A recent trademark opposition is a lesson in how to properly establish a likelihood of confusion for apparel goods.
In Roots Corporation v. Colorful Roots LLC, the Opposer, Roots Corporation, relied on several of its trademark registrations of ROOTS and its derivatives. The “Roots” Marks, for various apparel items and related accessories in Class 25,
Non profit trademark owners can be protective about their brand names, too.
Competing Alzheimer’s foundations recently battled it out in a trademark opposition before the Board. In the end, the Board was more charitable to the Opposer, ruling in its favor on its likelihood of confusion claim.
Background. In Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association
Third-parties routinely seek extensions of time to file a Notice of Opposition against pending trademark applications. The time to oppose a trademark application is 30 days from the date of publication. An additional 30-day extension will be granted upon request, while 90 day extensions must allege good cause.
Below is a list of representative trademark
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has adapted to the COVID-19 era. Yet, performance challenges in certain operational areas remain. This is the conclusion of the USPTO FY 2020 Annual Report. Our previous article on TTAB statistics in the age of COVID-19 may be found here.
TTAB FY 2020 performance. The TTAB is responsible
Recent TTAB filing statistics reveal that COVID-19 has not substantially impacted U.S. trademark opposition filings. While trademark opposition filings are slightly below pace compared to last year, trademark cancellation activities are on the rise. This is good news for brand owners and practitioners everywhere. Our previously reported summary of 2019 TTAB statistics may be found
The impact of COVID-19 TTAB filing activities is still too soon to tell. But recent TTAB statistics provide a glance as compared to YTD activities from the preceding yearly period.
TTAB filings from October 2019 through March 2020 are summarized below. The percentage change over the same period in 2019 is reflected in parentheses:
We recently spoke with Martin Hermida, intellectual property consultant at ClarkeModet in Uruguay, to discuss how COVID-19 has impacted Uruguay trademark opposition and cancellation rules and procedures.
1. How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted your national trademark office’s policies and procedures regarding Uruguay trademark oppositions, cancellations, and invalidations?
The COVID-19 pandemic has not affected
The USPTO has issued a policy about the coronavirus and trademark deadlines.
According to the statement, the USPTO considers the effects of the Coronavirus to be an “extraordinary situation” within the meaning 37 CFR 1.183 and 37 CFR 2.146 for affected trademark owners. While the new guidelines waive certain fees, they do not waive
A recent trademark opposition found no likelihood of confusion between two apparel trademarks.
In Garan Incorporated and Garan Services Corp. v. Manimal LLC , the Opposer is the owner of the well-known GARANIMAL brand of children’s clothing. The applicant sought registration of the mark MANIMAL for a wide variety of men’s women’s and children’s clothing,
It is important to consider your options prior to filing an Answer if your trademark application is opposed.
Trademark Opposition. A trademark opposition is an inter-partes proceeding before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Any third-party may file a notice of opposition against a trademark on one or more several grounds. These include that