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Journey Through “Octobers” on SpicyIP (2005 – Present) 

SpicyIP

For collective marks, he argued that out of 10 collective mark registrations he examined, 9 were granted erroneously. A brand owner’s injunction now depends on the ad’s content, checking if the same confuses or causes blurring or tarnishment. Also, check Joff Wild on the Allegations Against Indian Patent Office.

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Trademark Infringement Get So “Lucky”

IP and Legal Filings

This popular case originated from a long-running legal dispute involving the Petitioner, Lucky Brand Dungarees, Inc. Lucky Brand), and the Respondent, Marcel Fashions Group, Inc. Lucky Brand claimed a defense against Marcel in the most recent case between the two, which it had not fully explored in a previous suit between them.

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Federal Circuit Rules That Mark Cannot Be Cancelled Due To Fraudulent Incontestability Declarations

IP Tech Blog

the Court, with a 2-1 majority, found that the Board wrongly cancelled the registration of a trademark holder due to the filing of a fraudulent declaration by its former attorney to obtain incontestable status of the trademark “DANTANNA’S.” The “DANTANNA’S” trademark issued in 2005. Chutter, Inc. , emphasis in original).

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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). Nor did respondent have advertising material or seek FDA approval.

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Unveiling Trademark Dilution from Scratch to Denouement

IP and Legal Filings

Frank Schechter which says that a common (Generic) name can be registered by anyone, but no one has the exclusive right to that trademark, For instance, the renowned brand Apple has its trademark registered under various classes but the word ‘apple’ diluted under class 29 of the food category. Court refused the registration for Philips Co.

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Agreement Reached in THE Trademark Battle

IPilogue

(MJT) applied to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) seeking registration for use of the word “THE” on clothing, handbags, and related goods. Although OSU claims to have used the mark in commerce since August 2005, MJT’s application was filed earlier. THE dispute between the two parties continued from there.

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U.S. Artificial Intelligence Notice of Inquiry – deadline extension

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Years later, in 2005, the U.S. Copyright registration may be obtained to create a public record of the work and to assist the copyright owner in enforcement of their rights. Copyright registration in the U.S. Copyright Office have failed to show sufficient human involvement to allow their registration to proceed.