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What is a partial cancellation of a trademark registration?

Patent Trademark Blog

How do you prove that your trademark is not similar? One of the most common rejections of trademark applications is likelihood of confusion. When a trademark registration is blocking your application, what if you could remove the obstacle by carving an opening? When should you consider a partial trademark cancellation?

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European IP Office Denies Trademark Registration for “I Love You” Emoji ?

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

The EU IPO denied a trademark registration for the following symbol in various real estate-related classes: The trademark examiner determined that the symbol means “I love you” in American Sign Language (ASL). Indeed, many emoji-like symbols have been registered as trademarks in the US.

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Navigating the Essentials of Trademark User Affidavits for Successful Registration

Intepat

Registering a trademark involves navigating various procedures and submitting several documents to the Trademark Registry. Trademark applications can be filed under two primary categories: “Claiming User Date” and “Proposed to be Used.”

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TM Opposition: How Can You Oppose a Trademark Application?

Patent Trademark Blog

Is it even possible for you to file a trademark opposition? Potential clients frequently ask about how they can oppose a trademark application. A trademark opposition can only be filed if and when a trademark is published for opposition , and an application reaches the publication stage only after it has been approved.

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Sound Trademarks and their Registration in India

Kashishipr

Sound trademarks are widely recognized in developed nations like the United States, and their knowledge is now rapidly growing in developing nations like India. In India, a sound that can be graphically represented by a succession of musical notes with or without words can obtain Trademark Protection.

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What is a crowded field of third party registrations?

Patent Trademark Blog

Has your trademark application received a Section 2(d) likelihood of confusion rejection? So your trademark application has been refused registration on the basis that your mark is confusingly similar to at least one registered mark. This is a strategic decision you will want to discuss with your trademark attorney.

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The USPTO and USCO Delivered a Report to Congress on IP Issues with NFTs – Maintains Existing IP Regime

Intellectual Property Law Blog

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). While the Report is comprehensive, it does not recommend any new action to address IP issues with NFTs.

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