SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER Meaning and
Definition
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The Supplemental Register is a term used in trademark law to refer to a secondary register maintained by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). It is a separate register from the Principal Register, which is the primary register for trademarks that are inherently distinctive and considered strong. The Supplemental Register is specifically designed for those trademarks that do not initially meet the criteria for registration on the Principal Register but have acquired distinctiveness over time or possess other qualifications.
Trademarks that are registered on the Supplemental Register receive some legal protection and benefits, although they do not enjoy all the advantages and presumptions provided to marks on the Principal Register. Supplemental registration allows the mark owner to use the ® symbol and take legal action against infringers, preventing confusingly similar marks from being registered. However, the trademark owner does not gain the same level of national notice, constructive use, or constructive registration benefits that are associated with the Principal Register.
A trademark can be placed on the Supplemental Register if it has become distinctive through continuous and exclusive use in commerce for a period of time, or if it has acquired secondary meaning or distinctiveness through extensive use and promotion. The Supplemental Register provides the opportunity for applicants to give their marks some level of protection and recognition while potentially building a stronger case for eventual registration on the Principal Register.
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Etymology of SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER
The word "Supplemental Register" is a combination of the words "supplemental" and "register". Here is the etymology of both:
1. Supplemental: The word "supplemental" comes from the Latin word "supplementum", which means "something added to complete or enhance something else". It is derived from the verb "supplere", meaning "to fill up" or "to complete". In English, "supplemental" refers to something that is added as an extra or supplementary element.
2. Register: The word "register" has its roots in the Latin word "regesta" or "registrum", which means "a list" or "a record". It can also be traced back to the Latin verb "registrar", meaning "to record". In English, "register" refers to an official list or document that records details about a particular subject or entity.
