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Why Non-US Citizens Now Need To Hire A US Trademark Attorney

May 6, 2021 No Comments

Citizens outside of the United States are now required to hire a US trademark attorney if they wish to sell their products in the US with USPTO protection. This wasn’t always the case, but as of August 3, 2019, all non-US trademark applicants, registrants, or parties must be represented by a US attorney when they apply. This law has been put in place for a number of reasons, and the role that the U.S. trademark register plays in how businesses make brand-related legal decisions is a big one. Basically, the USPTO wants to ensure that all applicants/registrants are in full compliance with US trademark law, as well as to ensure

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Canadian Businesses Now Required to Retain a U.S. Trademark Attorney

June 22, 2020 No Comments

Effective as of August 3, 2019, Canadian patent agents no longer have the authority to represent Canadians before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). All Canadian trademark applicants, registrants, or parties must be represented by a licensed U.S. trademark attorney. Why has this rule been put in place? The U.S. trademark register plays a major role in how businesses make legal decisions regarding their brands. The USPTO needs the right tools to ensure all registrants and applicants are in compliance with trademark law. For the benefit of its users, registers must maintain accuracy and integrity. The reason for this change is the mounting number of foreign-domiciled trademark registrants,