Why is nonuse of a trademark registration a problem? The US trademark registration system differs from those of foreign countries which do not require usage of their registered trademarks. In the US, a registered trademark must be used continuously on the goods or services identified in the registration. The problem arises when a trademark owner […]
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Are many goods or services in a US trademark application OK?
Can you have too many goods or services in a US trademark application? Most foreign countries do not require use of the trademark for registration. So it is common to find a high number of goods or services in Madrid trademark applications that originate outside the US. The lack of a use requirement in foreign […]
Do foreign applicants have to use US attorneys for trademark filings?
Can foreign applicants file US trademark applications without a US trademark attorney? Effective August 3, 2019, the USPTO will require all foreign applicants to be represented by an attorney licensed to practice law in the US in order to file or prosecute a US trademark application. This rule regarding representation by a US-licensed attorney will […]