The USPTO has apologised today after it emerged that it had “inadvertently” abandoned over 400 intent-to-use trademark ...

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In a decision that could provide a reference point for other jurisdictions, the court held that local consumer perception is ...

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In light of Penn State’s recent win against Vintage Brand, we look at MIT’s diligence at the TTAB and the notable absences on ...

The court found that the JPO had erred in assessing the acquired distinctiveness of the mark under Article 3(2) of the ...