15 U.S.C. § 1057: Registration certificate; presumptions

Citation: 15 U.S.C. § 1057

Type: Statute

Jurisdiction: Federal

Issuing body: U.S. Congress

Status: In force

A certificate of registration is prima facie evidence of the validity of the registered mark and the registrant's ownership and exclusive right to use it under subsection (b). Registration also gives nationwide priority from the filing date under subsection (c), subject to prior users.

Related guides.

• Which Trademark Rights Can Be Enforced
• Registering and Maintaining a Trademark

Sources.

• Cornell LII: 15 U.S.C. § 1057

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