SpicyIP

JUNE 19, 2022

It is also stated to have spent “enormous amounts of money” in advertising and publicity. The said mark, including the label, is stated to have extensive goodwill and reputation, having been adopted in 1988, with copyright and trademark registrations dating back to 2006. across India and worldwide.

IP 126

IP Marketing Marketing Trademark 126

The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Ownership of the registration was subsequently transferred to Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd (the predecessor to Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Ltd, ‘the applicant’). Background In July 2001, an EU trade mark application was filed for the word sign ‘Vita’ for certain Class 9 goods, and later registered in September 2005.

Marketing 57

Marketing Marketing Ownership Advertising 57

IP Whiteboard

AUGUST 30, 2020

In Australia, there is no need to apply for copyright registration as it arises as of right, without the need for formalities or registration. Tim, 2006, by Wim Delvoye, at Mona). Therefore, Mr Black would automatically own the copyright in the screen-print. communicate the work to the public.

Moral Rights 52

Moral Rights Copyright Artistic Work Artwork 52

The IPKat

JUNE 23, 2022

The High Court revoked four EASYOFFICE registrations owned by easyGroup for non-use and held that the Defendant’s use of EASYOFFICE was not an infringement of those registrations anyway owing to, amongst other things, the availability of an honest concurrent use defence. Muzmatch has since rebranded as Muzz.

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Branding Brands Branding Litigation 73

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Ankit Sahni’s AI “Co-authored” Artwork Denied Registration by US, Continues to be Registered in India Can AI (co)author art? 1253/DEL/2006 and 4197/DEL/2015) related to computer software based on earlier guidelines of the patent office. without any registration and later in 2020, they applied to register “Khimji Jewels”.

IP 59

IP Trademark Advertising Advertising 59

Kashishipr

AUGUST 18, 2021

In the Bainbridge judgment (2006), the court, in reference to a family of marks, said that “they reproduce in full the same distinctive element with the addition of an element, graphic, or word, which differentiates them from each other or when characterized by the repetition of a single prefix or suffix taken from an original mark.”

Trademark 105

Trademark Registration Branding Brands 105

43(B)log

AUGUST 18, 2021

were valid and infringed, but the latter wasn’t counterfeited; SMRI’s dilution victory was vacated, but not its victories on deceptive trade practices, ACPA, false advertising, and unfair competition. SMRI ultimately sent one C&D in August 2006, and filed suit in June 2011. the public about the STURGIS Registrations.”

Cease and Desist 64

Cease and Desist False Advertising Registration Licensing 64

IIPRD

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The National IPR Policy of 2016 has resulted in increasing IP registration since its inception. The pendency in IP registration applications have also decreased. The registration at USPTO is required to protect the creditor from bona fide purchasers and mortgages. 11, March 2006.

IP 40

IP Intellectual Property Branding Brands 40

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Decoding Street Art, Fair Use and Moral Rights Is usage of Mural art, in commercial advertisements covered by Fair use? An interim injunction was granted to the plaintiff in 2006 and the suit was pending for 17 years. Click to read! Other Posts Is the Writing on the Wall? The DHC to explore this issue in light of Acko- St.

Trademark 103

Trademark Fair Use Moral Rights Art 103

SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

The Vidya Drolia case laid down certain conditions for non-arbitrability of disputes and stated that grant and issue of patents and registration of trademarks were exclusive sovereign or government functions, thus making them non-arbitrable. Durga Trading Corporation was clarified in this case. In Dhiraj Dewani v.

IP 143

IP Intellectual Property Copyright Trademark 143

LexBlog IP

JULY 21, 2021

Applications and registrations for designs generally decreased compared to 2019, but certain classes of products pertinent to assisting with the COVID-19 outbreak, or entertainment in lockdown, saw a proportional increase. Applications and Registrations. Class 35 Advertising (14 370) +3. Trade Marks. classes per application).

Reporting 52

Reporting IP Patent Application Registration 52

Above the Fold

JULY 5, 2022

1] The best part about a copyright is that its registration is typically inexpensive and straightforward. Copyright protects “original works of authorship” fixed in any tangible medium of expression, such as “pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works.” [1] Perrier Group of America, Inc. , 3d 114, 118 (2d Cir. 22] Inwood Labs. , 3d 1356 (N.D.

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Intellectual Property Design Patent Designs Design 40

LexBlog IP

JULY 5, 2022

” [1] The best part about a copyright is that its registration is typically inexpensive and straightforward. Copyright protects “original works of authorship” fixed in any tangible medium of expression, such as “pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works.” Perrier Group of America, Inc. , 3d 114, 118 (2d Cir.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Design Patent Designs Design 52

LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

1183 (2021), noting in part (in an obvious allusion to Warhol’s famous Campbell Soup piece ) that “’[a]n ‘artistic painting’ might, for example, fall within the scope of fair use even though it precisely replicates a copyrighted advertising logo to make a comment about consumerism.'” ” Id.

IP 52

IP Intellectual Property Fair Use Trademark 52

IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 6, 2023

the Apex Court held that one of the inherent aspects of the right to privacy as enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution is the right to prevent others from using the person’s name or likeness without his consent for advertising or non-advertising purposes. 2006 QB 125 : (2005) 3 WLR 881 : 2005 EWCA Civ 595.

Privacy 96

Privacy Intellectual Property Law Intellectual Property Advertising 96

43(B)log

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

You can also see it in Tam & Brunetti—little interest in how TM works, the relationship b/t registration and enforcement, even though that’s central to the Lanham Act. Similar with registration agencies—a firehose coming at them. The registration process has some of that, but registration isn’t the primary or only mover here.

Trademark 45

Trademark Law Branding Brands 45

43(B)log

AUGUST 11, 2021

Significant rise in substantial similarity litigation starting in 2006—tripled. Share of 9 th Circuit opinions also exploded in 2006. Not all innovations are good or desirable: innovative advertising may target consumers in vulnerable positions; innovative branding can be employed for discriminatory/racist ad targeting.

Trademark 72

Trademark Copyright Branding Brands 72

Patently-O

DECEMBER 12, 2021

. § 1052(c) provides, in pertinent part, that the PTO must deny federal registration to a trademark if it “[c]onsists of or comprises a name, portrait, or signature identifying a particular individual except by his written consent….”

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Registration Government Advertising Advertising 69