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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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2nd Circ. Affirms Breitling Fair Use Win In 'Red Gold' TM Suit

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fairly used the phrase "red gold" to describe the color of its products after a California jeweler with a 2003 trademark registration battled the Swiss watchmaker over its use of the phrase. A split Second Circuit panel on Thursday affirmed a Connecticut federal judge's decision that Breitling USA Inc.

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SpicyIP Tidbit: CGPDTM Notifies Patent and Trademark Agent Exams 2024

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The accompanying guidelines to the notice give other relevant information about the registration process, issuance of admit cards, nature of the written examinations, and importantly the syllabus for the exam. For the Patent Agent Exam, it’s the Patent Act, 1970, Patent Rules 2003 (as amended) & IP Administration.

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Patent Registration Process in India

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Rule 24 and 24A of the Patent Rules, 2003. Rule 24C of the Patents Rule, 2003 states that an applicant may also apply for an expedited examination through Form 18 with the prescribed fee. The post Patent Registration Process in India appeared first on Biswajit Sarkar Blog. Respond to the Objection.

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On Remand from the CAFC, TTAB Denies Petition for Cancellation of "NAKED" Registration for Condoms

The TTABlog

The NAKED condom case returned to the TTAB after a CAFC reversal [ TTABlogged here ] and the Supreme Court's denial of the registrant's petition for writ of certiorari (September 2021). He conducted clinical trials in 2000 and manufacturing began in 2002-2003. Nor did respondent have advertising material or seek FDA approval.

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Modern Foods v. Modern Snacks: A Pragmatic Approach to Trademark Infringement Suit Injunctions

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A crucial argument by the defendant was that the plaintiff was aware of the defendant’s mark, containing the word ‘MODERN’, since 2003/2010. It held that the defendant’s use of the mark since 1990, coupled with its registration, strengthens their claim.

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Long-awaited changes for Australian designs receive Royal Assent

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Key changes to the Designs Act 2003 (Cth) include a 12-month grace period to apply for a design, a prior user exemption, providing exclusive licensees with legal standing, and clarification of the ‘informed user’ standard. Royal Assent was granted on 10 September 2021. Merpel adds: this really grabbed her attention.

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