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December 10, 2009

North Face Apparel Corp. v. Williams Pharmacy, Inc., et al.
North Face files lawsuit for trademark infringement and dilution against South Butt.

November 6, 2009

In re 1800mattress.com
MATTRESS.COM was affirmed by the CAFC as generic for selling mattresses online.

August 31, 2009

In re Bose
CAFC affirmed that an intent to deceive in renewal of a registration required making a statement while knowing the statement to be false. Mere mistake or negligence does not rise to fraud on the USPTO.

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Extension of Time

This is a request to delay filing a Statement of Use – for a fee, the Trademark Office will allow additional periods of six (6) months before the need to file the Statement of Use - this can be done five (5) times, but each one after the first must have a good reason

European Community Mark (ECM)

Community Trade Mark (CTM) – trademark single filing that can extend to all European Economic Community (EEC) member countries

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All examinations at the Trademark Office are reviewed by an attorney for compliance with trademark laws

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