Tag Archives: Trademark

The first non-traditional trademark registrations have been granted in Mexico

The Mexican Industrial Property Law was significantly amended last year through two batches of amendments. Read this Kat's reviews on the first batch here and the second one here and here. The second batch of amendments to the Law entered into … Continue reading

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Top Patent, Trademark, and IP Stories from Last Week (4/15-4/21/19)

Every week, we will be highlighting the top patent, copyright, trademark, intellectual property, etc. stories of the previous week in our “In Case You Missed It” segment. The list itself is in no particular order and includes a wide range … Continue reading

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Canadian Trademark Oppositions – Put Your Best Foot Forward

Before a Canadian trademark is registered, it must be advertised and exposed to third-party opposition before the Canadian Trademarks Opposition Board (“TMOB”).  Procedural complexity has triggered criticism of Canadian trademark opposition proceedings as formalistic.  For example, appeals from the TMOB to the … Continue reading

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Introducing the NRF Parker Chatbot for Canadian Trademark Law

Ensuring compliance with Canada’s new trademark regime is a step-by-step process. Norton Rose Fulbright trademark lawyers and agents can help your organization better understand some of the key changes, including: The new definition of what is a registrable trademark; The … Continue reading

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How the Smallest Detail Becomes the Biggest Pitfall in Trademark Applications

Filing a federal trademark application in the U.S. requires careful attention to a number of details, including obvious components, like the configuration of the mark and the nature of the goods and/or services on which it is being used or … Continue reading

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