1. You legally own the mark
2. You can pursue legal action against infringers
3. Your trademark will appear in searches
4. Prevent against imported goods
5. Easier path to international rights
6. Use of ® symbol
Date: March 3, 2020 (page 1 of 2)
1. Absolute grounds for refusal of registration – relate to the intrinsic qualities of the mark
2. Relative grounds for refusal of registration – relate to conflicts with earlier trade mark rights belonging to third parties
1. #Prohibited Marks
If the use of which is likely to confuse or deceive the public or contrary to law.
2. #Scandalous or Offensive Matter
If it contains or comprises any scandalous or offensive matter or would not otherwise be entitled to protection in any court of law.
3. #Prejudicial to the
Trademark means any sign capable of being represented graphically which is capable of distinguishing goods or services of one undertaking from those of other undertakings.
#Sign – any letter, word, name, signature, numeral, device, brand, heading, label, ticket, shape of goods or
Considering how important the Internet has become to businesses, it only makes sense that many trademark owners might wish to use their trademark as a domain name for their business website. In that case, it’s important to understand that trademarks and domain names are regulated by two completely
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