A trademark registration for the mark PROHEAR for audio headphones and related goods has been cancelled based on a likelihood of confusion with the mark PROTEAR for similar goods. The trademark cancellation proceeding was filed and decided before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
The case, Hangzhou Zhaohu Technology Co., Ltd. v. Hangzhou Johnson
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 USPTO has issued COVID-19 updates for trademark owners and counsel. This supersedes the March 31, 2020 notice previously reported here.
The USPTO continues to view the Coronavirus outbreak to be an extraordinary situation within the meaning of 37 CFR Section 2.146 for affected trademark applicants and owners. Therefore, it has issued the following
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 trademark registration for nutritional supplements was recently cancelled by the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
Background. The case, Food Global Innovation GP LLC v. Tuong Nguyen, sought cancellation of U.S. Reg. No. 4799824 of VITASTRONG and Design was nutritional and herbal supplements. The grounds for cancellation were abandonment. The Petitioner had
A petition to cancel a trademark for abandonment is becoming more common. This is due, in part, to the USPTO’s recent focus on clearing the registry of “deadwood” trademarks.
Trademark registrations that are subject to cancellation have one of two characteristics:
A trademark cancellation proceeding for likelihood of confusion was recently decided by the Board. It is a good lesson in evidentiary best practices.
In Marco Industries, Inc. v. Mark White, the Petitioner sought to cancel U.S. Reg. No. 4880452 of VITABUD GROW for fertilizers in International
A recent petition to cancel a trademark registration is a good lesson in what constitutes a well-drafted cause of action.
In Bonehead Brands, LLC v. Direct Impulse Design, Inc., Petitioner sought to cancel Reg. No. 3182681 of the mark BONE HEAD OUTFITTERS and Design for various apparel items in International Class 25. The Respondent