# 15 U.S.C. ch. 22 — Trademarks (Lanham Act, §§ 1051–1141n) URL: https://consilena.com/coverage/laws/ksrc_v88kpecqa40zfaw9 - Jurisdiction: United States - Type: Statute - Identifier: /us/usc/t15/ch22 - Current as of: 5 July 1946 - Provisions: 62 - Official text: https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title15/chapter22&edition=prelim > The library is a research copy. Check the official source before relying on a provision: the text published there, not the copy in Consilena, is the law. ## Provisions ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER IV — THE MADRID PROTOCOL", "§ 1141h. — Examination of and opposition to request for extension of protection; notification of refusal"] - **Examination of and opposition to request for extension of protection; notification of refusal"] Examination of and opposition to request for extension of protection; notification of refusal**: — Examination of and opposition to request for extension of protection; notification of refusal (a) Examination and opposition (1) A request for extension of… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1056. — Disclaimer of unregistrable matter"] - **Disclaimer of unregistrable matter"] Disclaimer of unregistrable matter**: — Disclaimer of unregistrable matter (a) Compulsory and voluntary disclaimers The Director may require the applicant to disclaim an unregistrable component of… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1066. — Interference; declaration by Director"] - **Interference; declaration by Director"] Interference; declaration by Director**: — Interference; declaration by Director Upon petition showing extraordinary circumstances, the Director may declare that an interference exists when… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1064. — Cancellation of registration"] - **Cancellation of registration"] Cancellation of registration**: — Cancellation of registration A petition to cancel a registration of a mark, stating the grounds relied upon, may, upon payment of the prescribed fee, be… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1058. — Duration, affidavits and fees"] - **Duration, affidavits and fees"] Duration, affidavits and fees**: — Duration, affidavits and fees (a) Time periods for required affidavits Each registration shall remain in force for 10 years, except that the registration of… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1051. — Application for registration; verification"] - **Application for registration; verification"] Application for registration; verification**: — Application for registration; verification (a) Application for use of trademark (1) The owner of a trademark used in commerce may request registration of its… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1127. — Construction and definitions; intent of chapter"] - **Construction and definitions; intent of chapter"] Construction and definitions; intent of chapter**: — Construction and definitions; intent of chapter In the construction of this chapter, unless the contrary is plainly apparent from the context— The United… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1060. — Assignment"] - **Assignment"] Assignment**: — Assignment (a) (1) A registered mark or a mark for which an application to register has been filed shall be assignable with the good will of the business in… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER IV — THE MADRID PROTOCOL", "§ 1141m. — Incontestability"] - **Incontestability"] Incontestability**: — Incontestability The period of continuous use prescribed under section 1065 of this title for a mark covered by an extension of protection issued under this… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1057. — Certificates of registration"] - **Certificates of registration"] Certificates of registration**: — Certificates of registration (a) Issuance and form Certificates of registration of marks registered upon the principal register shall be issued in the name… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER IV — THE MADRID PROTOCOL", "§ 1141k. — Duration, affidavits and fees"] - **Duration, affidavits and fees"] Duration, affidavits and fees**: — Duration, affidavits and fees (a) Time periods for required affidavits Each extension of protection for which a certificate has been issued under section… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER IV — THE MADRID PROTOCOL", "§ 1141b. — Certification of the international application"] - **Certification of the international application"] Certification of the international application**: — Certification of the international application (a) Certification procedure Upon the filing of an application for international registration and payment of… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1120. — Civil liability for false or fraudulent registration"] - **Civil liability for false or fraudulent registration"] Civil liability for false or fraudulent registration**: — Civil liability for false or fraudulent registration Any person who shall procure registration in the Patent and Trademark Office of a mark by a false or… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1124. — Importation of goods bearing infringing marks or names forbidden"] - **Importation of goods bearing infringing marks or names forbidden"] Importation of goods bearing infringing marks or names forbidden**: — Importation of goods bearing infringing marks or names forbidden Except as provided in subsection (d) of section 1526 of title 19 , no article of imported… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER II — THE SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER", "§ 1091. — Supplemental register"] - **Supplemental register"] Supplemental register**: — Supplemental register (a) Marks registerable In addition to the principal register, the Director shall keep a continuation of the register provided in… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER IV — THE MADRID PROTOCOL", "§ 1141g. — Right of priority for request for extension of protection to the United States"] - **Right of priority for request for extension of protection to the United States"] Right of priority for request for extension of protection to the United States**: — Right of priority for request for extension of protection to the United States The holder of an international registration with a request for an extension of… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1112. — Classification of goods and services; registration in plurality of classes"] - **Classification of goods and services; registration in plurality of classes"] Classification of goods and services; registration in plurality of classes**: — Classification of goods and services; registration in plurality of classes The Director may establish a classification of goods and services, for convenience… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1071. — Appeal to courts"] - **Appeal to courts"] Appeal to courts**: — Appeal to courts (a) Persons entitled to appeal; United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; waiver of civil action; election of civil action by… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER II — THE SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER", "§ 1095. — Registration