According to recent filings with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Monster Energy has four pending trademark applications related to the nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and metaverse realms. The first trademark application consists of downloadable virtual goods comprised of, but not limited to, beverages, food, supplements, sports, gaming, music, and apparel. According to the filing, such downloadable multimedia assets will be “authenticated by NFTs.” Also included in the application are computer programs facilitating blockchain data interactions.
In an interview with The Paper on Monday, the Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) said that the country has seen 16,000 trademark applications filed, encapsulating the term ‘metaverse.’The CNIPA has strictly opposed malicious trademark registrations, especially if the company is trying to hoard trademarks without apparent purpose for use.
The Mexican government, through the Ministry of Economy, is the holder of the “Hecho en México” (Made in Mexico) trademark, which is an official distinctive sign that may
Regarding the payment of individual fees for international trademark registration applications, JPO decided to change from a two-step payment method to a lump-sum payment method. JPO also decided to be able to replace it with the delivery of a certified copy of the “decision of registration” pertaining to the international application for trademark registration.(2022.2)