The Sixth DuPont Factor: Third-Party Use and Registrations

likelihood of confusion trademark

When the USPTO examines trademark applications or when courts assess potential trademark infringement, they rely on a multifaceted analysis to determine whether two marks are likely to cause consumer confusion. The framework established in In re E.I. DuPont DeNemours & Co., sets forth thirteen factors to guide this inquiry. Among these, the sixth DuPont factor—examining …

Continue Reading