JIPL Online

APRIL 7, 2021

v] Thus, the market for counterfeit sports apparel in the United States is quite large. ix] The court continued, stating that “easily identified trademarks reduce the costs consumers incur in searching for what they desire, and the lower the costs of search the more competitive the market.” [x].

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Owners of luxury trade marks have a strong interest in building and preserving the luxury and prestigious aura around their brands. It sells the perfumes under these brands through a selective distribution system. and Calvin Klein perfumes and sold them in their stores from December 2017 to October 2018. 15(2) EUTMR exist.

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IPilogue

JULY 21, 2022

While Hailey Bieber’s new skin care brand Rhode promises “ happy and hydrated skin, ” the brand itself has a blemish: an alleged trademark infringement. Rhode-NYC argues that Hailey Bieber’s use of her middle name “Rhode” as the name of her skin care brand is creating market confusion and potential harm to its goodwill and reputation.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 4, 2023

The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following contribution by former GuestKat Jan Jacobi (BarentsKrans) regarding a recent Dutch decision on free riding and declining reputation of a brand. Quite often, the IP of a bankrupt company is sold to a third party who continues operating all or some of the brands.

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Velocity of Content

APRIL 20, 2022

When we marketers think about a branding initiative, our eyes light up at the notion of limitless creative possibilities. But to use these creative assets to power your brand, you must first get the strategy right. How is our company’s broader strategic plan reflected in our brand strategy? What’s in a Name?

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Dragons' Den

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In 2020, Ben launched his own trade marked brand called ‘Uptheir Clothing’. I was inspired by fashion and noticed a gap in the market. Now, having trade marked ‘Uptheir’ as a brand name, more than 90% of Ben’s products are ‘own brand’. Filing for a trade mark was the first thing we did as soon as we got the brand name.

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Olartemoure Blog

MARCH 16, 2022

It is to be mentioned that many products fall in different regulatory categories than those whereby they were registered in the country of origin, sometimes requiring additional technical documentation for its sanitary registration (Marketing Authorization-MA). Sentence 2004-00883 of June 7, 2018.

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The IP Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Global fashion brand Nine West recently filed a Notice of Opposition with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board contesting the registration of the mark “Nina West” by a company owned by Andrew Levitt, drag name Nina West. Nine West, popular for its shoe, handbag, and accessory lines, filed for bankruptcy in 2018.

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azrights

MAY 10, 2022

Not understanding the role of Brand Names in Business led to China Tang having to rebrand even though they had been using the name for 12 years. Read, listen to podcasts and audio books, take courses such as Brand Tuned to discover better ways to design your business, get clients, and serve your existing ones. Business is hard.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

of the population of India having ingress to the world wide web and ever growing e-commerce market which is forecasted to reach about twenty billion euros by 2030, it becomes pertinent to analyse the interconnect between these two. [1] Kiren Willy, India: e-commerce market size 2030 | Statista , [link] (last visited Sep 7, 2023).

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 14, 2022

. (“Chanel”), is an iconic fashion company based in New York known for its luxury fashion products and owns rights to several Chanel and CC monograms trademarks associated with the brand design. The brand was not involved with selling second handed or vintage goods. RealReal, Inc. 3d 422 (S.D.N.Y.

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Corsearch

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Name saturation is an existential challenge for every industry that harnesses trademark law to protect its brand. You can explore what are known as non-conventional trademarks — sounds, colors, smells — to convey your brand messaging. A key difference arises, however, when comparing brand name and generic name confusion.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 13, 2023

The major threat in today’s market has been growing for many years, mainly because it’s so quick and easy. Denmark was the first country in the world to declare stream-ripping illegal and currently blocks sites with flvto, ytmp3, yt1s y2mate, and savefrom branding, among others. What is Stream-Ripping and How Does it Work?

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MARCH 28, 2023

Holdings, LLC is a company that produces and sells consumer fireworks under the brand name ‘ 76 Pro Line. 5,214,187 , the GHOST mark registered on August 21, 2018 under Registration No. 5,546,560 , the XL mark registered on February 28, 2018 under Registration No. Brown, Inc.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 16, 2022

Trademark law was developed to help protect a seller’s “brand” in connection with the marketing and labeling of products for sale to avoid “consumer confusion.” AK Futures produces and distributes e-cigarette and vaping products, including a brand of delta-8 THC products known by Cake.

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The IP Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2022

Trademark law was developed to help protect a seller’s “brand” in connection with the marketing and labeling of products for sale to avoid “consumer confusion.” AK Futures produces and distributes e-cigarette and vaping products, including a brand of delta-8 THC products known by Cake.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 15, 2023

Internet Brands opinion. Including the Internet Brands case, I found six cases using the phrase (see Appendix B). Internet Brands, Inc. , April 19, 2018) Gonzalez v. April 19, 2018) Gonzalez v. 15, 2018) HomeAway.com, Inc. Internet Brands, Inc. , Internet Brands, Inc. , 2018) Doe v.

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

APRIL 25, 2022

Business is booming for cannabis ventures, but the legal landscape for brand protection and product advertising is rife with complications that demand special consideration. Leveraging alternative IP strategies for brands. CBD, hemp, and the 2018 Farm Bill. Neil Austin , Partner, Co-Chair, Advertising & Marketing Practice.

