December 1, 2013
Certification Marks: Time to Harmonize? Nonexistent and Inconsistent National Treatment May Suggest Need for Treaty Protection
International Trademark Association Bulletin
A certification mark has many definitions and criteria for assessing what constitutes the use of these marks around the world. With this variety also comes inconsistency among the meaning across countries and regions. This article emphasizes the need to evaluate this criteria and highlights the benefits of creating a uniform standard for certification marks.
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