ALSO, REMEMBER THIS:

Mr. Pascazi pulled his application after he decided it would be too difficult to meet the standard of “first use” required in the U.S. But he’s taking his effort to France, Japan and other countries where the standard is “first to file” rather than “first to use.” If he succeeds, the consequences for the budding Bitcoin movement could be dire.

source: http://www.betabeat.com/2011/07/12/if-bitcoin-community-doesnt-take-action-opportunists-like-trademark-lawyer-could-box-them-in/