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 …
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
Does Jason Kelce think “Philly Special” is still the greatest Super Bowl play of all time?, 3:10 
Word Mark PHILLY SPECIAL
Goods and Services IC 025. US 022 039. G & S: clothing, namely, t-shirts. FIRST USE: 20180209. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20180209
Standard Characters Claimed
Serial Number 87798604
Filing Date February 15, 2018
Current Basis 1A
Registration Number 6504836
Registration Date October 5, 2021
Owner (REGISTRANT) Philadelphia Eagles LLC
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
Post Registration Proof of Use Audit Program (USPTO WEBSITE)
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 …
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
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
The Green Bay Packers franchise was far from a title contender this past year, finishing the 2017 NFL regular season with a 7-9 record, good for third place in the NFC North with only the Chicago Bears trailing the team.
情報源: Green Bay Packers Get Into Trademark Dispute Over TITLETOWN Marks
筆者も１度グリーンベイに行ったことがあり、ミシガン湖に面したグリーンベイは本当にランボウフィールドを中心とした農業が主たる産業の静かな田舎町ですが、パッカーズが町の誇りであることは間違いありません。ブレットファーブ、アーロンロジャースと優秀なQBが続き、20年以上もNFC Northのプレイオフの常連です。シカゴ市民的には、そろそろアーロンロジャースの力も落ちてくるころかもと思う次第です。脱線しましたが、商標の問題は、Greenbay PackersがTITLETOWN, TXに異議申立したとの内容です。
Word Mark TITLETOWN
Goods and Services IC 044. US 100 101. G & S: medical clinic services; medical services in the fields of orthopedic care and sports medicine. FIRST USE: 20170725. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20170725
Standard Characters Claimed
Serial Number 87435675
Filing Date May 3, 2017
Current Basis 1A
Original Filing Basis 1B
Published for Opposition August 8, 2017
Owner (APPLICANT) Green Bay Packers, Inc. CORPORATION WISCONSIN 1265 Lombardi Avenue Green Bay WISCONSIN 54307
Word Mark TITLETOWN, TX
Goods and Services IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S: Entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of non-downloadable documentary films featuring sports teams and human interest stories made available through video streaming via the Internet. FIRST USE: 20160817. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20160817
Serial Number 87554702
Filing Date August 3, 2017
Current Basis 1A
Original Filing Basis 1A
Published for Opposition December 19, 2017
Owner (APPLICANT) McClatchy U.S.A., Inc. CORPORATION DELAWARE 2100 Q Street Sacramento CALIFORNIA 95816
The U.S. Army has filed a notice of opposition with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office over the nickname of the Vegas Golden Knights. The notice, filed Wednesday and first brought to light by SportsLogos.net, states the the army “believes it will be damaged” by the team’s use of the name and logos.
情報源: Vegas Golden Knights nickname: Army files trademark opposition | SI.com
米国陸軍のパラシュートのチームもGolden Knightsと名乗っております。
