Practical Considerations of Using the Madrid Protocol
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued final rules implementing the inventor's oath or declaration provisions of the America Invents Act (AIA) on August 14, 2012.
by Sana Tahir, Law Clerk and Andrew Ollis, Partner
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What does U.S. adherence to the Madrid Protocol mean for trademark owners, domestic and foreign? What change in analysis or approach should be adopted for building a sound international trademark portfolio? This overview presents some of the factors for consideration.
by Sana Tahir, Law Clerk and Andrew Ollis, Partner
