Federal Circuit denies writ of mandamus in Slants case

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Federal Circuit denies writ of mandamus in Slants case

March 30 2016
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A writ of mandamus to force the USPTO to register “The Slants” as a trade mark has been denied by the Federal Circuit. This comes after the USPTO this month issued guidance putting trade mark applications with Section 2(a) issues on hold pending potential Supreme Court review

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