The TTABlog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In this battle of the birds, frequent TTAB plaintiff Abercrombie & Fitch opposed an application to register the mark shown below left, for various clothing items, claiming a likelihood of confusion with its registered design mark shown below right, for overlapping clothing items. 82 USPQ2d 1629, 1640 (TTAB 2007). Hard to swallow?

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Design patents and utility patents are two different things. Design patents protect ornamental designs, such as the shape of a perfume bottle or the design on flatware. To be patentable, however, both designs and functional inventions must satisfy two requirements. First, they must be novel (i.e., Telflex, Inc.,

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 24, 2023

1] LKQ, an auto parts repair vendor for GM, successfully petitioned for inter partes review of GM’s design patent for a front fender design, [2] arguing it was anticipated by a prior art reference (Lain) and obvious over Lian alone or in combination with a brochure for the 2010 Hyundai Tucson. Operations LLC. [1]

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The patentee provided evidence to prove that BAS-342G computerized embroidery machine has been sold in the Chinese territory since 2007. As manufacturer and dealer specialized for sewing machine and parts thereof, the infringer is capable to and may access the subject software.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 14, 2023

The battle between Thom Browne and Adidas over a striped design dates back to 2007. For over 20 years, Thom Browne has been a force in luxury fashion, bringing a unique and distinctive design aesthetic that combines classic tailoring with American sportswear. By: Haug Partners LLP

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The registered owner of a design is granted unrestricted rights to their registered Designs in India. The right to cancel a design registration is one of these rights. The Act and Rules relating to the Design Law of India clearly detail the cancellation procedure. PROCEDURE.

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IPilogue

JUNE 23, 2022

Retired Nicklaus now heads his golf course design and construction company, Nicklaus Designs. Nicklaus incorporated GBI Nicklaus in 1984 and he remained manager when the deal was made in 2007. Nicklaus is one of the most prominent names in golf, so this recent filing has garnered the attention of sports reporters.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 21, 2023

In 2007, Nicklaus sold his intellectual property portfolio and course design services, to real estate developer Howard Milstein’s Nicklaus Companies LLC, for $145 million. By: ArentFox Schiff

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 19, 2024

In 2007, Netflix shifted from distributing optical media via the mail to streaming content online. From a standing start alongside these innovative products in 2007, within a year SeriesYonkis would establish itself as one of Spain’s most-visited sites.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

After a failed attempt to create a negotiating draft on these terms, the 2007 GA authorized progress to a Diplomatic Conference on the treaty “only after agreement on objectives, specific scope and object of protection has been achieved.” If a 3 -step test is included, it could be designed to expand the flexibility, not shrink it.

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IP Law 360

AUGUST 9, 2022

A wireless technology expert testifying for Apple told a California jury Tuesday that the company's 2007 iPhone Bluetooth headset and some patents filed years ago served as a precursor to its modern-day AirPods, thus rendering "everything" in Pinn Inc.'s s wireless earbud design patents "obvious."

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It, however, appears that the sign Crompouce® was registered as a trademark with the Benelux Office for Intellectual Property (BOIP) already in 2020 and the design was registered as a Benelux design in the same year. The validity of the design right(s) to the Crompouce® might be a topic for another post.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Design patents play a role when we have them, typically a handbag/jewelry/diamond cuts/chain designs/shoes. Issue: legal is often the last to know of new designs, so you need to know before the design is launched: need to explain that legal needs to be part of the process. More partial designs.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

AUGUST 13, 2021

Cross, the Plaintiff is the owner of three design patents for convertible t-shirt designs, U.S. Notably, it appears the ‘633 and ‘136 Patents are set to expire in November 2022, while the ‘471 Patent expired in November 2007 since the term for a design patent filed prior to May 13, 2015 is 14 years. Patent Nos.

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IPilogue

MARCH 10, 2023

At the heart of the case was Adidas’ iconic three-stripe design, which the company claimed was being infringed upon by Thom Browne’s four-striped signature. This prompted Adidas to reach out to the designer in 2007, citing the similarity between the two brands’ designs.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 22, 2023

Julius Bencko, Graphic Designer In the United States government’s superseding indictment dated February 16, 2012, Julius Bencko is described as a citizen and resident of Slovakia. Around October 4, 2007, Bencko sent an email to van der Kolk asking for a favor. ” Less than two weeks later an apologetic Bencko emailed again.

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Taylor having suffered from his disabilities since he left the Army in 1971, the VA is refusing to provide backpay for the time between his service and when he filed his benefits claim in 2007. Mr. Taylor did so in early 2007. The VA responded to the claim by awarding monthly disability benefits with an effective date of 2007.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

APRIL 4, 2021

It has been noted that determining whether infringement has taken place or not with regard to patents, designs and geographical indications could be challenging for Customs officers in the absence of a judicial pronouncement that would require mere implementation of the same. 41 /2007-Customs dated October 29, 2007.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2023

On June 8, 2023, the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision held that a trademark claim concerning “a squeaky, chewable dog toy designed to look like a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey” which, as a play on words, turns the words “Jack Daniels” into “Bad Spaniels” and the descriptive phrase “Old No. 1125(c)(3)(A). 1125(c)(3)(A). 1125(c)(3)(A).

