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Cowan Liebowitz & Latman PC | USA | 31 May 2023
Trademark Law Alert—Non-Syndicated Newspaper Column Titles Are Now Registrable
To be registrable as a trademark on the U.S. Principal Register, the trademark must relate to “goods in trade” sold or transported in commerce for…
Cowan Liebowitz & Latman PC | USA | 24 May 2023
Trademark Law Alert—Reversals for Reversed Marks
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) rarely reverses an Examining Attorney’s refusal to register a mark. Yet, in two decisions issued less…
McDermott Will & Emery | USA | 18 May 2023
Weeded Out: Drug Paraphernalia Mark Described as “Essential Oil Dispenser” Refused Registration
Addressing the registrability of marks for cannabis-related products, the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board upheld an Examiner’s refusal to register…
World Trademark Review | USA | 11 May 2023
Successful MLBPA trademark suit shines spotlight on priority of use and likelihood of confusion
In Major League Baseball Players Ass’n v Chisena (Opps 91240180, 91242556 and 91243244; 12 April 2023), the TTAB has affirmed the rejection of three…
McDermott Will & Emery | USA | 27 Apr 2023
Strike 1: Priority. Strike 2 :Likelihood of Confusion. Strike 3: You’re Out under Section 2(d).
The Trademark Trial & Appeal Board affirmed the rejection of three trademark applications, finding that the applied-for marks would cause confusion…
McDermott Will & Emery | USA | 27 Apr 2023
No Spark Here: TTAB Refuses to Register Similar Mark for Real Estate Services
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board’s refusal to register a mark due to the “close similarity”…
World Trademark Review | USA | 20 Apr 2023
TTAB clarifies test to meet “goods in trade” registration requirement in New York Times case
In re The New York Times Company (90106071, 90112154, 90112577, 90115155, 90115491 and 90115337; 30 March 2023), the TTAB has redefined what it takes…
McDermott Will & Emery | USA | 13 Apr 2023
And All That Jazz: Trademark Used for One Service Doesn’t Permit Tacking for Others
Reversing the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board’s decision to dismiss an opposition, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit addressed the…
McDermott Will & Emery | USA | 6 Apr 2023
“Goods in Trade” in the Age of the Internet
The Trademark Trial & Appeal Board recently redefined what it takes in the age of the internet to meet the “goods in trade” requirement for…
Michael Buck IP | USA | 13 Mar 2023
Trade Mark Opposition in the US - Critical Considerations
The United States is a jurisdiction that many of our clients are interested in when considering international trade marks protection. With the right…
