JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The number of existing valid registered trademarks in China is large, and the annual number of trademark applications is also large, which makes it difficult for enterprises to successfully register trademarks.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 2, 2022

No trademark office across the globe will ever keep a watch on the market for unauthorized use of your Registered Trademark. Furthermore, it will also never enforce your trademark rights on your behalf. It implies that the onus lies with the trademark holder to prevent others from infringing upon his trademark rights.

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Traverse Legal Blog

JULY 14, 2022

Intellectual property attorneys can review the situation, prepare and send this cease and desist letter which is essentially a demand letter to the trademark infringer. This demand letter will clearly define and explain the trademark infringement. Were you using your trademark before the alleged infringer?

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

JUNE 22, 2022

Bill 96 will have a significant impact on the use of English trademarks in the Province of Québec. For example, whereas in the past, both unregistered and registered trademarks did not need to be translated into French, under Bill 96, only registered trademarks will be exempt from translation into French.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 10, 2024

The decision of the Delhi HC, pronounced on 18 th September 2023, penned by Hon’ble Justice C Hari Shankar, in this matter over the tagline “For the Bold” has caused ripples in the field of Intellectual Property Rights. For the Bold” incorporated in its entirety the registered trademark “For the Bold”.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

INTRODUCTION Section 29 [1] of the Trademark Act, 1999 , defines infringement as: “Trademarks infringement occurs if an unauthorized party makes use of a registered trademark in a way that is likely to lead to confusion about the origin of the product.” From the struggle of the tech giants in Apple v.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

We have covered several introductory topics about 337 Investigations at the International Trade Commission (ITC) through the lens of its most common context [1] —as another forum for patent litigation. [2] 3] However, patent litigation is but one potential use of this forum. What are the Benefits of Litigating at the ITC?

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Intepat

MAY 28, 2024

Apple’s smart business strategies have successfully upheld the validity of its trademark, preventing it from being diluted. Apple has become one of the largest companies globally due to its strategic use of intellectual property rights. Notably, Apple trademarked its store design in the United States in 2011.

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a precedential decision on trademark functionality doctrine in PIM Brands Inc. Haribo of America Inc.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Introduction Trademarks are an important division of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) as it considerably contributes in identification and promotion of a product. The trademark owners enjoy monopoly and exclusive proprietary rights of their trademarks through the law of trademark protection.

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Traverse Legal Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

A main focus in most M&A transactions involves conducting intellectual property (IP) due diligence, including patent due diligence in order to properly assess risk involved in the potential transaction. Are there any active litigation and/or administrative proceedings (e.g. post-grant review, oppositions, etc.)

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 31, 2022

If an individual or company wants to register their trademark in another country, they will have to do it in those countries or they can proceed with an international registration through the Madrid Protocol. A registered trademark is considered valid for 10 years.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Trademarks are becoming even more significant assets for companies trying to stand out in a competitive market due to the growth of online platforms and e-commerce. Trademark violation raises significant issues. Cybersquatting is another type of trademark infringement. For trademark owners, litigation was their main option.

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 10, 2023

Chipotle has numerous registered trademarks for variations on the word CHIPOTLE in relation to its restaurant and food, including stylized versions in various fonts. Last week, Chipotle filed a complaint against Sweetgreen for naming its new menu item “Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl”. Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. Sweetgreen Inc.,

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Kashishipr

MAY 5, 2021

The maximum number of cases are witnessed in the software industry wherein statistics project that as many as 74 percent of the patents issued are being litigated. These claims are ultimately easier and cheaper for competing companies in the market to settle rather than to litigate.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 24, 2023

While fans enjoy watching the games and filling out their brackets, the NCAA and its partners are hard at work protecting the intellectual property associated with this iconic event. As such, the NCAA takes great care to protect its intellectual property rights associated with the tournament.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

January 1, 2024, brought numerous hangovers along with an unprecedented amount of media attention to intellectual property law. In Canada, images of the newer versions of Mickey and Minnie Mouse are registered trademarks for use with a variety of goods and services. This hasn’t stopped Disney.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 10, 2024

His passion lies in understanding the intersection of economics and public health with intellectual property rights. The Court decreed the suit in favour of the Plaintiff, granting a permanent injunction and awarding litigation costs. [ This post has been authored by SpicyIP Intern Kevin Preji.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Characters are often protected by copyright, even if their fashion is not, but they are also routinely protected by trademark. The name Beetlejuice, for example, has multiple registered trademarks related to it including registration number 4863369, which covers the use in “Clothing for men, women and children…”.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Protection of Essential Intellectual Property Rights. Before enforcing rights in Intellectual Property (IP) , it is imperative to safeguard the different aspects of a product or service. For instance, a trademark safeguards the brand name, slogan, logo, tagline, etc., associated with a product.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In 2002, the Federal Trade Commission, after an extensive inquiry, found out that over 75% of applications by generic pharmaceutical manufacturers were in some way or other involved in litigation initiated by the original patent holders. For more visit: [link].

