Giving goods a deceptive appearance similar to another’s products to influence purchasers is guilty of unfair competition.
What specific act regarding the appearance of goods is deemed unfair competition? Read More »
Making false trade statements or acts intended to discredit a competitor’s business constitutes unfair competition.
How does the law address false statements made in the course of trade? Read More »
Victims of unfair competition have access to remedies like damages, injunctions, and destruction of infringing materials.
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Using false designations of origin or misleading facts in commerce creates liability for damages and injunctions.
What is the liability for using a false designation of origin in commerce? Read More »
Rightsholders can record their trademarks with the Bureau of Customs to help officers identify and stop infringing imports.
How can a person aid customs officers in enforcing trademark prohibitions? Read More »
Applications for collective marks must include the mark’s designation and the agreement governing its use.
What are the requirements for an application for the registration of a collective mark? Read More »
Collective marks are cancelled if used only by the owner, used deceptively, or in violation of agreements.
On what grounds can the registration of a collective mark be cancelled? Read More »
Collective mark registrations and applications are legally prohibited from being the subject of any license contract.
Is the registration of a collective mark subject to a license contract? Read More »
Injunctive relief is unavailable if it would delay the customary delivery of a newspaper or magazine issue.
When can an injunction be denied to a mark owner regarding infringing advertisements? Read More »
Imported or off-patent drugs do not infringe trademarks if their marks are untampered and legally permitted.
Are there trademark infringement exceptions for imported drugs and medicines? Read More »
