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    The first published patent

    Fanciful Marks

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    Comprise terms that have been invented for the sole purpose of functioning as a trademark or service mark.

    IC

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    International Class - class(es) assigned to a mark under the International Classification of Goods and Services (Nice Agreement); used in the United States since 1 September 1973

    Parent Application

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    The term "parent" is applied to an earlier application of the inventor disclosing a given invention.

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    Comprise words that are in common linguistic use but, when used to identify particular goods or services, do not suggest or describe a significant ingredient.

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    A type of form designation such as Form CD435, meaning a Commerce Department form.

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