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The New Standard Of Fraud And The Importance Of Trademark Audits
Introduction Trademark audits are important to the proper maintenance of any trademark portfolio.They have become even more vital as a result of a series of recent cases decided by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.These decisions have made...
Read MoreAlmost Famous? Comments On The Trademark Dilution Revision Act
Introduction On October 6, 2006, President Bush signed the Trademark Dilution Revision Act of 2006 ("TDRA"). The TDRA amends the Federal Trademark Dilution Act ("FTDA") in a number of important ways, both broadening and narrowing the dilution protection afforded to famous marks and clarifying...
Read MoreThat's Not Fair... Or Is It? The Concept Of Trademark Fair Use
"But why can't we stop them from using our mark?" is a question often asked of trademark attorneys. As with most areas of the law, the answer is rarely simple. The trademark owner is given certain exclusive rights, but is not granted an absolute monopoly over the mark. The rights are limited since...
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