[E-trademarks] Marks on Clothing

[Dale Quisenberry]

Michael,

One way to deal with the ornamentation issue is to place the mark on the shirt in an additional location, such as in the collar, or on a tag or label that is attached to the shirt, or on the packaging that the shirt is shipped in.

Dale

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From: E-trademarks <e-trademarks-bounces at oppedahl-lists.com> on behalf of Michael Eshaghian via E-trademarks <e-trademarks at oppedahl-lists.com>
Date: Monday, 28 April 2025 at 10:58 am
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Cc: Michael Eshaghian <michael at meshiplaw.com>
Subject: [E-trademarks] Marks on Clothing
Hi everyone,

A potential client is looking to register a brand name and a slogan. She wants to put the brand name on the backs of sweatshirts.

I’m vaguely aware of some issues re ornamentality when it comes to putting marks on clothing. Is there a case or other source that lays out the law that I can review?

She also wants to register a slogan in the form of THERE’S ALWAYS TIME FOR ___ (not the actual slogan). She wants to put different words in the blank and also put those on the sweatshirts. Can I submit an application with “___” and submit specimens with different words in the blank?

Thank you,

Michael Eshaghian
Attorney

Mesh IP Law, PC
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