USPTO Rejects Dogecoin Foundation’s Trademark Application, What It Means
In a pivotal decision, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has declined the Dogecoin Foundation, Inc.’s application to trademark a design of a gold circular medallion featuring the iconic Shiba Inu dog and the letter “D”. This decision, which could set a legal precedent, is seen as a reinforcement of the decentralized ethos […]
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