13.1.2.1 Ownership and Priority - Unregistered and Contestable Marks.

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - 7th Circuit - Civil
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-JURY-7THCIR-13-1-2-1
• Format: Word

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Official Pattern Jury Instructions adopted by Federal 7th Circuit Court. All converted to Word format. Please see the official site for addional information. www.ca7.uscourts.gov/pattern-jury-instructions/pattern-jury.htm 13.1.2.1 Ownership and Priority — Unregistered and Contestable Marks is the name given to marks that have been used in commerce but have not yet earned registered trademark status. Such marks are often referred to as "unregistered" or "common law" marks, and are generally distinguishable by the ™ or ℠ symbol. They are considered to have an equal priority with registered marks, meaning the first person to use a mark in commerce is the rightful owner of the mark. These marks are usually contestable, meaning that another person may challenge the ownership of the mark by filing a trademark infringement claim. Types of unregistered and contestable marks include trade dress, trade names, logos, slogans, and product packaging.

13.1.2.1 Ownership and Priority — Unregistered and Contestable Marks is the name given to marks that have been used in commerce but have not yet earned registered trademark status. Such marks are often referred to as "unregistered" or "common law" marks, and are generally distinguishable by the ™ or ℠ symbol. They are considered to have an equal priority with registered marks, meaning the first person to use a mark in commerce is the rightful owner of the mark. These marks are usually contestable, meaning that another person may challenge the ownership of the mark by filing a trademark infringement claim. Types of unregistered and contestable marks include trade dress, trade names, logos, slogans, and product packaging.