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Hot Take on the Wavy Baby Decision (Guest Blog Post)

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MSCHF has frequently targeted major brands. 2d 410, 414-415 (SDNY 2002)) that the Supreme Court expressly used to “offer as one last example” of “a case with a striking resemblance” in which the Rogers test was cabined. Unlike the defendant in Jack Daniel’s , MSCHF, at least amongst its relevant consumers, has a valuable brand.

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IP as a political instrument in Russia

The IPKat

Another crucial change is abolishing the national regime of exhaustion of IP rights for certain goods and brands. The list includes such well-known brands as Apple, HP, Panasonic, Siemens, Tesla, and Volkswagen. The list includes such well-known brands as Apple, HP, Panasonic, Siemens, Tesla, and Volkswagen.

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India – Trademark Protection in the Hospitality Industry

Kashishipr

By establishing a brand name, a service provider in the hospitality industry can benefit from having many customers and build a good reputation. Here in this article, we shall shed light on the relationship between Trademark Law and the hospitality sector in India. The same is then safeguarded under trademark law.

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Advent of AI Voice Generation and Threat to Personality Rights

IP and Legal Filings

In this technologically advanced age, success or failure of a business depends heavily on the marketing strategies that have been adopted. A very common way of marketing a product is to have it advertised and endorsed by celebrities that the public holds in good opinion. 893 of 2002 (Del) (India). [2] In Amitabh Bhachchan v.

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Publicity Rights: An analysis of Amitabh Bachchan V. Rajat Nagi & Ors.

Intepat

If the property of a person can be protected, likewise, when a popular celebrity like Amitabh Bachchan faces possible harm regarding his brand, the same can be protected under his right to publicity. Through various case laws, the scope of publicity rights has been expanded by the Indian judiciary. Under this Act, Sec.

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Trademarks vs. Generic Terms: Can Generic Terms be Trademarked?

IP and Legal Filings

Can their names be officially protected under trademark laws?At At first, it might seem a little confusing as Trademarks are like- ‘special signs’ that help us know where products or services come from. Trademarks must have a distinguishing capacity and must be ‘distinctive’ in itself. Jitender V. Jain and Anr.,

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"ICE MONSTER" for Electronic Cigarette Liquid Not Confusable With MONSTER ENERGY, Says TTAB

The TTABlog

SS Vape Brands, Inc. If that were the case, having a famous mark would entitle the owner to a right in gross, and that is against the principles of trademark law." That both parties market and sell their products through the Internet is unpersuasive. Monster Energy Company v. Opposition No.

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