Trademark cancellation and opposition proceedings are initiated by parties who believe they will be or are harmed by the registration of a certain trademark. The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) of the USPTO adjudicates these proceedings. The main difference between the two proceedings is that cancellation proceedings are filed against existing registrations and opposition proceedings are filed against pending …
International IP Litigation and Navigating Cross-Border Disputes
Each country has its own intellectual property laws and requirements and, when facing a cross-border intellectual property dispute, each country’s laws should be carefully considered. Challenges in International IP Litigation Disputes Some of the key issues and challenges arising in international IP litigation disputes include: How to Navigate Cross-Border Intellectual Property Disputes In many situations, companies may begin to establish …
