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The only thing so far that bothers me about this is the "SM" next to the name... All current registrations are marked dead at the USPTO. Question - why does th
by WaitWaitWha 5y ago
The only thing so far that bothers me about this is the "SM" next to the name...
All current registrations are marked dead at the USPTO.
Question - why does the US Gov have to create and register a 'Service Mark'?
( https://tmsearch.uspto.gov https://tmsearch.uspto.gov )
- Rebelgecko 5y ago℠ is often used when the registration is still pending
- WaitWaitWha 5y agoBut, why register it? My only guess it to be able to go after others who use it without permission, i.e. control narrative.
- djur 5y agoIt's hard to "control narrative" with trademark law, but you can go after people who are, say, illegally collecting donations or offering quack treatments.