John Welch wrote an article published
by World Trademark Review titled "TTAB
Upholds Fraud Claim Against Distributor of Massage Chairs Who
Registered Manufacturer's Mark."
In this article, John discusses the federal circuits decision to
uphold a claim of fraud. In the case of Fuji Medical
Instruments Mfg Co Ltd v American Crocodile International Group
Inc, John draws attention to the fact that the
respondent's false statement of ownership was a material
misrepresentation because an application filed by someone who is
not the owner of the mark is void. Read more (subscription required).
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