Is it necessary to file evidence of use of a trademark in Mexico to keep it alive?

areyes@reyesfenig.com — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:00:00 +0100

There are two frequent questions I receive from foreign colleagues and Mexican businessmen regarding maintenance of Mexican trademark registrations.

One is if it is required to file evidence of use of a trademark with the Mexican Patent and Trademark Office (MPTO) from time to time in order to keep a trademark registration alive. The answer is ‘no'.

The other question is: If it is not required by the statute, why some Mexican trademark lawyers insist in this filing ever [...]

Analagous Use - TTAB Decision in the U.S.

rlederman@cantorcolburn.com — Fri, 02 May 2008 03:00:00 +0100

Trade Marks - As Published in Current Intelligence 2007

Title: Use (You) Snooze You Lose

Cite and date: L. & J.G. Stickley, Inc. v. Ronald C. Cosser [Jan. 11, 2007] Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) opinion in Cancellation Proceeding No. 92040202.

Conclusion sentence: Two registrations were cancelled based on analogous use where

Petitioner seeking cancellation established pr [...]

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Is it necessary to file evidence of use of a trademark in Mexico to keep it alive?

Analagous Use - TTAB Decision in the U.S.