Monthly Archive for March, 2010

Decisions made by the Board of Directors during the final session of the 37th ICANN meeting in Nairobi, Kenya

The Board of Directors adopted a pioneering package including an extensive database of trademarks for their protections on the Internet during the final session of the 37th ICANN meeting in Nairobi, Kenya. If you want to access all the information available visit Nairobi Meeting Link.

Costa Rica: Demand for Changes in Intellectual Property Law

Members of the group “Fotocopiando para estudiar” (“Photocopying to study”), formed by students and representatives of photocopiers in Costa Rica, attended the Legislative Assembly to demand the reform of the intellectual property law, in order to make an exception to the rules that prevent the copying of educational books. Continue reading ‘Costa Rica: Demand for Changes in Intellectual Property Law’

USPTO launches new trademark feedback mailbox

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has launched a new “Trademark Feedback mailbox”, available at TMFeedback@uspto.gov.

This new mailbox will be launched to contact the USPTO with complaints, compliments or other feedback for the trademark operation. It does not constitute an official filing in connection with trademark applications or registrations, and will not be part of the official record.

Source: USPTO

Changes in Issuance Method of some USPTO Notices

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is broadening the delivery of electronic notifications to trademark applicants who have authorized email communication with the USPTO.

On March 2010 three extra notices will be provided electronically:

- Notice of Acceptance of Amendment to Allege Use

- Notice of Acceptance of Statement of Use

- Notice of Approval of Extension Request

Continue reading ‘Changes in Issuance Method of some USPTO Notices’

Prevent Trademark Abuses with our Trademark Watch Service

Prevent trademark abuses with our Trademark Watch service, a periodical revision of recently filed trademarks. Continue reading ‘Prevent Trademark Abuses with our Trademark Watch Service’