IPilogue

AUGUST 9, 2021

A sound can be registered as a trademark if it fulfills the function of a trademark, namely, indicating the origin of the goods and services. Even if it is a well-accepted practice in trademark law, the inherent characteristics of a sound differentiate them from word or design marks.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JULY 21, 2022

LMG Life Sciences named Fish & Richardson to its 2022 shortlist in nine categories. The categories in which the firm and its attorneys are featured are as follows: Intellectual Property Boutique Firm of the Year – Fish & Richardson. Hatch-Waxman Litigator of the Year – Branded – Juanita Brooks.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 12, 2023

I ntroduction Hermes International recently filed a lawsuit against Crimzon Fashion Accessories Private Limited, alleging Trademark Infringement. The act defines a well-known trademark in Section 2(z)(g). For example, if someone mentions the well-known trademark Bisleri , one immediately thinks of bottled mineral water.

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Above the Fold

MARCH 31, 2022

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) maintains two trademark Registers: the Principal Register and the Supplemental Register. Provides the right to use the ® registered trademark symbol in conjunction with the trademark. Serves as a basis for filing a trademark infringement lawsuit in federal court.

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Sander Law

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Trademarks: Goods & Services Statement. When you apply for trademark registration, in addition to identifying your trademark, you need to specify the types of products and/or services you are selling in association with the trademark. Contact Sander Law today to file your trademark application today!

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Frank Schechter which says that a common (Generic) name can be registered by anyone, but no one has the exclusive right to that trademark, For instance, the renowned brand Apple has its trademark registered under various classes but the word ‘apple’ diluted under class 29 of the food category.

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SpicyIP

MAY 18, 2022

Trademarks and the Metaverse: Imaginary Rights or Real Wrongs? World over companies are rushing to protect their trademarks in the online, virtual environment – the metaverse. In the US too, several companies are protecting their trademarks for similar goods and services. Aparajita Lath. Image from here. Application date.

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Trademark Classification. When you file for a trademark in India, an indispensable requirement is finding out the trademark classification of your goods or services under which you must file your brand. ” The system of trademark classification eases the process of registration of a trademark. .”

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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. ” That’s true.

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Sander Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Trademarks: NICE classification. The NICE classification is a system for classifying goods and services that is used when applying for trademark registration. The filing fees for a Canadian trademark application are determined based on the number of NICE classes of goods & services you include in the application.

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azrights

OCTOBER 27, 2023

What can go wrong when trademarks are not used consistently is apparent from a 9 year trademark dispute between Lacoste and Crocodile in New Zealand which concluded in 2017 with Lacoste losing its crocodile trademark. Otherwise, the business is at risk of losing its trademark.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

We encourage a broad range of perspectives, and topics can be from within the various categories of intellectual property law including patents, trademarks, industrial design and copyright. There are three categories for entrants this year: Law student category (LL.B, students) Graduate student category (LL.M,

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 25, 2022

Erik breaks down the various categories of bold brand names and explains how they can help create a strong brand and more protected business. For more trademark tips, visit www.buildingaboldbrand.com. For more trademark tips, visit www.buildingaboldbrand.com.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 8, 2023

The Amazon Brand Registry allows owners of a trademark to protect their goods from counterfeiters and those infringing on the brand. That is why it is important to protect your brand on Amazon. Keep in mind this program is currently is offered only in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the EU, Japan, and England (as of May 2023).

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Sander Law

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Trademark Examiner Reports: Common Objections. The objections raised by a Trademark Examiner generally fall into one or more of the following categories: Goods & Services Statement. One common objection is that the listing of products and/or services sold under the trademark are not described in "ordinary commercial terms".

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 26, 2022

The word trademark is a culmination of two words, i.e., ‘trade’ and ‘mark’. Thus, to simply put, when the two words are read together, the meaning of ‘trademark’ comes out as- a sign or symbol used in the course of business by a person. As per the statute trademark means-. “ STEP 1: Trademark Search.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Trademark Protection for Board Games by Yuri L. Eliezer.block-content { padding-top: 12px; background-ffffff; background-image: none; } Trademark Protection for Board Games: Unlock the Potential of Trade Dress for Your Board Game Table of Contents: What is Trade Dress Protection? Take, for instance, a Coca-Cola bottle.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

AUGUST 2, 2022

Fish was ranked as a “Tier 1” firm nationwide in the patent contentious, PTAB litigation, patent prosecution, and trademark contentious categories, an achievement that Fish shares with fewer than 10 other firms in each practice area.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Interestingly, another battle regarding the Gruyère trademark is happening in North America. However, the fate of the Gruyère trademark in Canada is still up in the air. However, the fate of the Gruyère trademark in Canada is still up in the air. However, SCU did not give up.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 18, 2023

