商標登録insideNews: Trademark Office Action Responses Shortened To Three Months Now Effective December 3, 2022 -United States | mondaq.com

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In a final rule issued October 13, 2022, the USPTO has delayed the effective dates of these changes. The change to three months for responses to office actions will now go into effect on December 3, 2022 – a two-day delay. The change in the response period for examination of post-registration filings will now go into effect on October 7, 2023 – an approximate ten-month delay.

情報源: Trademark Office Action Responses Shortened To Three Months Now Effective December 3, 2022 – Trademark – United StatesOA response shortened

2022年12月3日より米国商標についての拒絶理由通知の応答期間が6か月から3か月に短縮されます。3か月の延長も可能ですが、電子出願に対して125ドルの費用がかかり、それ以上の延長はありません。マドプロ出願に対しては従来通り6か月の応答期間となります。

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米国商標近代化法 (TMA, Trademark Modernization Act 2020)の概要

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USPTO、商標手続の応答期間を3カ月以内とする規則の施行を延期(JETRO)

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商標登録insideNews: USPTO Suspends Attorney-Sponsored Accounts Connected to Foreign Sponsorship Scam | ipwatchdog.com

USPTO suspends scam related accounts

Earlier this week, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) suspended the sponsored accounts of two U.S. attorneys who loaned their name and bar credentials to an Indian law firm so they could file trademark submissions in violation of USPTO rules.

情報源: USPTO Suspends Attorney-Sponsored Accounts Connected to Foreign Sponsorship Scam

USPTO suspends accounts engaged in foreign sponsorship scam
Trademark Verified USPTO.gov Account Agreement

USPTO suspends scam related accounts
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商標登録insideNews: USPTO users targeted in massive fraud and money laundering case in Pakistan | World Trademark Review

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商標登録insideNews: Hermes Hints at NFT and Metaverse Plans with New Web3 Trademark Filing | NFTgators

Hermes filed Web3 TMs

Hermes filed a trademark for its name on Aug 26 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for an extensive list of goods and services, patent lawyer Mike Kondoudis revealed in a tweet. Notably, the Web3 goods and services include downloadable software for generating non-fungible tokens (NFTs) used with blockchain technology, downloadable computer software for trading, viewing, storing and/or managing virtual goods, digital collectibles, cryptocurrencies and NFTs, digital wearables, accessories and toys authenticated by NFTs.

情報源: Hermes Hints at NFT and Metaverse Plans with New Web3 Trademark Filing – NFTgators

Filed TM

Hermes filed Web3 TMs
Word Mark HERMES
Standard Characters Claimed
Serial Number 97566611
Filing Date August 26, 2022
Current Basis 1B
Owner (APPLICANT) Hermès International

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Silk marbling: a Japanese technique rediscovered | Hermès Footsteps Across The World

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商標登録insideNew: ボルト氏「勝利ポーズ」を商標申請 ビジネス展開か | 時事ドットコム

Usain Bolt filed celebration pose TM

【ワシントン時事】陸上界のスーパースター、ウサイン・ボルト氏(ジャマイカ)が、自らの「勝利のポーズ」をロゴとして商標申請した。出願書類によると、このロゴを使って幅広いビジネスを展開する構えだ。米国特許商標庁(USPTO)に17日付で申請した。

情報源: ボルト氏「勝利ポーズ」を商標申請 ビジネス展開か―米:時事ドットコム

The former Olympic and world 100m champion Usain Bolt has moved to trademark a logo of himself in his familiar celebration pose

情報源: Usain Bolt applies for trademark for his familiar celebration pose | Usain Bolt | The Guardian

Usain Bolt filed celebration pose

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商標登録insideNews: NY Attorney Suspended for Filing Over 18,000 U.S. Trademark Applications for Chinese Agents Without Proper Review | natlawreview.com

NY Attorney Suspended for Filing over 18,000

NY Attorney Suspended for Filing Over 18,000 U.S. Trademark Applications for Chinese Agents Without Proper Review Wednesday, August 3, 2022 In a Final Order (Proceeding No. D2022-16) released July 12, 2022, a New York attorney was suspended from practice for filing approximately 18,300 U.S. trademark applications for Chinese agents without proper review. 

情報源: NY Attorney Filed Over 18,000 U.S. Trademark Applications

Proceeding No. D2022-16 Attorney Suspended for Filing
商標登録insideNews: Proposal to require foreign-domiciled trademark applicants and registrants to use a U.S.-licensed attorney | USPTO

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Using ID.me to verify your identity as a trademark filer

In this recorded webinar, we (USPTO) take an in-depth look at how user roles help regulate unauthorized trademark submissions and how you can determine the right role for your filing situation.

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商標登録insideNews: USPTO Will Ramp Up Identity Verification Rules for Trademark Filers Starting in August 6 | ipwatchdog.com
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商標登録insideNews: The EUIPO Provides Guidance on Metaverse, NFT-Focused Trademarks | thefashionlaw.com

Filing For Metaverse and NFT

Brands ranging from Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Valentino to Nike and adidas have made headlines over the past year after filing applications for registration for use of their famous trademarks in the virtual world, either reflecting existing use or seemingly indicating their intent to use such marks in the metaverse or in connection with non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”). Not limited to fashion and luxury names, brands across industries (think: KFC to the City of Beverly Hills) have followed the lead set by Nike last year…

情報源: The EUIPO Provides Guidance on Metaverse, NFT-Focused Trademarks

Filing For Metaverse

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商標登録insideNews: USPTO Will Ramp Up Identity Verification Rules for Trademark Filers Starting in August 6 | ipwatchdog.com

USPTO ID process from Aug. 6

Starting August 6, 2022, the USPTO will require all trademark filers to verify their identities in order to file electronic trademark forms.

情報源: USPTO Will Ramp Up Identity Verification Rules for Trademark Filers Starting in August

Identity verification for trademark filers

To better protect our customers from scams and fraudulent activities related to the trademark register, earlier this year the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) introduced identity verification for USPTO.gov account holders who use the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) and TEAS international (TEASi). To complete this one-time process, customers can choose to verify their identities through a paper identity verification process or online via ID.me. USPTO ID process Identity verification for trademark filers | USPTO

USPTO ID process

商標登録insideNews: Identity verification for trademark filers | USPTO

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商標登録insideNews: Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Manual updated to include new precedents | USPTO

TBMP update

The June 2022 update of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Manual of Procedure (TBMP) is now available on the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) webpage under “Practice and procedure.” The revision includes precedential citations to legal opinions from the TTAB and the Federal Circuit made between February 28, 2021, and March 4, 2022. The modification reflects changes due to the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020, including a new Chapter 1300 “Ex Parte Appeals from Expungement or Reexamination of Registration Proceedings.”

情報源: Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Manual updated to include new precedents | USPTO

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TBMP Chapter 1300 Ex Parte Appeal in Expungement or Reexamination Proceeding Updates also affect Chapters 300, 1200.

米国商標近代化法 (TMA, Trademark Modernization Act 2020)の概要

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