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IPilogue

MARCH 10, 2023

In a battle of the stripes, athletic fashion giant Adidas went head-to-head with American luxury fashion brand Thom Browne in a court case that tested the delicate balance between protecting a company’s branding and allowing for creativity and competition in the marketplace. If successful, Adidas sought $7.8

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Meanwhile, GT is the leading kombucha seller in the market, with about 50% market share as of 2018, but there are about 300+ kombucha brands in the US, with California the most competitive state given lots of local brands. Tortilla Factory simply couldn’t show the requisite harm.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The issue also features a book review on ambush marketing. " Book Review: Ambush Marketing and Brand Protection: Law and Practice , by Phillip Johnson , reviewd by Désirée Fields. Book Review: Ambush Marketing and Brand Protection: Law and Practice , by Phillip Johnson , reviewd by Désirée Fields.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

While Bolt’s trademark registration is for the design mark rather than the pose, the use of poses and gestures in branding can potentially bring a new wave of “unusual” trademarks, especially as social media and technology have spread previously unthought-of but recognizable traits.

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azrights

MARCH 10, 2022

In my case, I wish my podcast had more than 10,000 downloads, but there again when I set it up two years ago on 6 May I was primarily aiming to use the podcast as a way to interview people and learn more about branding for the book I wanted to write. The two belong firmly together and need to be considered side by side at the same time.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Global fashion brand Nine West recently filed a Notice of Opposition with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board contesting the registration of the mark “Nina West” by a company owned by Andrew Levitt, drag name Nina West. Nine West, popular for its shoe, handbag, and accessory lines, filed for bankruptcy in 2018.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 1, 2022

In 2018, broadcaster DISH Network sued the people behind pirate IPTV service SetTV for illegally obtaining the company’s broadcasting from its satellite service and redistributing them online. On June 4, 2018, the court issued a temporary restraining order against the SetTV defendants, which included measures to freeze their assets.

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Herbert Smith Freehills

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised CMBC Securities Company Limited and Guotai Junan Securities (Hong Kong) Limited as joint global coordinators of online marketing solutions provider UJU Holding Limited (01948.HK)'s The online short video marketing market in China increased from RMB30.2 1846????????????147%???2025????????7043???????????30.7%?.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 21, 2021

Opposer James Barnard claimed prior use of the mark MANDALA for business consulting and branding services, and alleged likelihood of confusion with the Applicant's proposed mark MANDALAEVERYWEAR for marketing consulting services. The was fatal to his priority claim and so the Board dismissed the opposition.

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IPilogue

JULY 23, 2021

D isparaging Trademarks at a Time of Social & Racial Justice Movements ” by Brand & New. Brand & New is a podcast by the International Trademark Association. In particular, I enjoyed their conversation about the possibility of minority-owned brands reclaiming and trademarking offensive words or stereotypes. “D

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 18, 2024

In a saturated market where most innovation takes place behind the scenes, if it happens at all, the next big thing may struggle to make any kind of serious impression. Australia has been methodically dealing with locally-significant sites in this manner since 2015, and via a more robust system since 2018.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 17, 2024

In Australia, the burger debate was first brought to our attention in 2020 following a marketing campaign by Hungry Jack’s Pty Ltd ( Hungry Jack’s ) for its limited-edition Big Jack burger. From the Big Mac v Big Jack to the KFC v HFC – 2023 was the year of the burger.

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43(B)log

JANUARY 5, 2024

While multiple witnesses testified as to Plaintiff’s significant marketing and advertising efforts, that alone is not indicative of strength. Indeed, in an internal marketing presentation from January 4, 2022, Plaintiff itself used words like, “plain…bored…uninspired…nondescript…[and] sterile” to describe the brand identity of its acronyms.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 13, 2023

Pirate site brands, including 123movies, Putlocker, Kisscartoon, 123movieshub, and GoMovies, were suddenly recognized all over the world, despite in many cases having been copied from ‘pirate’ brands already in existence. Running in parallel, news began to emerge of big changes at Zoro.to. Aniwatch.to

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The decision allows cannabis companies to continue selling delta-8 THC goods in Texas and establish a reputation for their brands. This case, and its counterpart in Virginia, could have a significant impact on brand owners’ ability to establish rights in their cannabis-related trademarks. Sky Marketing Corp.,

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Introduction Incorporating a novel focus on the digital market environment, the Competition Amendment Act, 2023 stands out as one of the most momentous changes made to the Competition Act of 2002 in the last two decades. The law aims to expand the scope of the Competition Act by including digital markets.

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Traverse Legal Blog

JANUARY 26, 2021

With the legalization of various forms of marijuana in some states, products involving Cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp have been rapidly entering the market, and businesses are seeking to protect their brands in this growing market. Do I Still Have Rights if Someone is Using a Name, Mark, or Brand Similar to Mine?

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The long history of the parties’ joint presence on the UK market clearly added a degree of complexity to the judgment, which contains a detailed review of each side’s business over the years. No double diamond infringement for Umbro – but was its logo harmed by being too closely associated with the brand name?

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43(B)log

AUGUST 16, 2021

Its LoopNet is allegedly “the leading digital marketplace for commercial real estate,” and contains CoStar’s copyrighted images, data from the CoStar database, and edits made by CoStar to “improve marketability.” 17-00461, 2018 U.S. See also Maule v. Anheuser Busch, LLC, No. LEXIS 125805 (E.D.

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