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Italian Supreme Court refers questions to CJEU on conflicts between GIs and trade marks

The IPKat

The dispute concerned the geographical indication "Salaparuta" for Sicilian wine, which received protection in Italy in 2006, and then was registered as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) by the European Commission in 2009. The wine brand had been around since the nineteenth century but changed ownership a few times.

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TTAB Finds Two "MAGIC CITY" Logos Confusable for Overlapping Clothing Items

The TTABlog

The Board also found that the design elements of the mark "are not nearly as significant as the marks' literal elements." Applicant argued that the marks have different connotations: that its “palm tree design communicates a tropical place, which is suggestive of the commercial context in which Applicant[] uses its mark. Welch 2022.

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“Pink Perfection: The Trademarking Of Barbie’s Signature Hue”

IP and Legal Filings

Barbie, a name synonymous with an unattainable standard of femininity and the concept of commercial feminism, was designed to captivate the toy market with all its glittery pink magnificence. Hence, it is no wonder that the battle for ownership of her trademark is also highly sought after.

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Precedential No. 11: TTAB Dismisses SKËNDERBEU Brandy Opposition for Failure to Prove Priority and Fraud

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Applicant ADOL sought registration of the marks SKËNDERBEU and GJERGJ KASTRIOTI SKËNDERBEU (Stylized) for "beverages from wine distillates, namely, brandy and grape brandy." Fraud: Illyrian alleged that ADOL committed fraud by falsely claiming ownership of the subject marks. See also Chem. Conmar Form Sys., See In re Bose Corp.,

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Protection of Plant Varieties in the UAE

IP and Legal Filings

The protection includes ensuring registration ad enforcement within the territories of the country for the interested owners and applicants. As such, breeders can obtain patents, trademarks, and industrial designs that establish their ownership over legally approved new plant varieties. Image Source: Freepic].

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The Role of Brand Names in Business

azrights

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. What’s often involved is to find a new name, get a new logo and website, pay for new signage, new menu designs, and flyers. For 12 years he used this name. Rebranding Costs are Not Negligible.

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IP infringement in Metaverse

IIPRD

These trademark applications consist of Nike’s logo “just do it” and air Jordan designs. It identifies the product of that company and recognizes its own and gives some rights to ownership that can be enforced. With new advancements in technology, new challenges come forward. Liden Research, Inc. , Conclusion and Suggestions.

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