Tag Archives: Trademark Law

Thinking of Registering a Service Mark That Primarily Benefits Your Company? Think Again

Photo of Robert HorowitzBy Robert Horowitz on Posted in Trademark, USPTO, USPTO Litigation
If you are contemplating registering a service mark that primarily benefits your company and not others, don’t bother; it will be refused registration. This issue was recently addressed by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) in In re California Highway Patrol, SN 88796327 (TTAB Nov. 4, 2021) [not precedential] (CHiP). In CHiP, the TTAB … Continue Reading

New USPTO Rule Will Require Foreign Trademark Owners Be Represented by U.S.-Licensed Attorney

Photo of Katina BanksBy Katina Banks on Posted in Trademark
On Aug. 3, a new regulation promulgated by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will take effect and require all trademark applicants, registrants and parties to trademark proceedings that are domiciled outside the United States to be represented by an attorney who has a license to practice law in the U.S. Consequently, individuals and … Continue Reading
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