on principal register not precluded"] - **Registration on principal register not precluded"] Registration on principal register not precluded**: — Registration on principal register not precluded Registration of a mark on the supplemental register, or under the Act of March 19, 1920 , shall not preclude… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER IV — THE MADRID PROTOCOL", "§ 1141a. — International applications based on United States applications or registrations"] - **International applications based on United States applications or registrations"] International applications based on United States applications or registrations**: — International applications based on United States applications or registrations (a) In general The owner of a basic application pending before the United… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER IV — THE MADRID PROTOCOL", "§ 1141f. — Effect of filing a request for extension of protection of an international registration to the United States"] - **Effect of filing a request for extension of protection of an international registration to the United States"] Effect of filing a request for extension of protection of an international registration to the United States**: — Effect of filing a request for extension of protection of an international registration to the United States (a) Requirement for request for extension of… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER IV — THE MADRID PROTOCOL", "§ 1141n. — Rights of extension of protection"] - **Rights of extension of protection"] Rights of extension of protection**: — Rights of extension of protection When a United States registration and a subsequently issued certificate of extension of protection to the United States are… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1066b. — Ex parte reexamination"] - **Ex parte reexamination"] Ex parte reexamination**: — Ex parte reexamination (a) Petition for reexamination Any person may file a petition to reexamine a registration of a mark on the basis that the mark was not… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1067. — Interference, opposition, and proceedings for concurrent use registration or for cancellation; notice; Trademark Trial and Appeal Board"] - **Interference, opposition, and proceedings for concurrent use registration or for cancellation; notice; Trademark Trial and Appeal Board"] Interference, opposition, and proceedings for concurrent use registration or for cancellation; notice; Trademark Trial and Appeal Board**: — Interference, opposition, and proceedings for concurrent use registration or for cancellation; notice; Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (a) In every case of… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1072. — Registration as constructive notice of claim of ownership"] - **Registration as constructive notice of claim of ownership"] Registration as constructive notice of claim of ownership**: — Registration as constructive notice of claim of ownership Registration of a mark on the principal register provided by this chapter or under the Act of March… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER IV — THE MADRID PROTOCOL", "§ 1141d. — Request for extension of protection subsequent to international registration"] - **Request for extension of protection subsequent to international registration"] Request for extension of protection subsequent to international registration**: — Request for extension of protection subsequent to international registration The holder of an international registration that is based upon a basic… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1066a. — Ex parte expungement"] - **Ex parte expungement"] Ex parte expungement**: — Ex parte expungement (a) Petition Notwithstanding sections 1057(b) and 1072 of this title, and subsections (a) and (b) of section 1115 of this title , any… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1126. — International conventions"] - **International conventions"] International conventions**: — International conventions (a) Register of marks communicated by international bureaus The Director shall keep a register of all marks communicated to him by… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1054. — Collective marks and certification marks registrable"] - **Collective marks and certification marks registrable"] Collective marks and certification marks registrable**: — Collective marks and certification marks registrable Subject to the provisions relating to the registration of trademarks, so far as they are applicable… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1053. — Service marks registrable"] - **Service marks registrable"] Service marks registrable**: — Service marks registrable Subject to the provisions relating to the registration of trademarks, so far as they are applicable, service marks shall be… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1052. — Trademarks registrable on principal register; concurrent registration"] - **Trademarks registrable on principal register; concurrent registration"] Trademarks registrable on principal register; concurrent registration**: — Trademarks registrable on principal register; concurrent registration No trademark by which the goods of the applicant may be distinguished from the goods of… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1068. — Action of Director in interference, opposition, and proceedings for concurrent use registration or for cancellation"] - **Action of Director in interference, opposition, and proceedings for concurrent use registration or for cancellation"] Action of Director in interference, opposition, and proceedings for concurrent use registration or for cancellation**: — Action of Director in interference, opposition, and proceedings for concurrent use registration or for cancellation In such proceedings the Director may… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1065. — Incontestability of right to use mark under certain conditions"] - **Incontestability of right to use mark under certain conditions"] Incontestability of right to use mark under certain conditions**: — Incontestability of right to use mark under certain conditions Except on a ground for which application to cancel may be filed at any time under paragraphs… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1055. — Use by related companies affecting validity and registration"] - **Use by related companies affecting validity and registration"] Use by related companies affecting validity and registration**: — Use by related companies affecting validity and registration Where a registered mark or a mark sought to be registered is or may be used legitimately by… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1121. — Jurisdiction of Federal courts; State and local requirements that registered trademarks be altered or displayed differently; prohibition"] - **Jurisdiction of Federal courts; State and local requirements that registered trademarks be altered or displayed differently; prohibition"] Jurisdiction of Federal courts; State and local requirements that registered trademarks be altered or displayed differently; prohibition**: — Jurisdiction of Federal courts; State and local requirements that registered