[E-trademarks] use in commerce question

[Ahad Syed]

Janet:

I agree with Bob. Moreover, I think TMEP § 901.02 supports your position;
for instance, the example of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment in that
section. The following verbatim from TMEP § 901.02:

*"See* *Automedx Inc. v. Artivent Corp.*, 95 USPQ2d 1976 (TTAB 2010)
(finding sales of demonstration models of portable medical ventilators to
military constituted bona fide use of mark in commerce)"

My interpretation is that your matter is analogous to *Automedx Inc.*

Thanks,
Ahad


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On Mon, Mar 4, 2024 at 2:36 PM Cumbow, Bob via E-trademarks <
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> Janet,
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> I haven’t come across that exact situation before, but I think the plain
> language of the Lanham Act’s definition of “used in commerce” supports your
> position.
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> *From:* E-trademarks <e-trademarks-bounces at oppedahl-lists.com> *On Behalf
> Of *Janet Satterthwaite via E-trademarks
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> Client ships working prototype of machine bearing trademark to foreign
> trade show and to do so has to obtain a U.S. export license b/c of
> sensitive technology.
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> I plan to take the view that this is use in commerce, b/c Congress
> regulated the permission to export the device.
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> Anyone come across this?
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