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 11, 2021

EWC P&T, LLC in which the appellate court affirmed a ruling by the Southern District of Florida granting summary judgment to EWC, the owner of the nationwide European Wax Center chain of beauty salons, on cybersquatting claims filed against the owner of several GoDaddy domains that were registered in bad faith to profit from EWC’s stores.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) cannot cancel a trademark based on the filing of a fraudulent declaration under Section 15 of the Lanham Act. Section 15 of the Lanham Act deals with acquiring incontestability status for an already-registered trademark.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 14, 2024

New Roster Out: Welcome Calcutta HC Intellectual Property Rights Division Image from here Calcutta High Court notifies roster of its newly formed IPD! The Court held that the plaintiff was the owner of the trademark, and the defendants were using it without his authorization. 2 does not have a registered trademark.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Nearly every mainstream marketplace and social media platform has Acceptable Use Policies, which provide procedures for reporting intellectual property infringements. In order to utilize The Registry, the brand owner must have a federally-registered trademark that appears on products or packaging. 13, 2021). [2]

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 31, 2022

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. Provides a presumption of validity for the registered trademark. Provides a presumption of ownership of the registered trademark.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Having a robust Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategizing well to maintain it can do wonders in enhancing your brand value and market share. Additionally, it safeguards a business company during litigation or threat from a competitor in the industry. Combating the Competition. For more visit: [link].

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 13, 2022

Brand owners are obviously concerned about protecting their brand, and there is oftentimes a registered trademark underlying the brand, which is supposed to grant the brand owner certain rights. Though the case came out in favor of the filmmaker, it still resulted in costly litigation.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

GmbH has registered trademarks in the dictionary word “Emoji.” This means the term “emoji” is generic with respect to the dictionary definitions and Emojico’s litigation empire should crumble. The trademark registrations discourage that outcome. The court says it.

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 28, 2021

FTO is a pretty simple and straightforward concept, which implies that at a given point in time, no Intellectual Property (IP) from any third party is infringed upon a given product or service in a given market or geography. Without any doubt, stepping into patent litigation can be uncertain, full of risks, and expensive.

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 28, 2024

Pelton & Associates, PLLC ® (“EMP&A”), in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on March 26, 2024, in the Federal Register at 89 Fed. trademark prosecution, maintenance, and litigation. 20,897 (March 24, 2024) (“Rulemaking”). Since 1999, EMP&A has represented thousands of clients in U.S.

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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. The Difficulty Faced in Proving Secondary Meaning.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Battle of the Firms – The Irony of IP Law Firms Being Sued for Trademark Infringement Niyati Prabhu It is well known that companies across the world take their brands seriously and deploy law firms in order to safeguard their intellectual properties, be it their names, slogans, brands, taglines, marketing tools and (even phone numbers ).

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 31, 2023

On its surface, a cease-and-desist letter seems like a less expensive way to enforce intellectual property rights. Would it make sense to send them a trademark infringement letter. In declaratory judgment litigation, the positions are reversed. Why send a cease-and-desist letter? Are competitors copying your products?

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Here, the background is that the Petitioner hired Mr. Naveen Chaklan of M/s Delhi Intellectual Property LLP to deal with his patent application. Section 130 and Rule 116 empower the Controller to remove the name of a patent agent from the register if s/he is found to be guilty of professional misconduct.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 10, 2022

Another crucial field where blockchain can be utilized is Intellectual Property (IP). If you decide to store your IP assets using blockchain, you must seek the assistance of a professional attorney trained in Intellectual Property Law. The post How Can Blockchain Help Strengthen Intellectual Property Protection?

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In response, Coorstek filed an invalidity request to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), asking the EUIPO to invalidate the three EUTMs owned by CeramTec. CeramTec and Coorstek have also been litigating in the US, Switzerland and Germany. Comment The concept of bad faith is not defined in EU trade mark law.

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