trademarks be altered or displayed differently; prohibition (a) The district and… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1123. — Rules and regulations for conduct of proceedings in Patent and Trademark Office"] - **Rules and regulations for conduct of proceedings in Patent and Trademark Office"] Rules and regulations for conduct of proceedings in Patent and Trademark Office**: — Rules and regulations for conduct of proceedings in Patent and Trademark Office The Director shall make rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law, for… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1063. — Opposition to registration"] - **Opposition to registration"] Opposition to registration**: — Opposition to registration (a) Any person who believes that he would be damaged by the registration of a mark upon the principal register, including the… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1116. — Injunctive relief"] - **Injunctive relief"] Injunctive relief**: — Injunctive relief (a) Jurisdiction; service The several courts vested with jurisdiction of civil actions arising under this chapter shall have power to grant… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER IV — THE MADRID PROTOCOL", "§ 1141. — Definitions"] - **Definitions"] Definitions**: — Definitions In this subchapter: (1) Basic application The term “basic application” means the application for the registration of a mark that has been filed… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1113. — Fees"] - **Fees"] Fees**: — Fees (a) Applications; services; materials The Director shall establish fees for the filing and processing of an application for the registration of a… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER IV — THE MADRID PROTOCOL", "§ 1141i. — Effect of extension of protection"] - **Effect of extension of protection"] Effect of extension of protection**: — Effect of extension of protection (a) Issuance of extension of protection Unless a request for extension of protection is refused under section 1141h of this… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1125. — False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden"] - **False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden"] False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden**: — False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden (a) Civil action (1) Any person who, on or in connection with any goods or services… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1122. — Liability of United States and States, and instrumentalities and officials thereof"] - **Liability of United States and States, and instrumentalities and officials thereof"] Liability of United States and States, and instrumentalities and officials thereof**: — Liability of United States and States, and instrumentalities and officials thereof (a) Waiver of sovereign immunity by the United States The United States… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER II — THE SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER", "§ 1092. — Publication; not subject to opposition; cancellation"] - **Publication; not subject to opposition; cancellation"] Publication; not subject to opposition; cancellation**: — Publication; not subject to opposition; cancellation Marks for the supplemental register shall not be published for or be subject to opposition, but shall be… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1061. — Execution of acknowledgments and verifications"] - **Execution of acknowledgments and verifications"] Execution of acknowledgments and verifications**: — Execution of acknowledgments and verifications Acknowledgments and verifications required under this chapter may be made before any person within the United… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1119. — Power of court over registration"] - **Power of court over registration"] Power of court over registration**: — Power of court over registration In any action involving a registered mark the court may determine the right to registration, order the cancelation of… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1114. — Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers"] - **Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers"] Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers**: — Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers (1) Any person who shall, without the consent of the registrant— (a) use in commerce… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1111. — Notice of registration; display with mark; recovery of profits and damages in infringement suit"] - **Notice of registration; display with mark; recovery of profits and damages in infringement suit"] Notice of registration; display with mark; recovery of profits and damages in infringement suit**: — Notice of registration; display with mark; recovery of profits and damages in infringement suit Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1072 of this title… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER II — THE SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER", "§ 1093. — Registration certificates for marks on principal and supplemental registers to be different"] - **Registration certificates for marks on principal and supplemental registers to be different"] Registration certificates for marks on principal and supplemental registers to be different**: — Registration certificates for marks on principal and supplemental registers to be different The certificates of registration for marks registered on the… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER II — THE SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER", "§ 1096. — Registration on supplemental register not used to stop importations"] - **Registration on supplemental register not used to stop importations"] Registration on supplemental register not used to stop importations**: — Registration on supplemental register not used to stop importations Registration on the supplemental register or under the Act of March 19, 1920 , shall not… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER IV — THE MADRID PROTOCOL", "§ 1141l. — Assignment of an extension of protection"] - **Assignment of an extension of protection"] Assignment of an extension of protection**: — Assignment of an extension of protection An extension of protection may be assigned, together with the goodwill associated with the mark, only to a person… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1062. — Publication"] - **Publication"] Publication**: — Publication (a) Examination and publication Upon the filing of an application for registration and payment of the prescribed fee, the Director shall refer… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER IV — THE MADRID PROTOCOL", "§ 1141c. — Restriction, abandonment, cancellation, or expiration of a basic application or basic registration"] - **Restriction, abandonment, cancellation, or expiration of a basic application or basic registration"] Restriction, abandonment, cancellation, or expiration of a basic application or basic registration**: — Restriction, abandonment, cancellation, or expiration of a basic application or basic registration With respect to an international application