🥛Enforcement Proceedings on Chocolate Milk Trademark Violations
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to institute a formal enforcement proceeding relating to the general exclusion order ("GEO") issued on November 15, 2022 and cease and desist orders ("CDOs") issued on November 18, 2024, in the above-referenced investigation.
Learn More📜Annual Business Impacts of the Madrid Protocol Information Collection
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, invites comments on the extension and revision of an existing information collection: 0651- 0051 (Madrid Protocol). The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comments preceding submission of the information collection to the office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Learn More📑USPTO Information Collection on Practitioner Conduct and Discipline
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, invites comments on the extension and revision of an existing information collection: 0651- 0017 (Practitioner Conduct and Discipline). The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comments preceding submission of the information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Learn More🥤Investigation Notice for Electrolyte Beverages Trademark Violations
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 27, 2024, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of CAB Enterprises, Inc. of Houston, Texas, Sueros y Bebidas Rehidratantes, S.A. de C.V. of Mexico, Brazos River Ventures LLC of Albany, New York, and Electrolit Manufacturing USA Inc. of Albany, New York. A supplement to the Complaint was filed on January 15, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain electrolyte containing beverages and labeling and packaging thereof by reason of infringement of one of more of U.S. Trademark Registration No. 4,222,726 ("the '726 mark"); U.S. Trademark Registration No. 4,833,885 ("the '885 mark"); U.S. Trademark Registration No. 4,717,350 ("the '350 mark"); and U.S. Trademark Registration No. 4,717,232 ("the '232 mark") (collectively, "Asserted Trademarks"). The complaint, as supplemented, further alleges that an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
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