Trademark Enforcement

[deb2512]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia

If a trademark is dead and a new company comes along and registers it, can this new company file cease and desist orders to people who have previously obtain products bearing these trademarks?

 

[divgradcurl]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia

If a trademark is dead and a new company comes along and registers it, can this new company file cease and desist orders to people who have previously obtain products bearing these trademarks?

As a general rule, no. The products were created and sold prior to you having any rights to enforce the mark.