transmitted… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER IV — THE MADRID PROTOCOL", "§ 1141j. — Dependence of extension of protection to the United States on the underlying international registration"] - **Dependence of extension of protection to the United States on the underlying international registration"] Dependence of extension of protection to the United States on the underlying international registration**: — Dependence of extension of protection to the United States on the underlying international registration (a) Effect of cancellation of international… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER II — THE SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER", "§ 1094. — Provisions of chapter applicable to registrations on supplemental register"] - **Provisions of chapter applicable to registrations on supplemental register"] Provisions of chapter applicable to registrations on supplemental register**: — Provisions of chapter applicable to registrations on supplemental register The provisions of this chapter shall govern so far as applicable applications for… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1115. — Registration on principal register as evidence of exclusive right to use mark; defenses"] - **Registration on principal register as evidence of exclusive right to use mark; defenses"] Registration on principal register as evidence of exclusive right to use mark; defenses**: — Registration on principal register as evidence of exclusive right to use mark; defenses (a) Evidentiary value; defenses Any registration issued under the Act… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1070. — Appeals to Trademark Trial and Appeal Board from decisions of examiners"] - **Appeals to Trademark Trial and Appeal Board from decisions of examiners"] Appeals to Trademark Trial and Appeal Board from decisions of examiners**: — Appeals to Trademark Trial and Appeal Board from decisions of examiners An appeal may be taken to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board from any final… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1059. — Renewal of registration"] - **Renewal of registration"] Renewal of registration**: — Renewal of registration (a) Period of renewal; time for renewal Subject to the provisions of section 1058 of this title , each registration may be renewed… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1117. — Recovery for violation of rights"] - **Recovery for violation of rights"] Recovery for violation of rights**: — Recovery for violation of rights (a) Profits; damages and costs; attorney fees When a violation of any right of the registrant of a mark registered in the… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER IV — THE MADRID PROTOCOL", "§ 1141e. — Extension of protection of an international registration to the United States under the Madrid Protocol"] - **Extension of protection of an international registration to the United States under the Madrid Protocol"] Extension of protection of an international registration to the United States under the Madrid Protocol**: — Extension of protection of an international registration to the United States under the Madrid Protocol (a) In general Subject to the provisions of section… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1069. — Application of equitable principles in inter partes proceedings"] - **Application of equitable principles in inter partes proceedings"] Application of equitable principles in inter partes proceedings**: — Application of equitable principles in inter partes proceedings In all inter partes proceedings equitable principles of laches, estoppel, and acquiescence… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1118. — Destruction of infringing articles"] - **Destruction of infringing articles"] Destruction of infringing articles**: — Destruction of infringing articles In any action arising under this chapter, in which a violation of any right of the registrant of a mark registered in the… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER IV — THE MADRID PROTOCOL", "§ 1141j. — Dependence of extension of protection to the United States on the underlying international registration"] - **Dependence of extension of protection to the United States on the underlying international registration"] Dependence of extension of protection to the United States on the underlying international registration**: — Dependence of extension of protection to the United States on the underlying international registration (4) of the Madrid Protocol, may file an application… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1066b. — Ex parte reexamination"] - **Ex parte reexamination"] Ex parte reexamination**: — Ex parte reexamination (3) include a verified statement that sets forth— (A) the elements of the reasonable investigation the petitioner conducted to… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER IV — THE MADRID PROTOCOL", "§ 1141k. — Duration, affidavits and fees"] - **Duration, affidavits and fees"] Duration, affidavits and fees**: — Duration, affidavits and fees (1) (A) state that the mark is in use in commerce; (B) set forth the goods and services recited in the extension of protection… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1057. — Certificates of registration"] - **Certificates of registration"] Certificates of registration**: — Certificates of registration constitute constructive use of the mark, conferring a right of priority, nationwide in effect, on or in connection with the… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1066a. — Ex parte expungement"] - **Ex parte expungement"] Ex parte expungement**: — Ex parte expungement (2), determine whether the petition sets forth a prima facie case of the mark having never been used in commerce on or in connection… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1059. — Renewal of registration"] - **Renewal of registration"] Renewal of registration**: — Renewal of registration last designation so filed. If the person so designated cannot be found at the address given in the last designation, or if the… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1071. — Appeal to courts"] - **Appeal to courts"] Appeal to courts**: — Appeal to courts (2) When an appeal is taken to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the appellant shall file in the United States… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1114. — Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers"] - **Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers"] Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers**: — Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers all agencies and instrumentalities thereof, and all individuals, firms… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1058. — Duration, affidavits and fees"] - **Duration, affidavits and fees"] Duration, affidavits and fees**: — Duration, affidavits and fees (2) (A) set forth the goods and services recited in the registration on or in connection with which the mark is not in use in… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1065. — Incontestability of right to use mark under certain conditions"] - **Incontestability of right to use mark under certain conditions"] Incontestability of right to use