The IPKat

MARCH 14, 2023

Designs are meant to protect the appearance of a product or a part thereof. 6/2002 (‘Design Regulation’) stipulates:-- A Community design shall not subsist in features of appearance of a product which are solely dictated by its technical function. The existence of other design alternatives was considered irrelevant.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 18, 2022

The system is designed to be navigable by non-lawyers and, instead of a judge and/or jury, the case is heard by a panel of three officers and the entire process is held online. Registration Status at the Time of Filing. Of the registrations, 49 of the registrations were before 2020 and 68 were from before 2022.

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The IPKat

APRIL 26, 2023

A Registered Community Design (‘RCD’) enjoys protection only if it is new and has individual character vis-à-vis designs disclosed prior to its filing or priority date ( Art. 4(1), 7 of Regulation 6/2002 , ‘Design Regulation’). 7(1) Design Regulation ). 7(1) Design Regulation ).

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Garrigues Blog

APRIL 27, 2021

Today, April 27, is International Design Day, an event, which seeks to recognize the value of design in society and business. On this significant date, we take the opportunity to look at a recent judgment by the General Court of the European Union (EGC) that will allow companies to extend the protection of a design by twelve months.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 26, 2023

2] However, the quintessential reason for such distinction is due to a slightly elevated standard for the registration of non-traditional marks. Image Source : Shutterstock] The Trademarks Act, 1999 (‘Act’) refers exclusively to the registrability of ‘combination of colours’. [3] In this also falls the case of colour marks.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 28, 2022

Kretet also pointed to its ownership of a registration for a similar mark for non-medicated skin serums, but the Board was unimpressed. 90369855 (June 24, 2002) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Peter W. Nor were there any limitations on channels of trade or classes of consumers in the cited registration. not contestable"?

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The IPKat

APRIL 27, 2024

Analysis of these cases often raises questions about the conditions for protection under copyright and design law, and even about the concept of cumulative protection. Facts ROSAE PARIS designs and sells ready-to-wear clothing, leather goods and accessories. A Kat taking a rest. The court then analysed the copyright infringement.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2023

Such notices or process may be served upon the person so designated by leaving with that person or mailing to that person a copy thereof at the address specified in the last designation so filed. Pentapharm AG , 2002 WL 31749195, at *6 (N.D. Under Section 1051(e) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. Jiaxing Micarose Trade Co.,

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IIPRD

APRIL 3, 2024

1] The fashion industry in India is extremely diverse in the type of fabric, labour, design, way of draping, and handwork that is used. Protection of Fashion: IPR Indian fashion houses have begun to toe the line of Western fashion houses by registering their designs and fashion works as IPR. [4] Tahiliani Design Pvt.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Yet, the 2 nd Board of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office held otherwise in a recent decision ( Case R32/2022-2 ) that refused registration of the Saddle shape in relation to “ Bags, handbags, pouches (leather goods), travel kits (leather goods), toiletry and make-up cases (empty) ”.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The NAKED condom case returned to the TTAB after a CAFC reversal [ TTABlogged here ] and the Supreme Court's denial of the registrant's petition for writ of certiorari (September 2021). Respondent's evidence and testimony showed that its principal had worked in the birth control industry since 1989, designing a "relaxed-fit" condom.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 19, 2023

CHRISTMAS became a registered trademark for “Christmas Ornaments and Decorations of the Non-Electrical Type” way back in 1966 (Registration No. ” Scrooge wasn’t the only one who had that idea: a business owner registered ALWAYS CHRISTMAS & Design as a service mark in 1995 (Registration No.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

AUGUST 9, 2021

Apparently, Monster launched its MONSTER ENERGY® drink brand including its ® mark (the “Claw Icon”) in 2002. Apparently realizing the importance of its brand, Monster owns at least fourteen federal trademark registrations that include the Claw Icon in various classes of goods and services (the “Asserted Marks”).

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The article analyses Sumitomo’s application and the requisites for registration of an olfactory mark. A Brief About Olfactory Marks Sumitomo’s application is particularly interesting because this was the first olfactory trademark registration in the UK (see here ) and has since lapsed.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 11, 2023

2] This new set of marks is often referred to as non-traditional trademarks , and the qualification for their registration, as opposed to a traditional mark, is substantially higher. [3] I do this by demonstrating the statutory criteria for trademark registration and then applying the set criteria to check the registrability of braille.

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The IPKat

MAY 2, 2023

Copyright The Court also established that Lidl’s mark was protected by copyright as an original artistic work under Section 4 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. Tesco also claimed that Lidl had applied to register the latter as a trade mark in bad faith.

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SpicyIP

JULY 14, 2021

Smell marks are or have been heavily debated around the world and are privy to their own set of issues in terms of registration. Internationally, the statutory requirements for the registration of non-conventional trademarks varies across jurisdictions. Issues and Barriers to the Registrability of Smell-marks.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 13, 2023

Highlights of the Week Learning from India’s Disastrous Experience in Protecting Itself against Biopiracy In light of the upcoming WIPO Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge, Prashant Reddy brings us a post highlighting India’s sub-par experience with its own Biological Diversity Act, 2002. Microsoft v.

