Written by Jan Buza
Co-founder of Trama
Although trademark registration gives its owner rights for the exclusive use of the mark in commerce, the burden of monitoring infringement falls onto the owner. In other words, to exercise the rights granted to you by your trademark, you first have to be aware of any infringement taking place.
One possible infringement threat, although mostly unintentional, can come from newly filed trademark applications. Trademark monitoring is the practice of monitoring trademark registries for the purpose of uncovering those applications that infringe on your existing trademark. You can then oppose these applications during their opposition period.
Trademark monitoring can either be performed manually or by signing up for a service that periodically searches the given database and sends you reports.
Is a trademark valid from the date of filing or the date of registration?
What are the consequences of repeatedly receiving office actions for the same trademark application?
What is the difference between substantive and non-substantive reasons for trademark dismissal?
What does "Prior pending application" in my office action mean?
How can I overcome a Section 2(e)(3) refusal of my trademark application?
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