The TTABlog

MARCH 8, 2022

The Board upheld a refusal to register the proposed mark MADE FOR YOU LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS , in standard character and design form, for 'diamonds; jewelry" [LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS disclaimed], finding that the phrase fails to function as a trademark. The Trade Mark [sic] Act is not an act to register words but to register trademarks.

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Garrigues Blog

MAY 14, 2024

The EUIPO rejected this application based on article 7, 1, f) of Regulation 2017/1001 on the European Union Trademark , on the grounds that the name was associated with criminal activities relating to drug trafficking and narco-terrorism which rendered it contrary to public policy and accepted principles of morality.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The label in question was designed by an employee of SK Oil Industries. According to NTC, the SSPL label mark was only a registered trademark, and therefore, it couldn’t be used as an artistic work. It further added that an individual could either own a registered trademark or copyright but not both.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The Trademark Laws of different nations prevent third parties and entities from using a Registered Trademark , which is undoubtedly crucial considering the amount of time, money, effort, and hard work that goes into building a widely recognized and viable brand name. Understanding the Secondary Meaning of Trademark.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2023

On June 8, 2023, the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision held that a trademark claim concerning “a squeaky, chewable dog toy designed to look like a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey” which, as a play on words, turns the words “Jack Daniels” into “Bad Spaniels” and the descriptive phrase “Old No.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 16, 2022

One way in which the real estate owners designate the boundaries of their assets, which is the land, is by putting a fence around it. If any unauthorized person or party enters such a safeguarded piece of land, it is referred to as trespassing. If any unauthorized person tries crossing that fence, it is referred to as IP Infringement.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

To put it straightforwardly, the Metaverse refers to an immersive digital space in which users interact with different people and things by using digital avatars. NFTs may refer to the digital goods or specific pieces sold in the Metaverse. These are non-fungible, implying that they are unique and can never be replaced by something.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 14, 2023

A trade name is a name under which a company pursues its business and needs to be distinguished from the entity’s registered or legal name. Many countries require registering a trade name or business name in a special register. Three-dimensional or two-dimensional characteristics may be used in industrial designs.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

I asked: “ What were the first trademarks? “ ChatGPT replied: The use of trademarks can be traced back to ancient times, when craftsmen and traders marked their goods with unique symbols or designs to identify their origin or quality. However, trademark protection in the U.S.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

France and Switzerland used to fight for the exclusive rights to the “Controlled Designation of Origin” for Gruyère. 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.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In 2019, Quebec wine producer Société de Vin Internationale Ltée (“SVI”) faced a copyright and trademark infringement claim raised by its competitor, Constellation Brands U.S. In the context of trademarks, it refers to the recognition and trust that consumers have with a particular brand. Operations (“Constellation”).

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43(B)log

MARCH 14, 2024

This judgment of infringement comes nearly one year to the day after Crocs filed lawsuits against 21 companies alleging infringement of its registered trademark rights in its clog designs. … The court declined to dismiss Double Diamond’s resulting defamation claim.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 24, 2023

Identify the type of infringement Facebook will remove listings and posts that infringe your intellectual property, covering five categories: counterfeits, copyright infringement, brand abuse (which includes other forms of trademark infringement), design infringement, and patent infringement.

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Corsearch

MARCH 13, 2023

Looking at the clip of Oswald below, you can clearly see elements of the character in Mickey’s modern design. Disney still own the copyright on more recent works featuring the character and, most importantly, have protected his name, likeness, and associated imagery by registering trademarks. Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 20, 2022

Patents, copyright, and trademarks have been the most widely recognized forms of IP to date; however, there are other forms as well, including geographical indications and industrial designs, which have been gaining attention in the past few decades. Eligibility Criteria for Trade Secret Protection.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The patent, which included France among the designated states, expired on 5 August 2021. The Cour de Cassation decided to stay the proceedings and refer the following questions to the CJEU [unofficial translation from French by this Kat]: Are the invalidity grounds of (a) registration of a trade mark contrary to the provisions of Art.