mark under certain conditions**: — Incontestability of right to use mark under certain conditions (3) an affidavit is filed with the Director within one year after the expiration of any such… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1064. — Cancellation of registration"] - **Cancellation of registration"] Cancellation of registration**: — Cancellation of registration (3) At any time if the registered mark becomes the generic name for the goods or services, or a portion thereof, for which it is… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1116. — Injunctive relief"] - **Injunctive relief"] Injunctive relief**: — Injunctive relief or by any other United States district court in whose jurisdiction the defendant may be found. (b) Transfer of certified copies of court… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1062. — Publication"] - **Publication"] Publication**: — Publication (1), the applicant shall have a period of 6 months in which to reply or amend the application, or such shorter time that is not less than 60… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1125. — False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden"] - **False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden"] False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden**: — False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden (3) In a civil action for trade dress infringement under this chapter for trade… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1052. — Trademarks registrable on principal register; concurrent registration"] - **Trademarks registrable on principal register; concurrent registration"] Trademarks registrable on principal register; concurrent registration**: — Trademarks registrable on principal register; concurrent registration (9) of title 19 ) enters into force with respect to the United States. (b) Consists of… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1124. — Importation of goods bearing infringing marks or names forbidden"] - **Importation of goods bearing infringing marks or names forbidden"] Importation of goods bearing infringing marks or names forbidden**: — Importation of goods bearing infringing marks or names forbidden the Secretary of the Treasury shall prescribe, and may furnish to the Department facsimiles… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER IV — THE MADRID PROTOCOL", "§ 1141h. — Examination of and opposition to request for extension of protection; notification of refusal"] - **Examination of and opposition to request for extension of protection; notification of refusal"] Examination of and opposition to request for extension of protection; notification of refusal**: — Examination of and opposition to request for extension of protection; notification of refusal (1) Within 18 months after the date on which the International… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1122. — Liability of United States and States, and instrumentalities and officials thereof"] - **Liability of United States and States, and instrumentalities and officials thereof"] Liability of United States and States, and instrumentalities and officials thereof**: — Liability of United States and States, and instrumentalities and officials thereof 1116 of this title , actual damages, profits, costs and attorney’s fees… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1060. — Assignment"] - **Assignment"] Assignment**: — Assignment (4) An assignment shall be void against any subsequent purchaser for valuable consideration without notice, unless the prescribed information… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1126. — International conventions"] - **International conventions"] International conventions**: — International conventions give effect to any provision of such convention, treaty or reciprocal law, in addition to the rights to which any owner of a mark… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER II — THE SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER", "§ 1091. — Supplemental register"] - **Supplemental register"] Supplemental register**: — Supplemental register (3) of this title , if such mark has been in lawful use in commerce by the owner thereof, on or in connection with any goods or… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER IV — THE MADRID PROTOCOL", "§ 1141. — Definitions"] - **Definitions"] Definitions**: — Definitions (5) Declaration of bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce The term “declaration of bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce”… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1051. — Application for registration; verification"] - **Application for registration; verification"] Application for registration; verification**: — Application for registration; verification (3) The statement shall be verified by the applicant and specify that— (A) the person making the verification… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1127. — Construction and definitions; intent of chapter"] - **Construction and definitions; intent of chapter"] Construction and definitions; intent of chapter**: — Construction and definitions; intent of chapter such instrumentality, officer, or employee, shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter in the same… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1115. — Registration on principal register as evidence of exclusive right to use mark; defenses"] - **Registration on principal register as evidence of exclusive right to use mark; defenses"] Registration on principal register as evidence of exclusive right to use mark; defenses**: — Registration on principal register as evidence of exclusive right to use mark; defenses the provisions of section 1059 of this title if the goods or services… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1117. — Recovery for violation of rights"] - **Recovery for violation of rights"] Recovery for violation of rights**: — Recovery for violation of rights (1)(a) of this title or section 220506 of title 36 , in a case involving use of a counterfeit mark or designation (as… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1115. — Registration on principal register as evidence of exclusive right to use mark; defenses"] - **Registration on principal register as evidence of exclusive right to use mark; defenses"] Registration on principal register as evidence of exclusive right to use mark; defenses**: — Registration on principal register as evidence of exclusive right to use mark; defenses (5) That the mark whose use by a party is charged as an infringement… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1058. — Duration, affidavits and fees"] - **Duration, affidavits and fees"] Duration, affidavits and fees**: — Duration, affidavits and fees so designated by leaving with that person or mailing to that person a copy thereof at the address specified in the last… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1114. — Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers"] - **Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers"] Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers**: — Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers (12) of title 18 , the remedies of the owner of the right infringed