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

26/2007, as amended by Dubai Law No. 26/2007 and its amendment, Dubai Law No. 26/2007, the law outlines specific circumstances under which a landlord can request the eviction of a tenant before the lease term expires. The RDC is a specialized tribunal designed to handle rental disputes between landlords and tenants.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Regarding legislative history, the Federal Circuit noted that the AIA provided for PGRs “designed to allow parties to challenge a granted patent through a[n] expeditious and less costly alternative to litigation.” Introduction of Patent Reform Act, 153 Cong.

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The TTABlog

MARCH 2, 2022

In round two of what one person (me) dubbed the "Tinker Bell Fairy Fracas," the CAFC affirmed the Board's decision [ TTABlogged here ] sustaining a Section 2(d) opposition to registration of TEEN TINKER BELL and TEEN TINK & Design for dolls. Text Copyright John L. Welch 2022.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 21, 2023

One of the various territories designated by the ITMRs was the European Union, and they were accepted accordingly by the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) on 24 May 2016 and 14 June 2016 respectively (the EUTMRs). Following Brexit the EUTMRs were replaced, in the UK, by two comparable ITMRs designating the UK (the Defendants' UKTMs).

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The IPKat

APRIL 1, 2024

The trade mark was registered on 23 March 2007. Since MHCS’ trade mark has been filed prior to the accession of several Member States to the EU in 2004, 2007 and 2013, MHCS will not have to establish acquired distinctiveness for these ‘new Member States’ ( Art. The picture was created with Image Creator from Microsoft Designer.

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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Opposer submitted sales and marketing expenditures for fresh fruit from 2013 to 2021 and for carbonated soda from 2007 to 2021. Sunkist Growers, Inc. Intrastate Distributors, Inc. Opposition No. 91254647 (September 30, 2023) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Cheryl S. It failed to do so.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 30, 2024

Henrik Bull’s architecture design of Oslo’s National Theatre. This is because, although the UK copyright expired in 1987, the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 provides a special exception for the play. . • Songs by Hank Williams. Carl Theodor Dreyer’s silent film, The Passion of Joan of Arc.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 27, 2024

In year 2007 the plaintiffs (Bajaj Auto Ltd.) However, in 2007, the Respondent made the decision to submit a revocation petition to the IPAB for the first time. Furthermore, the Court designated a receiver to supervise and manage this procedure. and the state of Maharashtra filed a lawsuit in the Madras High Court. 1906 RPC 6.

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Plagiarism Today

MAY 23, 2022

Turnitin launched in 2000, Audible Magic began providing a similar service for audio files in 2002 and YouTube’s Content ID System debuted in 2007. The various anti-copying tools we have available were designed to solve a very specific problem that existed on the internet over 20 years ago. Bottom Line.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

AUGUST 4, 2021

The Defendant, Crepini, LLC (“Crepini”), was apparently founded in 2007 with “the dream of bringing crepes into every North American household.” Egglife is seeking damages for trade dress infringement and false designation of origin in violation of 15 U.S.C.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

While these new guidelines are not legally binding, they offer important insight into how the Office plans to apply an even more flexible approach to obviousness — something Director Vidal sees as mandated by the Supreme Court’s 2007 decision in KSR Int’l Co. 398 (2007). Teleflex Inc. , 2500 words). Read the Guidance Here.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Considered a part of ethnic wear, Kurtas have different varieties depending on their design and fabric. To the western world, Kaftan-like dresses were introduced by designers such as Paul Poiret and Mario Fortuny in the early 20 th century. No community or individual per se have any protection over the kurta.

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Prior to 2007 the Federal Circuit had a rule forbidding the citation of its unpublished opinions. Judge Chen authored the majority opinion joined by Judge Linn, Judge Dyk wrote in dissent. DivX has developed a number of inventions related to video streaming. expressly permits those citations.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

10, 2022), serves as a warning to prospective filers that making pre-filing offers for sale, or engaging in discussions for future sales, can be detrimental to one’s ability to obtain both design and utility patents. Design Patent No. Components, Inc. , 2021-1649 (Feb. Junker , at *2, 14. ” 35 U.S.C. Canbra Foods, Ltd. ,

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The IPKat

MAY 2, 2023

Copyright The Court also established that Lidl’s mark was protected by copyright as an original artistic work under Section 4 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. Passing off The Court considered that Tesco’s use of the Clubcard mark gave rise to an actionable passing off, since consumers made a link between the two marks.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 21, 2023

398, 417 (2007). Intel highlights that there can be a motivation to replace one prior art element with another element that addresses the same problem even if the replacement would not have been “an ‘improvement’ in a categorical sense” over the original design. ” KSR Int’l Co. Teleflex Inc. ,

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

GM Global Technology to rule on the issue of whether the current test for determining obviousness of design patents, i.e., the Rosen/Durling Standard, is proper in view of the Supreme Court’s 2007 decision in KSR v. Under the current Standard, the range of applicable prior art combinations in design cases is limited.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

4) Social media “defective design” lawsuits go forward. Snap opinion , plaintiffs are–with some preliminary successes–arguing that social media services defectively design how they gather, organize, and disseminate third-party content. and the transition to a Web 3.0 Following the Lemmon v.

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