‘Trump’ Mark Holder Opposes PTO’s Certiorari Petition Over Public Figures’ Names

Mealey's (April 28, 2023, 10:22 AM EDT) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals finding a violation of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in the denial of trademark registrations that contained the name of a public figure does not merit a grant of certiorari, the trademark holder tells the U.S. Supreme Court in a brief opposing a petition by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO), arguing that the agency does not cite any circuit split or raise any other issues that would merit review....