trademarks not properly used in commerce. NFT trademarks. 2022 is likely to see even more developments in this field.
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SpicyIP
MAY 18, 2022
Nike has also brought an action for trademark infringement against StockX alleging that StockX’s NFTs depicting Nike shoes violates its trademarks. Feb 25, 2022. March 4, 2022. Feb 22, 2022. Some examples under class 9 include: S.No. Application date. Description (shortened). TOMMY JEANS. Dec 21, 2021.
Corsearch
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
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.
IP and Legal Filings
JANUARY 31, 2023
The main assets of any fashion firm that are virtual designs, may need to be protected as trade dress under trademark law. For undisputed ownership of virtual designs, Intellectual Property (IP) laws must be thoroughly handled with. However, in order to file a lawsuit of infringement, copyright registration is required.
IIPRD
OCTOBER 17, 2022
The first and the foremost question which crosses our minds is that does the digital assets in the virtual reality fall under the category of “Goods” under trademark law, and who should be held liable for infringement when the infringer is unknown. Liden Research, Inc. , Conclusion and Suggestions.
IP and Legal Filings
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
In 2022, “Gucci” and “Roblox” opened a permanent “Gucci Town” as part of their ongoing partnership. Importance of Registration of Trademarks in the Metaverse Businesses may now reach a larger audience, increase their digital footprint, and increase profits by utilising the Metaverse.
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