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Lower Price Alternative? Comparative Advertising and Trademark Infringement

IPilogue

Comparative advertising is an effective marketing technique, in which a company’s product or service is compared to its competitor’s. Consumers are more willing to try out new things if they are assured that the new product is comparable or superior to those made by well-known brands. Operations (“Constellation”).

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calling an accepted Rule 68 offer a judgment of infringement could be defamatory

43(B)log

11, 2024) I have a long-running interest in Rule 68 offers of judgment, and this case involves an interaction with false advertising law! In 2006, Crocs sued now-plaintiff Double Diamond and Dawgs, its affiliate. We are fiercely protective of the Crocs brand and our iconic DNA. Crocs, Inc., 2024 WL 1051951No.

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The Concept of Family of Trademarks

Kashishipr

These intangible assets are often used in collaboration with other marks by the formation of a trademark portfolio, which consists of marks sharing a few characteristics and belonging to one entity. The issue of the distinctiveness of a family of trademarks was brought forth in the case of Pure & Simple Concepts, Inc.

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A Look Back at India’s Top IP Developments of 2021

SpicyIP

In this judgment, the Delhi High Court delved into the interpretation of section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 with respect to disputes involving trademark licensing agreements. This case involved Sun Pharmaceuticals allegedly infringing Cipla’s copyright and registered trademark. Cipla Ltd [Madras High Court].

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IP as Collateral

IIPRD

Intellectual Property such as patents, trademarks, brand value, copyright, etc have become foundational assets for several businesses, seeking greater importance and attention. Trademark as Collateral in the US. They were able to invest in IP protection, research and development, and advertising.

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