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Restoration by Modernization: How the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 Supports Consumer Expectations and Promotes Access to Justice
Trademark Law is getting its groove back. On December 27, 2020, trademark law stepped into the modern era, finessing its 74-year-old body of laws into something for the b...
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Alt Legal IP News – Issue #225
The USPTO is hosting a webinar to teach you all about IP protection in China. The ABA says it's okay for a lawyer to sit in a different jurisdiction from the one in which...
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What the 2(f)?: Demonstrating Acquired Distinctiveness
Pursuant to §2(f) of the Trademark Act, trademark applicants may register descriptive marks to the Principal Register if they are able to demonstrate acquired distinctiv...
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Alt Legal IP News – Issue #218
If you're looking for trademark swag, check out the new Alt Legal Trademarket. More items will be released soon, and all proceeds go to The Playing Field Project, a worth...
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In 2(d)eep: How to Effectively Respond to 2(d) Refusals
In order to qualify for registration, a trademark must be distinct. A mark that is distinct identifies and distinguishes the source of goods and/or services. Generally, a...
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