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Can A Single Colour Mark Acquire Registration In India?

IP and Legal Filings

2] However, the quintessential reason for such distinction is due to a slightly elevated standard for the registration of non-traditional marks. Image Source : Shutterstock] The Trademarks Act, 1999 (‘Act’) refers exclusively to the registrability of ‘combination of colours’. [3] In this also falls the case of colour marks.

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Can Braille Be Registered As a Trademark?

IP and Legal Filings

2] This new set of marks is often referred to as non-traditional trademarks , and the qualification for their registration, as opposed to a traditional mark, is substantially higher. [3] I do this by demonstrating the statutory criteria for trademark registration and then applying the set criteria to check the registrability of braille.

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SPACs: A Double-Edged Sword

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However, from 2003 to 2019 , the average number of SPAC IPOs per year was just 23, and SPAC IPOs have never raised more than 20% of total U.S. After graduation, he intends to practice business or intellectual property law. The Year of SPAC. IPOs and 46% of total U.S. IPO proceeds. IPO proceeds in a given year.

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Get 2 Go Sued for Alleged Trademark Infringement of getGo®

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

Per the Complaint, Plaintiffs have used the getGo® trademark since at least March 2013 and have sought and secured federal trademark registrations for various getGo® trademarks and logos as set forth below (the “getGo® Marks”). Registration No. Service Mark Registrations, Nos. Get To Know GetGo. 92077459.

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Understanding Freedom to Operate (FTO) Concerning IP & Patents

Kashishipr

Three pharmaceutical companies, including Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Micromet AG, and Cambridge Antibody Technology (now acquired by AstraZeneca), in September 2003 announced signing a non-exclusive cross-license agreement. It also allowed them to research well and come up with therapeutic and diagnostic antibody-based products.

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WHAT, IN THE NAME OF GOD, …?: Intellectual Property Rights In Holy Names, Sacred Words, & Other Aspects of Creation

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That question is “how have various countries’ intellectual property laws addressed efforts to copyright, trademark, or patent holy names, sacred words, or outputs of creation?” The report notes on page 11 that “In 2003, research estimates put the [U.S.] ” (at page 9 and 13). . ” Id.

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Customs Intervention for IP in the Indian Sub-Continent

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Thus, the IP rights holders must monitor and take suitable and timely action against the imports that can possibly be infringing on their Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs). . A Unique Temporary Registration Number (UTRN) is generated on filing the online application. ” INDIA.

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