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Andrew C. Behrens

Feb 10 2026
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Ornamental Use on Clothing: How to Submit a Specimen that Functions as a Trademark

By Andrew C. Behrens Intellectual Property
On apparel, the same wording or design can be a trademark or mere decoration, depending on how it is used. The USPTO may issue an “ornamental refusal” when a specimen shows the applied-for matter used as a decorative feature on clothing rather than as a source identifier. See TMEP §1202.03…
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Nov 03 2025
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Patent and Trademark Law Firm Smith & Hopen Joins Trenam Law

By Andrew C. Behrens Business Transactions, Intellectual Property
Addition Brings Number of Business Transactions Attorneys and Consultants Serving Leading Florida Businesses November 3, 2025 – TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that patent and trademark firm Smith & Hopen joins the firm, bringing to the team shareholder Anton Hopen, shareholder Nicholas Pfeifer, registered patent agent…
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