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15 U.S.C. § 1072: Constructive notice of registration
15 U.S.C. 1072 makes federal registration constructive notice of ownership.
Citation: 15 U.S.C. § 1072
Type: Statute
Jurisdiction: Federal
Issuing body: U.S. Congress
Status: In force
Registration of a mark on the Principal Register is constructive notice of the registrant's claim of ownership. That notice bars a later claim that the mark was adopted without knowledge of the registrant's use.
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