JD Supra

Great Concepts LLC v. Chutter, Inc.: The Federal Circuit Weighs In on TTAB’s Authority When a Registrant Commits Fraud on the Trademark Office

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s (Board) precedential decision in Chutter, Inc. v. Great Management Group L.L.C. (TTAB 2021) opened the door for cancellation actions and defenses based on a ...
JD Supra

Here’s a Great Concept: Fraud After Registration Is Not a Basis for Cancellation

In a split panel decision, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit overturned the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board and ruled that a fraudulent declaration under Section 15 of the Lanham Act is ...
Vancouver

Erin Chutter

Erin Chutter has a yellow sticky on her wall that reads, “Want it more than sleep.” The 37-year-old mining executive believes her success is due to an unwavering persistence to succeed. “One of the ...