The Carrothers Corp. has registered a trademark for the CartonEase, to identify the special adhesive that it has invented that makes it easier for children to open the flaps of individual-serving milk cartons. Carrothers has learned that a competitor, Deakin Dairy, is using Carrothers' mark without permission on its own milk cartons which do not use the special adhesive). The PTO may bring a trademark infringement lawsuit against Deakin, but only if Carrothers files a complaint with the PTO.

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The PTO does not bring infringement suits. Trademark law is self-policing, so the trademark owner must file the infringement action if it wishes to protect its rights.