17 Dec
2000
17 Dec
'00
8:27 p.m.
Bill Anderson wrote: ...
The archives show that Loren was using this term for this usage by nearly a month. if nothing else, the timing of the application coinciding with the introduction of the term by Loren is at best suspicious. In fact, it occurs on the very day that Loren made the announcement of the howto.
And according to the USPTO: Federal registration is not required to establish rights in a trademark. Common law rights arise from actual use of a mark. Generally, the first to either use a mark in commerce or file an intent to use application with the Patent and Trademark Office has the ultimate right to use and registration. Loren wins again. :)