or person… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1062. — Publication"] - **Publication"] Publication**: — Publication (1). (c) Republication of marks registered under prior acts A registrant of a mark registered under the provisions of the Act of March 3, 1881… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER IV — THE MADRID PROTOCOL", "§ 1141h. — Examination of and opposition to request for extension of protection; notification of refusal"] - **Examination of and opposition to request for extension of protection; notification of refusal"] Examination of and opposition to request for extension of protection; notification of refusal**: — Examination of and opposition to request for extension of protection; notification of refusal (2) is not sent to the International Bureau within the time… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER IV — THE MADRID PROTOCOL", "§ 1141. — Definitions"] - **Definitions"] Definitions**: — Definitions (9) International Bureau The term “International Bureau” means the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organization. (10)… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1057. — Certificates of registration"] - **Certificates of registration"] Certificates of registration**: — Certificates of registration (3) has filed a foreign application to register the mark on the basis of which he or she has acquired a right of priority, and… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1052. — Trademarks registrable on principal register; concurrent registration"] - **Trademarks registrable on principal register; concurrent registration"] Trademarks registrable on principal register; concurrent registration**: — Trademarks registrable on principal register; concurrent registration (1) the earliest of the filing dates of the applications pending or of any registration… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1117. — Recovery for violation of rights"] - **Recovery for violation of rights"] Recovery for violation of rights**: — Recovery for violation of rights (2) of title 26 , beginning on the date of the service of the claimant’s pleadings setting forth the claim for such entry of… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER IV — THE MADRID PROTOCOL", "§ 1141k. — Duration, affidavits and fees"] - **Duration, affidavits and fees"] Duration, affidavits and fees**: — Duration, affidavits and fees (2) (A) set forth the goods and services recited in the extension of protection on or in connection with which the mark is not… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1051. — Application for registration; verification"] - **Application for registration; verification"] Application for registration; verification**: — Application for registration; verification (1) A person who has a bona fide intention, under circumstances showing the good faith of such person, to use a… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1066b. — Ex parte reexamination"] - **Ex parte reexamination"] Ex parte reexamination**: — Ex parte reexamination (3) and the general types of evidence that could support a prima facie case that the mark was not in use in commerce on or in… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1071. — Appeal to courts"] - **Appeal to courts"] Appeal to courts**: — Appeal to courts (4) The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit shall review the decision from which the appeal is taken on the record before… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1064. — Cancellation of registration"] - **Cancellation of registration"] Cancellation of registration**: — Cancellation of registration (4) At any time if the mark is registered under the Act of March 3, 1881 , or the Act of February 20, 1905 , and has not been… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1126. — International conventions"] - **International conventions"] International conventions**: — International conventions (1) the application in the United States is filed within six months from the date on which the application was first filed in the… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1127. — Construction and definitions; intent of chapter"] - **Construction and definitions; intent of chapter"] Construction and definitions; intent of chapter**: — Construction and definitions; intent of chapter (2) which a person has a bona fide intention to use in commerce and applies to register on the principal… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1116. — Injunctive relief"] - **Injunctive relief"] Injunctive relief**: — Injunctive relief of the said registration or registrations and to incorporate the same as a part of the contents of said file wrapper. (d) Civil actions… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1066a. — Ex parte expungement"] - **Ex parte expungement"] Ex parte expungement**: — Ex parte expungement (3) of this title , need not be extendable to 6 months; (2) set limits governing the timing and number of petitions filed for a… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1125. — False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden"] - **False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden"] False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden**: — False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden (1), a mark is famous if it is widely recognized by the general consuming public of… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1116. — Injunctive relief"] - **Injunctive relief"] Injunctive relief**: — Injunctive relief (1)(a) of this title or section 220506 of title 36 with respect to a violation that consists of using a counterfeit mark in connection with… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1051. — Application for registration; verification"] - **Application for registration; verification"] Application for registration; verification**: — Application for registration; verification (3) The statement shall be verified by the applicant and specify— (A) that the person making the verification… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1066a. — Ex parte expungement"] - **Ex parte expungement"] Ex parte expungement**: — Ex parte expungement (3) define the relation of a proceeding under this section to other proceedings concerning the mark. (e) Registrant’s evidence of use A… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1064. — Cancellation of registration"] - **Cancellation of registration"] Cancellation of registration**: — Cancellation of registration (5) shall be deemed to prohibit the registrant from using its certification mark in advertising or promoting recognition of the… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1127. — Construction and definitions; intent of chapter"] - **Construction and definitions; intent of chapter"] Construction and definitions; intent of chapter**: — Construction and definitions; intent of chapter (2) which such cooperative, association, or other collective group or organization has a bona fide intention… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1117. — Recovery for violation of rights"] - **Recovery for violation of rights"] Recovery for violation of rights**: — Recovery for violation of rights (1) of this title , the