TechnologyAugust 10, 2026

rectification

rek-tih-fih-KAY-shun

Definition

The formal legal process of correcting or amending an official record, such as a trademark registration, to ensure accuracy.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'rectificare,' meaning 'to make straight,' which combines 'rectus' (straight or right) and 'facere' (to make or do). It entered English via Middle French in the late 14th century to describe the act of putting something right.

In the news

Anthropic Softwares has initiated a rectification proceeding to challenge and seek the cancellation of a trademark registration granted to Anthropic PBC, arguing that their own prior usage warrants a change to the legal record.

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