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Global Digital Encounter 21: The Metaverse as a Challenge to Classical IP

Kluwer Copyright Blog

The current market figures do not support the thesis that metaverse is virtual reality (VR) per se. Dr Guadamuz felt that the 2007 discussions were being reopened again. Then, there is a second version of property ownership, as seen in the Second Life – virtual goods created by users, which belong to them. Conclusion.

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Precedential No. 18: TTAB Orders Cancellation of Two Registrations Under Section 14(3) Due to Registrant's Misrepresentation of Source

The TTABlog

Otto Kern GmbH , 83 USPQ2d 1861, 1863 (TTAB 2007). Coca-Cola submitted evidence of its ownership of the marks THUMS UP and LIMCA in India for soft drinks, where the marks are well known. The beverages are imported and sold in the United States, and Coca-Cola plans to market THUMS UP and LIMCA beverages more widely in this country.

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A General Analysis on Mergers And Acquisitions

IP and Legal Filings

To create global consumer interference along with the profit from it, is now the primary objective of majority of the markets. In our country, securities market is basically run and controlled by SEBI i.e. The Securities and Exchange Board of India. Certain benefits can be listed as: Gaining recognition and global brands.

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Web Scraping and Intellectual Property Rights

IIPRD

in a short span of time to take greater advantage of a situation by developing market strategies and taking business decisions. Due to such advancements in technology, businesses have been able to achieve benefits that enhance and develop their position in the market while also increasing their customer satisfaction. References]. [1]

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Customs Intervention for IP in the Indian Sub-Continent

Kashishipr

Intellectual Propriety (IP) rights holders are under the perpetual threat of counterfeit goods in the market that is growing exponentially with advancing technology and a surge in cross-border trade among countries. In Nepal, all trading activities are regulated by the Ministry of Finance under The Customs Act 2007.

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WIPIP, Concurrent Session #1, Design

43(B)log

When Design Within Reach started, it said in its 2007 10K: “our competitors believe they have exclusive rights” in some of their proudcts, including some of their best selling items, which were reproductions. How is the word “iconic” used by brands, especially brands founded in early 20 th or late 19 th centuries?

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Protecting Product and Packaging Designs in China Part I – Trademarks

LexBlog IP

The defendant, a Chinese chocolate maker, used a similar packaging design to produce and sell TRESOR DORE branded chocolates, which the SPC held were likely to cause consumer confusion. The refusals were eventually reversed by Beijing’s First Intermediate Court in late 2007, and Ferrero’s 3D mark was consequently registered.

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