On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that the Lanham Act does not apply to infringing use of a trademark outside of the United States. In doing so, the Court overturned a damages award of over $90 million associated with...more
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NGE Intellectual Property attorney Andrea Fuelleman discusses the potential implications of Brexit on the status of trademark rights and registrations in the EU and UK as of January 1, 2021.
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is continuing to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak by offering relief to applicants and registrants. On May 27, 2020, the USPTO issued its most recent notice, confirming...more
The United States Patent and Trademarks Office (USPTO) is continuing to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak by offering various forms of relief for certain trademark-related deadlines. On April 28, 2020, the USPTO issued its...more
The validity of EU trademark registrations in the UK after Brexit remains uncertain as negotiations continue. ...more