plaintiff may elect, at any time before final judgment is rendered by the trial court, to recover… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1126. — International conventions"] - **International conventions"] International conventions**: — International conventions (4) nothing in this subsection shall entitle the owner of a registration granted under this section to sue for acts committed prior… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER IV — THE MADRID PROTOCOL", "§ 1141k. — Duration, affidavits and fees"] - **Duration, affidavits and fees"] Duration, affidavits and fees**: — Duration, affidavits and fees be served upon the person so designated by leaving with that person or mailing to that person a copy thereof at the address… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1125. — False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden"] - **False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden"] False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden**: — False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden (1), “dilution by blurring” is association arising from the similarity between a… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1071. — Appeal to courts"] - **Appeal to courts"] Appeal to courts**: — Appeal to courts (1) Whenever a person authorized by subsection (a) of this section to appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER IV — THE MADRID PROTOCOL", "§ 1141. — Definitions"] - **Definitions"] Definitions**: — Definitions (17) Opposition period The term “opposition period” means the time allowed for filing an opposition in the United States Patent and Trademark… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1066b. — Ex parte reexamination"] - **Ex parte reexamination"] Ex parte reexamination**: — Ex parte reexamination (3) define the relation of a reexamination proceeding under this section to other proceedings concerning the mark. (f) Registrant’s… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1052. — Trademarks registrable on principal register; concurrent registration"] - **Trademarks registrable on principal register; concurrent registration"] Trademarks registrable on principal register; concurrent registration**: — Trademarks registrable on principal register; concurrent registration (3) when used on or in connection with the goods of the applicant is primarily… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1114. — Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers"] - **Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers"] Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers**: — Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers name registration authority that takes any action described under clause (ii)… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1057. — Certificates of registration"] - **Certificates of registration"] Certificates of registration**: — Certificates of registration the United States Patent and Trademark Office relating to marks, and copies of registrations, when authenticated by the seal of… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1071. — Appeal to courts"] - **Appeal to courts"] Appeal to courts**: — Appeal to courts (3) In any case where there is no adverse party, a copy of the complaint shall be served on the Director, and, unless the court finds the… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1057. — Certificates of registration"] - **Certificates of registration"] Certificates of registration**: — Certificates of registration of correction or, in his discretion, a new certificate upon the payment of the prescribed fee: Provided , That the correction… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1127. — Construction and definitions; intent of chapter"] - **Construction and definitions; intent of chapter"] Construction and definitions; intent of chapter**: — Construction and definitions; intent of chapter (1) When its use has been discontinued with intent not to resume such use. Intent not to resume may be… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1114. — Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers"] - **Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers"] Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers**: — Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers section for the registration or maintenance of a domain name for another absent a… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1066b. — Ex parte reexamination"] - **Ex parte reexamination"] Ex parte reexamination**: — Ex parte reexamination (1) In general The Director may, on the Director’s own initiative, institute an ex parte reexamination proceeding if the Director… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1052. — Trademarks registrable on principal register; concurrent registration"] - **Trademarks registrable on principal register; concurrent registration"] Trademarks registrable on principal register; concurrent registration**: — Trademarks registrable on principal register; concurrent registration (5) of this section, nothing in this chapter shall prevent the registration of a mark… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1126. — International conventions"] - **International conventions"] International conventions**: — International conventions in the country of origin and the duration, validity, or transfer in the United States of such registration shall be governed by the… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1051. — Application for registration; verification"] - **Application for registration; verification"] Application for registration; verification**: — Application for registration; verification (4) The applicant shall comply with such rules or regulations as may be prescribed by the Director. The Director… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1125. — False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden"] - **False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden"] False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden**: — False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden (3) Exclusions The following shall not be actionable as dilution by blurring or… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1066a. — Ex parte expungement"] - **Ex parte expungement"] Ex parte expungement**: — Ex parte expungement expunge was filed under subsection (a), or an ex parte expungement proceeding was instituted by the Director under subsection (h)… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1116. — Injunctive relief"] - **Injunctive relief"] Injunctive relief**: — Injunctive relief (2) The court shall not receive an application under this subsection unless the applicant has given such notice of the application as is… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1066a. — Ex parte expungement"] - **Ex parte expungement"] Ex parte expungement**: — Ex parte expungement (1) When petition may be filed, ex parte expungement proceeding instituted A petition for ex parte expungement of a registration under… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1114. — Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers"] - **Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers"] Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers**: — Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers (3) (A) Any person who engages in the conduct described in paragraph (11) of section… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1116. — Injunctive relief"] - **Injunctive relief"] Injunctive relief**: — Injunctive relief (4) The court shall not grant such an application unless— (A) the person obtaining an order under this subsection provides the security… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1066b. — Ex parte reexamination"] - **Ex parte reexamination"] Ex parte reexamination**: — Ex parte reexamination (2) Estoppel With respect to a particular registration, for any goods or services previously subject to an instituted ex parte… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1125. — False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden"] - **False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden"] False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden**: — False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden (5) Additional remedies In an action brought under this subsection, the owner of the… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1051. — Application for registration; verification"] - **Application for registration; verification"] Application for registration; verification**: — Application for registration; verification (2) of this title to an applicant under subsection (b) of this section, the applicant shall file in the Patent and… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1071. — Appeal to courts"] - **Appeal to courts"] Appeal to courts**: — Appeal to courts (4) Where there is an adverse party, such suit may be instituted against the party in interest as shown by the records of the United States… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1127. — Construction and definitions; intent of chapter"] - **Construction and definitions; intent of chapter"] Construction and definitions; intent of chapter**: — Construction and definitions; intent of chapter (2) When any course of conduct of the owner, including acts of omission as well as commission, causes the… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1066a. — Ex parte expungement"] - **Ex parte expungement"] Ex parte expungement**: — Ex parte expungement (2) Estoppel With respect to a particular registration, for goods or services previously subject to an instituted expungement proceeding… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1125. — False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden"] - **False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden"] False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden**: — False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden (6) Ownership of valid registration a complete bar to action The ownership by a… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1127. — Construction and definitions; intent of chapter"] - **Construction and definitions; intent of chapter"] Construction and definitions; intent of chapter**: — Construction and definitions; intent of chapter (1) of title 47 . Words used in the singular include the plural and vice versa. The intent of this chapter is… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1051. — Application for registration; verification"] - **Application for registration; verification"] Application for registration; verification**: — Application for registration; verification (1). In addition to an extension under the preceding sentence, the Director may, upon a showing of good cause by… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1114. — Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers"] - **Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers"] Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers**: — Remedies; infringement; innocent infringement by printers and publishers (11) of section 110 of such title. (B) A manufacturer, licensee, or licensor of… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1116. — Injunctive relief"] - **Injunctive relief"] Injunctive relief**: — Injunctive relief (5) An order under this subsection shall set forth— (A) the findings of fact and conclusions of law required for the order; (B) a… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1125. — False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden"] - **False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden"] False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden**: — False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden (1) (A) A person shall be liable in a civil action by the owner of a mark, including… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1051. — Application for registration; verification"] - **Application for registration; verification"] Application for registration; verification**: — Application for registration; verification (1) and ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1116. — Injunctive relief"] - **Injunctive relief"] Injunctive relief**: — Injunctive relief (9) The court shall order that service of a copy of the order under this subsection shall be made by a Federal law enforcement officer… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1125. — False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden"] - **False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden"] False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden**: — False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden noncommercial or fair use of the mark in a site accessible under the domain name… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER I — THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER", "§ 1051. — Application for registration; verification"] - **Application for registration; verification"] Application for registration; verification**: — Application for registration; verification (2) for filing a statement of use. (e) Designation of resident for service of process and notices If the applicant… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1125. — False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden"] - **False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden"] False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden**: — False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden the meaning of subsection (c). (ii) Bad faith intent described under subparagraph… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1116. — Injunctive relief"] - **Injunctive relief"] Injunctive relief**: — Injunctive relief (11) A person who suffers damage by reason of a wrongful seizure under this subsection has a cause of action against the applicant for the… ### ["Title 15 — COMMERCE AND TRADE", "CHAPTER 22 — TRADEMARKS", "SUBCHAPTER III — GENERAL PROVISIONS", "§ 1125. — False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden"] - **False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden"] False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden**: — False designations of origin, false descriptions, and dilution forbidden (2) (A) The owner of a mark may file an in rem civil action against a domain name in… --- Consilena is a software provider, not a law firm. 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