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Trademark Modernization Act (TMA)

Summary

Provides new tools to clear the federal trademark register of unused marks and clarifies the standard for getting injunctions in trademark cases.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to petition for the expungement of a trademark that was never used in commerce.
  • 02.
    Presumption of irreparable harm when seeking an injunction for trademark infringement.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Cancellation of a registered trademark if it is proven the mark was never used.
  • 02.
    Removal of specific goods or services from a trademark registration.

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