[E-trademarks] When the full search shows a mark on product that might or might not be shipped into the U.S.

[daniel at keganlaw.com]

“Cannnot” is too strong.
Advise there might be a problem. If patience is feasible, warn client, apply, wait a year until after
opposition period closes, then some investment in launch.


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> On Nov 10, 2023, at 11:55 AM, Jessica R. Friedman via E-trademarks <e-trademarks at oppedahl-lists.com> wrote:
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> I’m reviewing a full search for mark [JESSIE] for [pens and pencils]. The search report turned up some links to sites of foreign companies that show JESSI (NO “E”) used on a single pencil product, manufactured by X. It looks like I can order that pencil on one of those foreign sites and get it shipped to the U.S. I can’t find this product online anywhere except on those few foreign sites.
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> Do these facts give rise to any inference that X is using JESSI in the U.S. for pencils?
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> More to the point, should I advise my client that she cannot use or apply to register JESSIE in the U.S. for pencils?
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> Jessica R. Friedman
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