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2020 has been a difficult year for trademark owners and their
advisors. The pandemic has tested us all in profound and unexpected
ways. We also continue to be faced with unacceptably long
processing delays and waits for hearing dates in the Trademarks
office.
Despite these impediments, there have been several notable
decisions. Decisions have considered the status of official marks,
what is required to show use of a mark in section 45 proceeding,
standard of review in appeals under section 56, the onus in
expungement proceedings under section 57 and the impact of a