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THE BUSINESS OF TRADEMARKS AND COPYRIGHTS
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April 24, 2013INCONTESTABILITY
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“Incontestability” sounds like a powerful tool in the arsenal of the trademark owner. But is it really as strong a weapon as it seems and are there risks associated with claiming its benefits? “Incontestability: Does Anybody Really Understand It?” originally published in the INTA Bulletin, August 1, 2009, Vol. 64, No. 14, explores the pros and cons of claiming incontestable status for a trademark registration under U.S. trademark law.