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...registrations, Section 8 and 15 Affidavits should be filed between the fifth a...
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... is particularly true when two parties have begun use of the same or similar marks without knowledge of one another and neither has a federal registration. Only a court can render a decision about the right to use, such as issuing an injunction or awarding damages for infringement. It should be noted that a federal registration can provide significant advantages to a party involved in a court proceeding. The PTO cannot provide advice concerning rights in a mark; only a private attorney can. Unlike copyrights or patents, trademark rights can last indefinitely if the owner continues to use the mark or identify its goods or services. The term of a federal trademark registration is 10 years, with 10-year renewal terms. However, between the fifth and sixth year after the date of initial registration, the registrant must file an affidavit setting forth certain information to keep the registration alive. If no affidavit is filed, the registration is canceled. Types of Applications for Federal Registration An applicant may apply for federal registration in three principle ways: An applicant who has already commenced using a mark in commerce may file based on that (a use application) . An applicant who has not yet used the mark may apply based on a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce (an intent-to-use application) . For the purpose of obtaining federal registration, commerce means all commerce that may lawfully be regulated by the U.S. Congress-for example, interstate commerce or commerce between the United States and another country. The use in commerce must be a bona fide use in the ordinary course of trade, and not made merely to reserve ...
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... UM limits of only $35,000. The nurse's estate sued the insurance agency, contending that the Uninsured/Underinsured coverage should have been $500,000 and that the agent was negligent in not providing it. Each policy year, the client had been advised that the limits for Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage would be equal to that of Liability coverage unless he chose a lower option. His priorities were to maintain high Liability limits but to keep premium costs down. He reasoned that his employees were covered by Workers' Comp while operating the ambulance, so they wouldn't need the added protection of higher UM coverage. When renewal time came, the client selected the lesser UM coverage and executed the appropriate waivers as required by state law. The testimony of the client, together with an affidavit executed by the agent, persuaded the third-party plaintiff that the waiver was a knowing and intelligent waiver. The agent was dismissed by way of an agreed order with minimal defense costs. In this case, good documentation was key to a good defense. Don't take Uninsured Motorist coverage for granted. Do the right thing: Provide your clients with the coverage they need and defend yourself against E&O claims. Your customers are looking to you for expert advice-don't disappoint them! This article is reprinted with permission from the Utica National Insurance Co. s E&O Bulletin. Curtis Pearsall, CPCU, AU, ARM, AIAF is vice president, E&O , Utica National Insurance Group. Login or Register (for FREE) to gain access to thousands of other great articles. Need more reasons ...
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... You’ll need to complete affidavits to show that the standard market wo...