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Mrz 18, 2014
Andrew Baum, Foley & Lardner LLP, United States
Katherine P. Califa, Foley & Lardner LLP, United States
First published on Mondaq

Full Class Heading Does Not Cover "All Services" in the...


Andrew Baum, Foley & Lardner LLP, United States, Katherine P. Califa, Foley & Lardner LLP, United States, First published on MondaqTrademark owners outside the United States often find it useful to file U.S. applications based on priority from an application or registration in their home country, or as an extension of protection from an International Registration under the Madrid Protocol. A recent decision from the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ("TTAB") highlights why trademark owners should consider drafting the description of goods and services in their home country registration to comply with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") practice if they are planning to use that registration as a basis for registration in the U.S.

On May 3, 2011 Fiat Group Marketing & Corporation Communications S.p.A. filed an extension of protection to the United States based on its International Registration No. 1082074, seeking registration of FIAT 500 for a wide variety of goods and services in Classes  read more