An article written by John Welch titled “TTAB Affirms SMARTLOCK Cancellation in First Appeal Arising From Expungement Proceeding” was published in World Trademark Review (WTR).
In this article, John examines the TTAB’s affirmation of the USPTO director’s decision to cancel registrations for the mark SMARTLOCK on the ground of non-use. This is the board’s first decision in an appeal arising from an expungement proceeding. Read more (subscription required).
