IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

For trademark owners, litigation was their main option. Trademark owners frequently used cease and desist letters to pressure infringers to stop using their marks without authorization before taking legal action. The registration and management of trademarks was another essential component.

Trademark 84

Trademark Social Media Advertising Advertising 84

The TTABlog

AUGUST 15, 2022

In an exhaustive and exhausting opinion, the Board granted petitions to cancel two registration for the mark OLD SCHOOL for various clothing items, on the ground of abandonment. The Board found that the registrant, despite claiming attempts to sell or license the mark, had discontinued use of the mark with an intent not to resume use.

Registration 52

Registration Cease and Desist Branding Brands 52

azrights

MARCH 23, 2022

? ?. One person who clearly didn’t understand this was Mr Gu who set up a Chinese takeaway in Barrow-in-Furness in 2009 using the name China Tang. One reason people tend to be confused into believing it is acceptable to use their chosen name is that they managed to secure their desired company name or domain name registration.

Business 52

Business Branding Brands Branding 52

SpicyIP

MAY 15, 2023

Gaurangi Kapoor highlights the key aspects of the litigation and writes on the findings of the court. Considering that the petitioner is the prior user of the mark and has an earlier registration, Delhi High Court directs the Trademarks registry to remove the respondent’s allegedly similar mark. 50,000/- to be paid to YSL.

Trademark 104

Trademark Registration Cease and Desist IP 104