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DuetsBlog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The “SB” version (for s kate b oarding) was launched in 2002 and has appeared in countless collaborations, many of which are highly sought after among shoe collectors, a.k.a Registration No. Registration No. As described in the registration, the mark consists of the image of a cow in black and white, standing on green pasture.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Trademark is a kind of intellectual property which is capable of being represented graphically, it can be any word, design, symbol, phrase, design, shape, packaging of goods etc. In 2002, the defendant started using trade mark ‘AZIWIN; in the market for the azithromycin tablets. Introduction. certification mark etc.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 23, 2022

In 2002, the company applied to register the EUTM No. Both EUTM registrations were granted. It reiterated that the Grand Board had to decide on the scope of opposition to the registration of a trade mark arising from Article 7(1)(c) EUTMR where a sign is a geographical name. In 2014, it sought to register the EUTM No.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The objective of the Singapore Treaty is to create a modern and dynamic international framework for the harmonization of administrative trademark registration procedures. The Singapore Treaty is applicable to all types of marks registrable under the law of a given Contracting Party. Image Source: IStock].

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The TTABlog

AUGUST 30, 2023

There was no evidence of third-party use or registration by any company using the same mark to identify energy drinks or other beverages and e-liquids, and no evidence of any third party manufacturing both energy drinks and e-liquids with different marks. As to the goods, opposer's attempt to show relatedness was unsuccessful. Welch 2023.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Court then unanimously overturned the Ninth Circuit’s ruling, holding that the parody dog chew toy resembling a Jack Daniel’s whiskey bottle fell outside the Rogers test because the challenged Jack Daniel’s trade dress was admittedly being used “as a designation of source for [VIP’s] own goods.”

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The TTABlog

APRIL 6, 2022

Applicant ADOL sought registration of the marks SKËNDERBEU and GJERGJ KASTRIOTI SKËNDERBEU (Stylized) for "beverages from wine distillates, namely, brandy and grape brandy." registration for GJERGJ KASTRIOTI SKËNDERBEU in standard character form, which it secured without objection from GKS. See In re Bose Corp., ADOL owns a U.S.

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

” The system of trademark classification eases the process of registration of a trademark. Thus, it gives the trademark registration process a definite structure. The Fourth Schedule to the Trademark Rules, 2002, lays down the different trademark classes. Services for providing food and drink; Temporary accommodation.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

iii] [Image Sources : Shutterstock] As a result, a corporation is globally recognized when it has met the registration criteria in its State of incorporation. Ebke, ‘The ‘Real Seat’ Doctrine in the Conflict of Corporate Laws’, 36 [2002] International Lawyer 1015- 1037, 1016. vi] Ebke (2002) op.cit., Rammeloo, op.cit.,16;

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IIPRD

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Effective and timely registration of IPs is now what the company strives for. designed wireless chips, which are manufactured by third parties under contract. In 2002, Korea exported technology worth US$0.6 In 2002, Korea exported technology worth US$0.6 Since 2002 Korea has increased its R&D expenditure from 2.6%

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 24, 2022

The Indian Hotels Company Limited filed a Trademark Application for the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai and obtained its registration. For instance, the ‘Incredible India’ campaign was introduced in 2002 in India to promote and advertise the nation’s rich heritage and culture.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Industrial designs are another useful tool in your IP arsenal and can be used to protect the three-dimensional features of a shape and configuration, as well as the two-dimensional features (patterns and ornaments) of finished products intended to be sold (e.g., Once granted, an industrial design offers protection for up to 15 years.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In the 1990s, an association of morbier producers applied for registration of PDO “Morbier”. After approving the registration in 2000, French authorities transferred the file to the European Commission for an EU-wide registration. In 2002, morbier became a PDO.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 31, 2022

Applicant Harbor Hemp applied to register the mark HARBOR HEMP COMPANY in standard character and design form (below), for non-medicated skin preparations (Class 3), dietary and nutritional supplements (Class 5), and electronic cigarettes (Class 34), all "containing legally produced industrial hemp extract." FDA announcement here )].

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 28, 2022

More times than not, issues of ownership come to a head when it is time to apply for a trade mark registration, engage in due diligence to raise funding or sell, or when a business needs to enforce its trade mark rights. Even font designs can attract specific intellectual property rights. At this point, it may be too late!

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Intepat

MAY 4, 2023

India has also been proactive towards protecting competition and eliminating adverse effects on competition, by virtue of which the Competition Act 2002 was enacted. It is evident that the law recognizes the perspective of competition law and patent law operating in tandem in the long run.

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IIPRD

MARCH 17, 2023

This regulation provides the responsibility of the manufacturer, and as per this regulation, product registration is not necessary. In Europe, the Nutraceutical sector is regulated by the European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA), and the regulations of the nutraceutical sector come under Directive 2002/46/EC.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Introduction Software refers to a compilation of instructions, data, or programs designed to operate machinery and execute specific tasks. This legislative intent was highlighted in the Joint Parliamentary Committee’s views during the introduction of the Patents (Amendment) Act, 2002. In the case of Ferid Allani v.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 3, 2022

Like the United States, China offers protection for 2D and 3D designs of products and packaging, which is often known by U.S. Before diving into details, the chart below illustrates how 2D and 3D designs are protected as different IP rights in China. Protection of 2D Designs. Protection of 3D Designs. Trademark.

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