This time I will be covering fair use for trademarks instead of copyright. Much like copyright, there are exceptions and limits to what protection owning a trademark can provide you, including what is and is not infringement. Fair use in the trademark space breaks down into two categories.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

You may recall Usain Bolt’s subtle but impactful tweet on August 23, 2022, adding a trademark emoji to his iconic quote, “To the World”. That tweet spoke to his trademark of his iconic “lightning” celebration pose, indicating Bolt’s possible plans to create merchandise using his iconic celebrity power and image.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Introduction Trademarks are no longer confined to words, numbers, or devices. This is primarily because of the clash between the traditional concept of trademarks and the ever-growing need to find newer ways to differentiate one’s product and services from competitors. [1] 7] Is Braille a ‘Mark’ ?

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Hence, it is no wonder that the battle for ownership of her trademark is also highly sought after. Barbie’s unique corporate identity, which includes its name, logo, and slogan, has always been carefully protected by trademarks thanks to Mattel’s vigilance.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 6, 2022

Sound trademarks are widely recognized in developed nations like the United States, and their knowledge is now rapidly growing in developing nations like India. In India, a sound that can be graphically represented by a succession of musical notes with or without words can obtain Trademark Protection.

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Sander Law

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Standard vs. Non-standard trademarks. The types of trademarks that can be filed are grouped into 2 categories: Standard character marks & Non-standard character marks. Standard character trademarks. If the trademark contains a combination of these elements, it may be filed as a Standard character trademark.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The following is an excerpt from my video, The Many Pieces of a USPTO Trademark Application. Have you ever looked at the USPTO Trademark Application Form online? And also in the trademark forms, there are a lot of nuanced and important decisions that have to be made. Do you own it as a person, the trademark application?

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 26, 2023

[Image Sources : Shutterstock] However, because the matter involves non-conventional marks, the Court has looked into it and established jurisprudence for it in order to establish a legal position on the registration of shape trademarks in India. In this particular case, the court relied upon “ Levi Strauss and Co.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 8, 2023

When assessing whether a plaintiff in a trademark infringement suit is entitled to an interim injunction, the findings of courts on the 3 factors of prima facie case, balance of convenience and irreparable harm are typically uniform, either supporting the grant of an injunction or its refusal. Rahul is an attorney at Ira Law.]

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 31, 2022

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) maintains two trademark Registers: the Principal Register and the Supplemental Register. Provides the right to use the ® registered trademark symbol in conjunction with the trademark. Serves as a basis for filing a trademark infringement lawsuit in federal court.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 21, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced the addition of a new category for its Patents for Humanity Awards Program: Green Energy. The Green Energy category accepts any U.S. On March 6, 2023, the U.S.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 30, 2022

The Respondent secured federal trademark registration for “Get Lucky” in 1986, and the Petitioner commenced offering garments employing the registered trademark “Lucky Brand” and term “Lucky” a few years later, in 1990. The post Trademark Infringement Get So “Lucky” first appeared on IPLF.

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Patently-O

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

This is a trademark case. Dollar Financial holds registered trademarks for MONEY MART – the name it uses for its payday and title loan venders as well as pawn shops and pawn brokerages. Brittex Financial v. Dollar Financial ( Fed.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

MAY 26, 2021

Trademarks will usually either be a word mark or a logo/device mark. As you must be aware, the first step to registering a trademark is to perform a search to ensure there are no similar marks in the same class with similar class specifications, as the proposed mark. So, what if the said trademark in question is a device mark?

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 28, 2023

Introduction The term “trademark dilution” refers to the unauthorised use of, and/or application for, a trademark that is likely to damage an established mark’s distinctiveness. Blurring is the most frequent sort of dilution, though there are other categories as well. This is known as trademark dilution.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

2024 Changes to International Trademark Classifications by Melanie Lane Understanding WIPO’s 2024 Nice Classification Changes: Impact on the USPTO’s §6.1 These updates will have implications for trademark holders in various classes, with a special emphasis on Class 3. trademark holders to stay updated.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 30, 2022

Besides traditional trademarks that include device, brand, heading, label, name, there is a new category of modern marks that are protected in some countries which are known as non-traditional or unconventional trademarks. Types of Unconventional Trademarks. Challenges to Registration.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The decoration of commodities can be generally divided into the following two categories: one is the decoration of words and patterns, that is, the words, patterns, colors and their arrangement and combination thereof. Generally speaking, all decorations having the function of beautifying commodity and externally visible are decorations.

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