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ARTICLE · 05 NOVEMBER 2024

IP Corner® – October 2024 Edition

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United StatesIntellectual Property

TRICK-OR-TREAT-OR-TRADE DRESS: HALLOWEEN'S TASTIEST REGISTERED DESIGNS

It is Halloween night, trick-or-treating is over, and the family reunites in the living room to pour out their bags and inspect their winnings. The table and floor are covered in everyone's favorite candies, chocolates, and lollipops. Everyone quickly eyes the stash noticing their favorites with just a glance. You can feel the excitement and impending sugar rush in the air.

You might not realize in the moment, but as you were salivating over the large piles of candy you were also identifying your top treats based on their trademarks - you may have quickly recognized the candy based on the product name displayed on the wrapper or you may have recognized the candy based off of its shape or even the specific wrapper or packaging. Most are aware that the names of candies and their associated slogans and logos are eligible for federal trademark protection in the United States. But

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