Texas will be adopting a new Trademark Statute (TTS) based on Texas House Bill (H.B. 3141) to replace the current Trademark Statute (Bus. and Comm. Code 16.01 et seq.). The new Texas Trademark Statute will become effective on September 1, 2012. The new Texas law will become more like the federal trademark law under the [...]

Trademark Applications
Background A trademark can be many things — even sounds or smells. By definition, a trademark is a word, phrase, symbol or design, or combination of words, phrases, symbols or designs, which identify and distinguishes the source of the goods or services of one party from those of others. It is obviously important to consider [...]
US Patent and Trademark Office Allows Cure of Defective Madrid Protocol Affidavits
On November 1, 2011, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) amended the trademark rules 37 CFR 2.163(a), 2.164(a), and 7.39(c) to reflect that deficiencies in declarations or delays may be corrected after notification from the USPTO. These revisions are provided to Madrid Protocol trademark applications and as a result provide similar treatment to [...]

Chubby Checker to Appear at National Trademark Expo to be Held October 14, 2011 Alexandria Virginia
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host the 2011 National Trademark Expo on Friday, October 14th, and Saturday, October 15th, at the USPTO’s headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. The free two-day event is designed to educate the public about the value of trademarks in the global marketplace. Last year’s Expo attracted over 10,000 [...]
US Patent and Trademark Office Makes Special Accomodations for Japanese Applicants Affected by Catastrophe
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is providing special accommodations to patent and trademark applicants and owners affected by the catastrophic events that took place in Japan on March 11, 2011. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Japan who continue to suffer from the effects of the earthquake and resulting [...]
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