The IPKat

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Take this opportunity not only to renew your energies but also to check what has been going on around the IP blogs. The IPWatchdog published an article discussing controversial aspects of state compulsory ebook and audiobook licensing from a legal and policy perspective, bearing in mind the supremacy of the US Copyright Act over state laws.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 21, 2023

The Anne of Green Gables Licensing Authority is accusing a New York theater production company of trademark infringement for producing a show titled ‘Anne of Green Gables – The Musical.’ ’ Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo talk about this dispute on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 21, 2023

The Anne of Green Gables Licensing Authority is accusing a New York theater production company of trademark infringement for producing a show titled ‘Anne of Green Gables – The Musical.’ Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo talk about this dispute on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog. By: Weintraub Tobin

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 30, 2022

Remember the Fifth Circuit case from 2018 holding that a real restaurant’s name could infringe trademark rights in the name of a fictional restaurant from the TV show SpongeBob SquarePants, the Krusty Krab? The court begins with findings of fact, lavishing attention on the show’s plot and popularity.

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Nelligan Law

OCTOBER 31, 2023

However, beneath the suspenseful exterior, the Chucky franchise has a captivating history related to intellectual property (IP), specifically involving trademarks, copyrights, and a myriad of creative extensions. This marked the beginning of a journey that would eventually establish trademark recognition within the horror genre.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

Some forms of data are protected by copyright, trademark, or another cognizable forms of intellectual property. And while their terms of use provide the social media companies a license to use that user-generated content, it is their users who typically have a copyright interest in their content. It’s user-generated content.

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Plagiarism Today

JULY 21, 2022

However, VeePN distinguished itself by actively promoting the use of its services for the purpose of piracy, including promoting the use of Popcorn Time in a blog post. This caused a group of rightsholders, including the individual who registered the trademarks for Popcorn Time, to file a lawsuit.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 21, 2023

The Anne of Green Gables Licensing Authority is accusing a New York theater production company of trademark infringement for producing a show titled ‘Anne of Green Gables – The Musical.’ Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo talk about this dispute on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog. By: Weintraub Tobin

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Last month, a study published by The Galaxy examined the top 25 most valuable NFT projects and found that, despite many understanding that NFTs transferred either the copyright or the license in the original work, only 1 in 25 of those projects even attempted to do as such. Understanding the “Can’t Be Evil” Licenses.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

by guest blogger Kieran McCarthy Many characterize the law of copyright preemption of contracts as a circuit split. But that undersells the level of inconsistency in courts’ interpretations of the law of copyright preemption. With that, any state or common law claim that is equivalent to copyright must therefore be preempted.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). While the Report is comprehensive, it does not recommend any new action to address IP issues with NFTs.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We will examine the fundamental ideas and rules of copyright, trademark, and patent laws as well as how they relate to various entertainment business sectors in this extensive book. Copyright and trademark are the most important IP rights in this industry.

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Greenspoon Marder LLP

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Licensing out a trademark for third-party use is a common practice amongst trademark owners. First, licensing generates new revenue streams for mark owners by way of licensing fees and royalties. By: Daniel Nageotte, Esq. If done correctly, it accomplishes two goals.

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Nelligan Law

JANUARY 10, 2024

In a showdown fit for Broadway, the producers of “Anne of Green Gables: A New Musical” found themselves entangled in a trademark tussle that threatened the very name of their production. But their path was strewn with legal hurdles as the Anne of Green Gables Licensing Authority Inc, co-owned by heirs of L.M.

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Trademark attorneys who are not registered with the USPTO patent bar cannot file patents. Call US patent and trademark attorney Vic Lin at (949) 223-9623 or email vlin@icaplaw.com to explore working with us. Is a patent attorney specially licensed? For example, I am an attorney licensed under the state of California.

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2022

To prosecute patent applications, a patent attorney must have two licenses: an attorney license by a state bar ; and. appeared first on Patent Trademark Blog | IP Q&A. appeared first on Patent Trademark Blog | IP Q&A. What does patent prosecution mean? conducting Examiner Interviews.

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Nelligan Law

AUGUST 4, 2023

The legal nuances surrounding trademarks, counterfeiting, collaborations, and the ever-expanding resale market fascinated me as I delved deeper into understanding the mechanisms that governed our beloved hobby. To protect these creations, trademarks are registered with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO).

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

In this video, we will also examine the legal strategies each project got right on trademark registration and copyright licensing. What Is A Trademark & How Does It Impact NFT Drops? A trademark can be any word or phrase symbol design combination of things that identifies your goods and services in the marketplace.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Emojico has trademark registrations in the word “emoji” for a ridiculously broad range of product categories–from (I’m not making this up) ship hulls to penis enlargers–and it then licenses the word to product manufacturers and defendants ensnared in its enforcement net.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

The print-on-demand service at issue is Pixels, who has appeared on this blog before. The plaintiff paints fish, has a trademark in his name, “DeYoung,” and has registered copyrights. The plaintiff claims that Pixels’ users upload infringing images and refer to them by the trademark DeYoung. cites to Tiffany v.

