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How to fill out trademark nominative fair use

1. Identify the trademark you want to use for nominative fair use.
2. Determine the purpose of using the trademark and ensure it is for descriptive or informational purposes.
3. Use the trademark only to the extent necessary to identify the trademark holder or describe the product or service.
4. Clearly distinguish the trademark from surrounding text, either by capitalizing, italicizing, or using quotation marks.
5. Include a disclaimer stating that the use of the trademark does not imply endorsement or affiliation.
6. Do not use the trademark in a way that could cause confusion or imply sponsorship or endorsement by the trademark holder.
7. Be cautious when using logos or designs associated with the trademark, as they may be protected under copyright law as well.
8. Monitor and update your use of the trademark to ensure compliance with any changes in fair use guidelines or laws.

Who needs trademark nominative fair use?

1. Trademark nominative fair use is needed by individuals or businesses who want to use a trademark to describe or identify a product or service in a non-infringing manner.
2. It is particularly important for journalists, authors, critics, or anyone involved in commentary, criticism, news reporting, education, or research, where using the trademark is necessary to accurately convey information.
3. Companies that offer comparative advertising or provide reviews and comparisons of products or services also need to understand and use trademark nominative fair use.

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What is trademark nominative fair use?

Trademark nominative fair use is a legal doctrine that allows the use of a trademark to refer to the actual trademarked product or company.

Who is required to file trademark nominative fair use?

Any individual or company that wants to use a third-party trademark in a way that is considered nominative fair use.

How to fill out trademark nominative fair use?

To fill out trademark nominative fair use, one must provide information on how and why the trademark is being used, as well as details about the relationship between the product or service and the trademark.

What is the purpose of trademark nominative fair use?

The purpose of trademark nominative fair use is to allow for fair and accurate referencing of trademarked products or companies without infringing on the trademark holder's rights.

What information must be reported on trademark nominative fair use?

The information that must be reported on trademark nominative fair use includes details of the trademark being used, the reason for its use, and the relationship between the user and the trademark owner.