Members of the group Newzins (NJZ) have completed trademark registration for the new team name. On the 7th of last month, the members announced a new start with the new team name ‘NJZ’. As a result of checking the intellectual property information search service, they completed the trademark application for “NJZ” through their legal representative, Sejong, on February 6th. The members applied for trademark rights in a total of 10 categories, including class 03 (non-medical cosmetics and toiletries) Class 20 (furniture) Class 25 (clothes) Class 18 (leather and imitation leather) Class 35 (advertisement services) with logos and symbols using NJZ. Applicants are registered under the real names of the five members.
San Francisco-based enterprise blockchain company Ripple has applied for the “Ripple Custody” trademark in the U.S. Based on the information provided in the application, Ripple is currently working on both downloadable and cloud-based software that makes it possible to safeguard cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies.
Elon Musk Neuralink filed Telepathy and Telekinesis trademarks
The brain implant company cofounded by Elon Musk is moving to trademark several product names, including Telepathy and Telekinesis. Elon Musk’s brain implant company, Neuralink, has filed applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to exclusively own the names Telepathy, Telekinesis, and others for future products.
New signage rules will be enacted in Québec, next June
Our friendly neighbors in the Great White North are implementing important changes in 2025 with respect to language requirements for trademarks and a new pilot project initiated by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) to issue cancellation proceedings against trademark registrations based upon non-use.
USPTO seeks cancellation of about 42k TM registrations
USPTO Entrance, Virgina
In a February 24, 2025 Show Cause Order against Shenzhen Seller Growth Network Technology Co., Ltd. et al., the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) announced that about 42,000 trademark registration decisions might be vacated and the application or post-registration proceedings reopened for a new determination to be made. For an initial registration decision, the registration will be cancelled and restored to pendency under its application serial number. The reopened proceeding is a proceeding that may be subject to termination.
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