The United States trademark law is based on the common law first to use in commerce theory. Is the use of the mark in interstate commerce which creates rights over a trademark, not its registration. In the United States, trademark US Applicants can base their applications on the following basis: Prior use of the trademark in interstate commerce, …
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¿Está considerando registrar una marca que “Consista en o comprenda una materia inmoral, engañosa o escandalosa, o que pueda menospreciar o sugerir falsamente una conexión con personas, entidades vivas o muertas, instituciones, creencias o símbolos nacionales, o mala reputation? Una reciente decision del Tribunal Supremo de los Estados Unidos te puede ayudar en lograr dicho …
¿Deseas registrar marcas que sean inmorales, offensivas o escandalosas? ¡No se preocupe! Read More »
Are you considering registering a trademark that “Consists of or comprises immoral, deceptive, or scandalous matter; or matter which may disparage or falsely suggest a connection with persons, living or dead, institutions, beliefs, or national symbols, or bring them into contempt, or disrepute”? A recent Supreme Court case will help you achieve that goal. The Supreme …
Disparaging, immoral or scandalous trademarks? Bring them on! Read More »
