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A Coordinated Effort: How to use the USPTO’s Coordinated Classes to perform better knock out searches
One topic that drew a lot of attention at Alt Legal Connect was coordinated classes, primarily because it was something most hadn’t heard of before! During an interview...
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Commencing Commerce: Meeting USPTO definitions of Use in Commerce
What exactly is use in commerce, and how does a trademark applicant establish it? This guide is intended to help trademark attorneys and professionals understand what con...
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Uncommon Knowledge: Priority and Common Law Trademark Rights
Common law trademark rights, while not nearly as powerful as a federally registered trademark, will confer certain rights and will carve out limitations should another ow...
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What’s Your Major Malfunction?: Breaking Down the USPTO’s Strange New Breed of Failure to Function Refusals
The past several years have seen significant developments in the practice and procedure of the USPTO's trademark examination corps. Between the U.S. counsel rule, stricte...
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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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Most Wanted Holiday Gifts for IP and Trademark Lawyers and Professionals
Finding the perfect holiday gift for IP and Trademark lawyers and professionals can be a challenge! We’ve compiled a list of our favorite IP- and trademark-related gift...
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