SpicyIP

MAY 30, 2024

Discussing what this observation could mean for trademark proprietors in future litigations, we are pleased to bring to you this short post by SpicyIP Intern Surabhi Katare. Surabhi is a recent graduate from Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur. on the other hand, filed for the trademark IVANS in 2002, claiming use since 1999.

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The IPKat

MARCH 7, 2022

When this Kat was just setting out, a wise lawyer described IP protection in terms of a vast sea, dotted with islands. The islands represent the boundaries of IP protection, while the rest of the sea waters are free for all to navigate. They may not be entitled to formal IP protection, but they still enjoy intangible value.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 24, 2022

Therefore, to protect your business in the hospitality industry, you must seek protection via Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) , specifically by registering your hotel or restaurant brand name and logo as trademarks. Here in this article, we shall shed light on the relationship between Trademark Law and the hospitality sector in India.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 28, 2023

In this case, the High Court granted the plaintiff an injunction and declared that anyone who copied a trademark like Mercedes-Benz would be violating Indian trademark law. Exceptions As the coin have both the side in the same way the doctrine of dilution of trademark also have some exceptions. Haute Diggity Dog, 507 F.3d

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In May 2007, the label mark ‘SOYA DROP’ was registered. On the other hand, the Trademark Law allows two or more registered owners or concurrent users of similar marks. Under Section 2(c) of The Copyright Act of 1957 , the label is an original artistic work. Concluding Remarks.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Trademark and other subjects of industrial property, such as patent, industrial design, utility solution, etc. Cambodian trademark law defines a “mark” as any visible sign capable of distinguishing the goods (trademark) or services (service mark) of an enterprise. now can be filed and protected in the country.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

On November 7, 2018, Pest Control, Banksy’s authentication body, filed an EU trademark claim on behalf of the artist for Laugh Now. Typically, artists protect their artwork using only copyright law. Trademark law allows Banksy to remain anonymous and maintain his mysterious artistic persona.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 12, 2022

Therefore, the prime role of such hashtags needs to be assessed in line with the Trademark Law to deduce whether they qualify for trademark protection. Hashtags began to be first used on Twitter by Chris Messina in 2007, and since then, there has been no looking back. What’s in a #Hashtag?

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 28, 2024

The blog explored trademark registrations, legal frameworks, and the changing notion of sequel rights as Bollywood’s economy flourishes, illuminating the complex dance on screen between artistic freedom and legal protection. V RGV Film Factory, 138 (2007) DLT 312 [5] Dishti Titus, Movie Titles – Protected under Indian Law?

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 11, 2023

19] Being able to distinguish one’s trademark falls at the centre of the trademark law, as otherwise, it is liable to be rejected under Section 9(1) of the Act. link] -trademarks-and-the-difficulties-in-extending-ip-protection-to-them/#fn5; [link] at page 607. [8] Registrar of Trade Marks (C-321/03) EU:C:2007:51.

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IPilogue

MARCH 27, 2023

Although the original Mickey Mouse’s copyright protection will expire at the end of 2023, Disney will still be able to protect the Mickey Mouse brand through trademark law. Mickey Mouse is protected as Disney’s property because it is a registered trademark.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Trademark law encapsulates such territorial jurisdiction under Section 134 of the Trademarks Act, 1999 [1] ( hereinafter “Trademark Act”). References: [1] The Trademark Act, 1999, No. 05, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, 1908. [3] References: [1] The Trademark Act, 1999, No.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Author: Sanchit Sharma, A Student at HPNLU, Shimla, in case of any queries please contact/write back to us at support@ipandlegalfilings.com or IP & Legal Filing [1] CS(COMM) 848/2022 (Wow Momo). [2] 2007 (35) PTC 15 Del. [11] Despite that, the verdict could begrudgingly be questioned vis à vis the present jurisprudence.

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

10 According to Fossil, the equity courts historically required plaintiffs to establish willfulness, or its historical equivalent, to obtain a profits award in trademark disputes. But even if the Court put aside these issues, its own survey of the case law was less convincing than Fossil would have had the Court believe. 2019), [link].

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The IP Law Blog

MAY 20, 2021

It has marketed its software under the name “SmartSync” since 2004 and obtained a trademark for SmartSync in 2007. Ironhawk develops computer software that uses compression technology to allow for the efficient transfer of data, especially in “bandwidth-challenged environments.”

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The level of attention of the average consumer, deemed to be reasonably well-informed and reasonably observant and circumspect, is likely to vary according to the category of goods or services in question (judgment of 10 October 2007, Bang & Olufsen v OHIM (Shape of a loudspeaker ), T‑460/05, EU:T:2007:304, paragraph 32).

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 16, 2023

Lemley, “Grounding Trademark Law Through Trademark Use,” 92 Iowa L. 58 (2007)). [14] Grimaldi, 875 F. 2d at 998). [12] 12] 599 U.S. 2023) (slip op., at 11-12). [13] 13] 599 U.S. 2023) (slip op., at 13) (quoting S. Dogan & M. 1669, 1683-1684 n.58 14] 599 U.S. 2023) (slip op., at 17) (See App. at 3, 11.) [15]

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 16, 2023

Lemley, “Grounding Trademark Law Through Trademark Use,” 92 Iowa L. 58 (2007)). [14] Grimaldi, 875 F. 2d at 998). [12] 12] 599 U.S. 2023) (slip op., at 11-12). [13] 13] 599 U.S. 2023) (slip op., at 13) (quoting S. Dogan & M. 1669, 1683-1684 n.58 14] 599 U.S. 2023) (slip op., at 17) (See App. at 3, 11.) [15]

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LexBlog IP

JULY 21, 2021

As one commentator has noted, in the United States “[t]here is no inherent or statutory bar for a symbol that has acquired religious connotations and spiritual meaning to a group of believers to be protected as a commercial trademark, provided that certain legal conditions are met.” World Intellect. 75, 79 (2020).

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