10 September 2018Trademarks

USPTO asks Supreme Court to review ‘scandalous’ trademarks case

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has asked the Supreme Court to review a ruling that opened the door to registration of “scandalous and immoral” trademarks.

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