The Federal Circuit left the following question open in its In re Viterra decision from 2012: How do we compare standard character trademarks (e.g., non-stylized word marks) with design marks for purposes of determining likelihood of confusion?
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米国商標 使用見本抗議メール試用プログラム | 米国特許商標庁 (USPTO)
米国商標 使用見本抗議メール試用プログラム 米国特許商標庁(USPTO)は、不適切な使用見本の提出に対して電子メールで情報提供する試用プログラム(Specimen Protests Email Pilot Program …
商標登録insideNews: Andrei Iancu Begins Role as New Director of United States Patent and Trademark Office | USPTO
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced that Andrei Iancu began his first official day as Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO. Mr. Iancu, who was nominated by President Trump last August, was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Monday.
情報源: Andrei Iancu Begins Role as New Director of United States Patent and Trademark Office | USPTO
米国商標 移転・名称変更手続 †
米国商標 移転と名称変更 米国の商標については、その登録や出願を他人に譲渡することができますが、日本の手続とは異なり、いくつかの制限があります。その１つは、商標登録や出願の譲渡は、その業務上の信用（goodwill）と共 …
商標登録insideNews: Philadelphia Eagles attempt to trademark Philly Special | SI.com
NFL Eagles filed Philly Special TM
It could be a year until the Eagles hear back on whether they get the trademark to Philly Special.
情報源: Philadelphia Eagles attempt to trademark Philly Special – Sports Illustrated
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商標登録insideNew: How to Avoid Losing Trademarks to the USPTO Audit Program – Lexology
Preparation for USPTO Audit Program
The USPTO Audit Program The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced that it will conduct random audits of about 10 percent of all post-registration Declaration of Use filings going forward. This is a permanent extension of a pilot program launched by the USPTO in March 2017, following reports of increases in fraudulent claims of use and overly broad listings of goods and services by trademark applicants
情報源: How to Avoid Losing Trademarks to the USPTO Audit Program – Lexology
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米国商標登録の異議申立手続 Sec.13(a)
米国商標 異議申立手続の概要 米国で商標を取得する場合には、公告後登録前に第３者からの異議申立(opposition)の機会があり、その商標登録が何かの損害を及ぼすと考えた者は異議申立をすることができます。日本の場合、商 …
商標登録登録insideNews: Why has Meryl Streep applied to trademark her name? – BBC News
The star of The Post is the latest celebrity to apply to protect her name from commercial use.
情報源: Why has Meryl Streep applied to trademark her name? – BBC News
商標登録insideNews: These companies want to trademark #MeToo – MarketWatch
American Beauty brand Hard Candy applied for a trademark on the phrase in October 2017, Virginia legal firm Excellaw, applied to trademark #MeToo. A company called Metoo, Inc. has applied to trademark “METOO” to use for computer software for mobile phone users, but a spokesman told MarketWatch the name is unrelated to the movement against sexual violence; it still plans to go forward with plans to trademark the phrase. Another company, Fuzzy Logic LLC, has trademarked lowercase #metoo for the use on “rubber
情報源: These companies want to trademark #MeToo – MarketWatch
ハッシュタグ付きのME Tooについては２件の出願がUSPTOに出されていて、１つはバージニアの法律事務所で法的なコンサルタントサービスを指定役務とする出願で、もう１つはコネチカット州のコンピュータ会社でゴム又はシリコンのリストバンドを指定商品としています。
Word Mark #METOO
Goods and Services IC 045. US 100 101. G & S: Legal consultation services
Standard Characters Claimed
Mark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Serial Number 87705568
Filing Date December 1, 2017
Current Basis 1B
Original Filing Basis 1B
Owner (APPLICANT) Excellaw PLLC DBA Excellaw LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY VIRGINIA 20320 Ocean Forest Ct 20320 Ocean Forest Ct Ashburn VIRGINIA 20147
Word Mark #METOO
Goods and Services IC 014. US 002 027 028 050. G & S: Rubber or silicone wristbands in the nature of a bracelet. FIRST USE: 20171117. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20171128
Standard Characters Claimed
Mark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK
Serial Number 87699756
Filing Date November 28, 2017
Current Basis 1A
Original Filing Basis 1A
Owner (APPLICANT) Fuzzy Logic LLC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY CONNECTICUT 515 West Ave Apt PH14 Norwalk CONNECTICUT 06850
本来の＃MeTooの動向についてのレポート（Youtube）はこちら。
What The Japanese Think Of The #MeToo Movement | ASIAN BOSS、8:29