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Trademark Infringement in the Digital Age

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Introduction In today’s digital economy, trademarks play an important role in developing a brand’s identity, establishing customer trust, and assuring market competition. Trademark violation raises significant issues. Cybersquatting is another type of trademark infringement.

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Bombay High Court Rules that Copyright Registration of a Label is not Compulsory

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The plaintiff, SSPL, had filed a lawsuit against the defendant NTC in the Bombay High Court, alleging Copyright and Trademark Infringement. SSPL was incorporated in 2004. When SSPL was incorporated in 2004, SK Oil Industries had assigned it the label’s copyright. Plaintiff’s Arguments. Concluding Remarks.

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Conquering Likelihood of Confusion in Pharmaceutical Trademarks

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Name saturation is an existential challenge for every industry that harnesses trademark law to protect its brand. A study published in 2018 found that overall incidents of drug name confusion of all types had decreased when comparing two periods, 2000-2004 and 2012-2016 1.

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Preventing Trademark Infringement or Stifling Healthy Competition? A Look at 1-800 Contacts and its Keyword Advertising Battle

LexBlog IP

Trademark owners have sued both search engines and advertisers who purchase the keywords, alleging that the use of their trademark in this capacity creates a likelihood of confusion among consumers. However, in the fall of 2019 , Warby Parker became a direct competitor of 1-800 Contacts by entering the contact lens market.

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The Sleekcraft Factors and “Reverse Confusion” Trademark Infringement

The IP Law Blog

It has marketed its software under the name “SmartSync” since 2004 and obtained a trademark for SmartSync in 2007. Ironhawk also argued that because Dropbox had previously attempted or explored acquiring it, that Dropbox itself recognized that Ironhawk had a potentially larger market.

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Effect Of Non-Use Of Trademark

IP and Legal Filings

In order to maintain the owner’s rights, a trademark must be used and periodically renewed; otherwise, the proprietor might lose the validity and the right of enforcing the trademark. What Is Non-Use Of Trademark Eventually trademarks serve as effective marketing tools for their owners. REFRENCES [i] M/S.

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The Law Of Trademark In India: Infringement And Remedies

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As a result, the logo and name are registered as trademarks under the act of 1999 to protect the brand name and value. Trademark Infringement. The trademark legislation of 1999 protects Indian trademarks. Landmark Judgements Of Trademark Infringement. Remedies Available For Owner. Allergan Inc. (AI)[2004].