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Corsearch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

You should prepare links and screenshots as evidence for your claims of copyright, or trademark, patent, or design right infringement on Alibaba. Trademarks A trademark signifies a unique term, logo, expression, design, or emblem utilized to indicate the origin of goods and services.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 13, 2022

The result is that the smart contract allows you to represent any IP, e.g., trademarks, designs, patents or copyrights, with a token. The legal classification of tokens – often referred to as "crypto-assets" – and the applicable crypto laws, can differ from case to case.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2023

One such feature is the concept of a provisional refusal, which signifies the initial objection or rejection issued by a national trademark office (referred to as the “Office of Origin”) when assessing an international trademark application filed through the Madrid System.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 19, 2022

That is why it is imperative to have your trademark registered. Having a Trademark Registration in place shall provide you with exclusive rights over its ownership and usage. A Registered Trademark helps optimize goodwill, safeguard brand value, and build trust.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Ensuring Compliances of IP laws Trademarks and logos: On media platforms, names and emblems are commonly used to advertise companies and services, both visually and orally. Designs: Many companies now sell via media platforms, for many it is their only means of marketing.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 14, 2023

Trademark infringement A trademark is a distinctive word, logo, phrase, design, or symbol used to identify the source of goods and services. Trademark infringement occurs when a mark resembling yours is used without authorization. Copyright infringement refers to the unauthorized use of a protected work.

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azrights

APRIL 22, 2021

This is a reference to the digital economy, and the pace of this revolution has only increased now because of the Coronavirus. Turning ideas into a business and brand involves using the tools of the IP system – trademarks, design rights, copyright, patents, and confidential information or trade secrets.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While Morison branded its medicine with the generic “PARACETAMOL”, with reference to its registered trademarks “MSJ” and “MORISON” on the packaging, CPL used the name “CONPHAMOL”. CPL had a registered trademark in the word “Conphamol” and the design of the product packaging.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Noting the lack of any supervisory or governing body for trademark and patent agents, the Court instructed Ms. I refer to Section 130 of the Patent Act l, Rule 116 of Patent Rules, and Rule 151 of the Trademark Rules, 2017.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The phrase “James Bond 007” (“Bond Mark) is a registered trademark for, among other things, “entertainment services by way of motion picture”. This suggests that all Bond movies are produced under a Trademark license that permits the filmmakers’ use of the Bond Mark in their films.

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azrights

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Firstly, the company had the right legal agreement with the designers of its iconic bottle shape when it commissioned the bottle design so that it would own the rights in the bottle design. This initial design registration gave the company a way to preserve the uniqueness of the shape to the Coca Cola brand. Litigation.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 14, 2022

This new entity is referred to as ‘FinTech’ and was coined in 1972. Following are the legislative tools that are available in this regard: Copyright: The right that an individual receives in lieu of a work extracted from his/her intellectual effort is referred to as “ copyright ”. Image source:Gettyimage].

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Kashishipr

JULY 27, 2022

The term ‘ Intellectual Property (IP) ‘ basically refers to the creations of the human mind that are intangible in nature. In simple terms, it pertains to the original creations of the human intellect, including inventions, symbols, designs, artistic works, literary works, and so on. Now let us define IPRs.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 16, 2023

On June 8, 2023, the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision held that a trademark claim concerning “a squeaky, chewable dog toy designed to look like a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey” which, as a play on words, turns the words “Jack Daniels” into “Bad Spaniels” and the descriptive phrase “Old No.

Fair Use 52

Fair Use Cease and Desist Trademark Designs 52

LexBlog IP

JUNE 16, 2023

On June 8, 2023, the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision held that a trademark claim concerning “a squeaky, chewable dog toy designed to look like a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey” which, as a play on words, turns the words “Jack Daniels” into “Bad Spaniels” and the descriptive phrase “Old No.

Fair Use 52

Fair Use Cease and Desist Trademark Designs 52

LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The US Copyright Term Extension Act was referred to pejoratively as the “Mickey Mouse Protection Act” because of the entertainment conglomerate’s outsized influence. They may continue indefinitely, provided there is continued use of the trademark. This hasn’t stopped Disney. Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

However, BigBasket’s threats and allegations are arguably groundless and the recourse against the same would be through Section 142 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Act’). A reading of the statute indicates that this provision focuses on registered trademarks and the related infringement.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 27, 2023

There is a little-known provision of the Lanham Act (the US Trademark Act) that packs a potentially big punch. entity by serving the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). trademarks had listed U.S. 10] Neither entity had designated a Domestic Representative. In Equibal, Inc. Entities Non-U.S.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 28, 2022

incorporation of documents into the complaint by reference, both often significant in false advertising cases. Judicial notice deals with essentially uncontrovertible facts, while incorporation by reference is “a judicially-created doctrine that treats certain documents as though they are part of the complaint itself.”

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Trademark Law Before pre-digitalization The US Trademark Office (USPTO) defines a trademark as a word, phrase, design, or symbol that serves to identify and distinguish the products or services you sell apart from those of others. It facilitates brand recognition and trust among customers.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 19, 2021

By August 2020, CasperLabs had begun referring to its blockchain protocol and forthcoming token as “Casper.” It filed an application to register CASPER as a trademark in connection with blockchain technology; the registration issued in November 2020. Their agreements terminated in late 2019.

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