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.
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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 »
Businesses possess protected property rights in their goodwill, which is the public’s identification of their unique services.
What constitutes the property right in the “goodwill” of goods or services? Read More »
Passing off goods as those of another through deception or bad faith is defined as unfair competition.
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Giving goods a deceptive appearance similar to another’s products to influence purchasers is guilty of unfair competition.
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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 »
