Transformed into a National Application

[domainer111]

Hi,

Thanks for reading.

I noticed several times when searching for USA TMs the following might appear at the official site.

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Transformed into a National Application: No
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I was wondering could anyone tell me the implications of this. Does it mean that the TM rights do not apply across the entire USA, only to a state/region?

Cheers!

 

[Theo]

When they begin as regional, yes. To establish a national application you simply provide proof of use of the mark in interstate commerce.

 

[domainer111]

Thx Acroplex.

Okay but basically if the TM has not been transformed into a National Application, then the domain should be clear?