Vision filed an application in the United States for its mark VACATION WITH VISION on June 19. Vision is considering opening resorts in the Czech Republic, Spain, Portugal, and France and would like to ensure it can use the VACATION WITH VISION mark in those countries in the future. Vision is also considering opening a resort in Australia.

Activities. What kind of trademark application should Vision file to protect the VACATION WITH VISION mark for future use in the Czech Republic, Spain, Portugal, and France? When should the application be filed? Why? What happens if the application is refused in Spain? Assume the mark achieves registration in the four countries. If Vision uses the mark only in France, may the registration be cancelled in Portugal due to nonuse? Is there a way for Vision to apply for registration in Australia at the same time that it applies for registration in the other four countries? Discuss.