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On the Redskins’ Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Ruling
What happened? The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board cancelled several trademark registrations that Pro Football, Inc. owns for the Washington Redskins. What does that mean? In short, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board is a federal court that only hears objections to...
New York State To Change Criminal Trademark Counterfeiting Penalties
New York State is set to increase the penalties for criminal trademark infringement starting November 1, 2014. The New York State Senate passed the bill this week. The legislation serves to rework the penalty structure for trademark counterfeiting in order to provide...
What Damages are Available in Trademark Infringement Lawsuits?
There are monetary damages and injunctions available as damages in trademark infringement lawsuits. The monetary remedies available in trademark infringement actions are based on the actual damages suffered by a trademark owner. These damages may include profits lost...
Is Your Trademark “Incontestable”?
Once a trademark has been successfully registered, the owner is required to manage, maintain, monitor and enforce the mark. One step too few owners fully take advantage of is to have the mark deemed "incontestable" by the USPTO. An "incontestable" trademark means...
What are the Final Steps in a Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Case?
The final steps in a Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) case involve the trial period, submission of evidence, and the potential for oral arguments. Here's a breakdown of these crucial stages: Trial Period and Evidence Submission Initiation of Trial Period: After...
U.S. Library of Congress Copyright Office Announces New Fee Schedule
U.S. Library of Congress Copyright Office Announces New Fee Schedule Starting on May 2, 2014, the U.S. Library of Congress Copyright Office will have a new fee schedule that reflects a multiyear process of studying current fees, evaluating budget requirements, and...
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