Trademark Modernization Act (TMA): From Principle to Practice
An extensive examination of the Trademark Modernization Act (TMA) and its useful ramifications for registering, preserving, and safeguarding trademarks in the United States is offered in this webinar. Discover the main changes, including the revised expungement and reexamination processes, the shortened response deadlines, and audit prevention advice.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Trademark Modernization Act (TMA)
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What is the Trademark Modernization Act (TMA)?
The TMA is a U.S. law enacted in 2020 that reformed trademark registration processes, introducing new expungement and reexamination proceedings.
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How does the TMA affect U.S. trademark registration?
The TMA shortened response deadlines, introduced new cancellation procedures and created tools to remove deadwood registrations from the USPTO register.
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What is a trademark expungement proceeding under the TMA?
A trademark expungement allows third parties to petition the USPTO to cancel a registration if the mark was never used in commerce for some or all of the covered goods/services.
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Who should attend this webinar?
Trademark attorneys, IP professionals, brand managers and businesses expanding into the U.S. market.