Statement of Use (SOU) in US Trademark Law A Statement of Use or SOU is a formal declaration filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to show that you are actually using a trademark in U.S. commerce. It is only required when an application was filed on an intent-to-use basis Section 1(b) … Continue reading Understanding Statement of Use in U.S. Trademark Law
TRADEMARK PARODIES: FAIR USE OR INFRINGEMENT? ANALYSING USA SC JUDGEMENT JACK DANIEL’S V. VIP PRODUCTS
Introduction Trademark law plays a crucial role in protecting the intellectual property rights of businesses and ensuring consumer confidence in the marketplace. The Lanham Act, the core federal trademark statute in the US, serves to safeguard trademarks by preventing infringement and dilution. In the case of Jack Daniel's Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products LLC, the … Continue reading TRADEMARK PARODIES: FAIR USE OR INFRINGEMENT? ANALYSING USA SC JUDGEMENT JACK DANIEL’S V. VIP PRODUCTS
ALL ABOUT TRADEMARK REGISTRATION IN USA
What is a Trademark? As per WIPO a trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises. Trademarks are protected by intellectual property rights[1]. In US Trademark law is mainly governed by the federal statute Lanham Act. Originally state Common law provided the main source … Continue reading ALL ABOUT TRADEMARK REGISTRATION IN USA
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