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The issue with upcycling is that it is nearly always done without the consent of the owner (or exclusive licensee) of the relevant trademarks. Upcyclers may also expose themselves to claims of trademark dilution or even counterfeiting, and damages in such cases can be substantial. We are not aware of the terms of the license.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 2, 2022

What happens after you get your mark registered as a trademark? Your Trademark Application gets approved, and you receive your registration certificate. Don’t let that Trademark Registration certificate fool you. Furthermore, it will also never enforce your trademark rights on your behalf.

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Nelligan Law

JANUARY 24, 2024

Now, let’s delve into the legal galaxy of licensing. “Spaceballs” undertakes a delicate dance in the licensing arena, where the gravitational pull of intellectual property laws is a formidable force. But the surprises in this cosmic comedy don’t end there.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

A licensing agreement between Mascotte and Adidas exists for the “Yeezy” trademarks. A licensing agreement between Mascotte and Adidas exists for the “Yeezy” trademarks. Adidas has the right to continue to manufacture identical sneakers to Yeezys, so long as they do not use the trademarks owned by Ye.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 23, 2022

More and more companies are entering the Metaverse leading to a trend towards increased filings of trademarks in the “virtual” classes. This blog has reported on this trend here and here. Why you need new trademark registrations now. In such cases, a trademark registration in Classes 09, 35, 41 and 42 can be decisive.

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Olartemoure Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Copyright Protection: Protect your original works like photos, videos, and posts, so you can freely distribute and exploit them, but others will need your permission or a license to use it, unless “fair use” applies. Trademark your Brand: Protect your brand name, logo, or design that distinguishes you.

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Patent Trademark Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Any invention made in the US must first be given a foreign filing license before a patent application can be filed in a foreign country. If you try to file the PCT application with the IB, a foreign filing license must first be granted by the US government. What is the scope of a foreign filing license? Why does this matter?

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Likelihood of Confusion

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

I think we can assume the shop caters to gullible Americans, and that it doesn’t have a license from Corning. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Call the IP Posse! .” Pyrex is a Corning, Inc., Pyrex was machine made. There were never any Pyrex glasses. What should Corning do? Originally posted 2013-07-18 08:29:25.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 19, 2023

This becomes evident from the following amendments: Patents: Reduced penalty for failure to file or refusal to file Form 27 (working requirements) : As per Section 84(c), patents need to be ‘worked’ in India failing which competitors can obtain compulsory licenses to make and sell the patented invention.

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JIPL Online

APRIL 7, 2021

ii] This blog post will (i) introduce the problem of counterfeit sports merchandise, (ii) provide a summary of trademark policy rationales and how they have been applied in the sports apparel context, and (iii) offer a proposed solution to the problem. [ii] i) Introduction to the problem of counterfeit sports merchandise.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Any form of Intellectual Property (IP) , be it a trademark, patent, or copyright, can be licensed to third parties. Through IP licensing, IP rights holders grant third parties the exclusive right to use their IP while retaining their ownership. Understanding the IP License. Creating the IP Licensing Agreement.

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 5, 2023

While we are not licensed to practice patent law outside the US, we do work closely with IP attorneys in foreign countries to coordinate our client’s foreign patent filings. The post How to Patent in China appeared first on Patent Trademark Blog | IP Q&A. Does it make sense to get a patent in China?

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McBayer IP Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

More > Tags: Copyright , copyright license , Intellectual Property , Name, Image, and Likeness , Trademark , Trademark Act , trademark infringement Frequently this takes the form of sharing or reposting content already on social media, sometimes with a creative business-specific twist.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

We have written previously on this blog warning of misleading solicitations. For years, scammers have impersonated the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in mailings, seeking payments from trademark owners for nonexistent services, such as trademark renewals.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

GmbH has registered trademarks in the dictionary word “Emoji.” ” They mostly are a licensing organization, and their registrations are in a wide range of classes: “from articles of clothing and snacks to ‘orthopaedic foot cushions’ and ‘[p]atient safety restraints.'” The court says it.

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The IP Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

District Court finding that Lighthouse Enterprises issued a naked license to Blue Mountain, which covered the trademark in question. Scott Hervey and Eric Caligiuri discuss this case and how to avoid bearing the risks of a naked license in this episode of The Briefing. Bliss Nutraceuticals, the 11th Circuit upheld a U.S.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 28, 2021

We are pleased to bring you a guest post from Rounak Doshi, discussing the position of law on arbitrability of trademark disputes in light of Delhi High Court’s recent decision in Golden Tobie Private Ltd. In this post, I will be assessing the law applicable in relation to the arbitrability of disputes concerning trademarks.

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