Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 26, 2021

To answer that and other questions about Halloween costumes, we have to step back and look at how copyright and trademark law apply to costumes. Besides, even if a rightsholder did decide to target such home uses (which would likely be against their self-interest), it is almost certain that it would be found to be a fair use.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Aside from various journals, his writings can be found at SpicyIP.com where he has been writing since 2008. His areas of focus include international IP policy, IP & development, and IP & Health.

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

The Federal Circuit’s pair of decisions provide guidance on how logos factor into the design patent infringement inquiry, and begin to tease-out differences in policy concerns underlying design patent law versus trademark law. See Egyptian Goddess, Inc. Swisa, Inc., 3d 665(Fed.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In order to maintain the owner’s rights, a trademark must be used and periodically renewed; otherwise, the proprietor might lose the validity and the right of enforcing the trademark. trademark on the grounds of 22 years of non-use. vs. M/s Kellog Co. [ii] M/s Kellog Co., [TRA/159/2004/TM/DEL] Beri & Co.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

In the US, other sound marks include Law & Order ’s ca-chung chung (as Reg. Outside of the EU and the US, sound marks have also been recognized—and debated. The equity of an instantly recognisable – ideally catchy – sound that creates subconscious connections with a brand is immense.

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