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Regarding the payment of individual fees for international trademark registration applications, JPO decided to change from a two-step payment method to a lump-sum payment method. JPO also decided to be able to replace it with the delivery of a certified copy of the “decision of registration” pertaining to the international application for trademark registration.(2022.2)
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals rookie kicker Evan McPherson may be soon on his way to officially becoming ‘Money Mac.’McPherson filed a trademark application for his nickname ‘Money Mac’ to be used on apparel, according to his attorney Darren Heitner.The Action Network’s Darren Rovell reported on the trademark filing Jan. 30.
Word Mark MONEY MAC
Goods and Services IC 025. G & S: Beanies; Hats; Pants; Scarves; Shirts; Shoes; Shorts; Sneakers; Socks; Sweatpants; T-shirts; Athletic jackets; Athletic shirts; Athletic shorts; Athletic sweaters; Football shoes; Football uniforms; Long-sleeved shirts; Skullies; Tank tops; Sports jerseys; Waist belts
Standard Characters Claimed
Serial Number 97238104
Filing Date January 25, 2022
Current Basis 1B
Owner (APPLICANT) McPherson, Evan