As I've noted previously in this space, a concurrent use registration is a federal trademark registration of the same trademark to two or more unrelated parties, each having its registration limited to use in a distinct geographic area.
A party can receive such a registration by filing a concurrent use application or converting an existing application to a concurrent use application, and then prevailing in a concurrent use proceeding before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
Originally published by InsideCounsel, January 04, 2016
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