Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Besides Mariah, there were many other celebrity trademark stories this year, as more an more celebrities launch more and more brands. On November 7 th , Conde Nast sued Drake and 21 Savage for $4 million for false advertising and infringing Vogue’s trademarks. 2010: [link]. Past issues of Top Trademark Trends: 2021: [link].

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 13, 2022

“Based on the pervasive use of advertising on each site, the affidavit alleges that the purpose for distributing the infringing content is the private financial gain to these websites’ operators,” Maryland U.S. Since 2010, US authorities have seized several of these portals under the flag of “Operation In Our Sites.”.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 28, 2023

Trademark Dilution A well-known brand’s owner has the legal authority to forbid third parties from using their mark since doing so compromises their exclusivity or damages their reputation. In reality, no one has the right to imitate any well-known brand or to misuse that trademark’s good name. 2010 (42) PTC 572 (Del.) [2]

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Uber Technologies, the one you know about, was incorporated in 2010. And Defendants began saying that they planned to expand into the display-advertising business: putting ads on a vehicle’s digital signage, a rider’s mobile app, and on digital screens like electronic billboards. As it grew and expanded into new services, Uber Inc.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Slogans are brief, memorable words that are commonly used in advertising to promote a specific company. Companies seek to protect the value of their trademarks since they can be quite valuable to the brand. Using a mark as an advertising slogan, on the other hand, does not prevent it from being registered as a trademark.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

As a result, the sector works closely with various performers, artists, authors, publishers, production companies, record labels, online content providers, broadcasters, advertising, distributors, etc. 3] Harita Rao and Gurram Ramachandra Rao, Advertisement and Copyright Protection, . [4]Holding

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 22, 2023

A talented graphic designer, Bencko was responsible for Megaupload’s logo and ensuring that other sites in the group looked good and accommodated advertising properly. According to the United States government, this work earned Bencko more than $1 million in 2010 alone.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 6, 2021

OPPORTUNITIES Gunnercooke | Intellectual Property Paralegal (job vacancy) The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA) has recently advertised a new IP job vacancy. Gunnercooke is a corporate and commercial law established in 2010 and now has over 260 partners. The role is based in London (West End).

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Stone had began marketing an online ‘metaphysical education’ course under the brand ‘ARCHANGEL ALCHEMY’ in or around July 2019, with the course first starting on 23 September 2019 and running until 21 September 2020. In that regard, the use made of the sign in advertising and commercial correspondence is of particular relevance.”

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IP Intelligence

MAY 11, 2021

In Perry , the plaintiff produced 60 bottles of his mayonnaise/ketchup and mustard/ketchup concoctions branded METCHUP. Census Bureau, had a population of 8,679 in 2010). One fan proposed METCHUP, and Heinz posted a mockup of a bottle branded so on its website. The plaintiff had sales records for 34 bottles.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Then, in 2010, the European Court of Justice ruled in favor of the Google Adwords Program holding such use to be non-infringing. A brand owner’s injunction now depends on the ad’s content, checking if the same confuses or causes blurring or tarnishment. But what are the implications of this (not-so-straightforward?)

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

in medicinal chemistry from the University of Michigan in 2010, and his B.S. Vivian Cheng focuses her practice on trademark and copyright litigation and also counsels clients on a broad range of issues relating to trademark, trade dress, and copyright protection and enforcement, unfair competition, and false advertising.

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IP Whiteboard

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In this article, we serve you up all the juicy details of the Full Court of the Federal Court decision on the appeal and cross-claim , and consider what the latest development in this case means for businesses feeling “inspired” by another company’s branding, trade marks and reputation. 16 February 2010. Lettuce recap. IN-N-OUT BURGER.

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DuetsBlog

JUNE 15, 2020

And, by the way, what is your all-time favorite from the annual Rapala line up that we’ve been covering for a dozen seasons now (minus 2019, given my move)? Rapala’s “More Hits Than Google” Billboard Update (Photo Included) (2009). Good Bye Google, Hello Whudjagiddumon? Rapala Taunts a Monster? Rapala: Happy Fishing on Mother’s Day (2012).

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 26, 2023

But a prominent bar to such registration shall appear when the colour would be used in relation to a product denoting the quality or function of the product [28] —for example, registration of the colour ‘red’ for a brand of apple juice. NLSI Rev 67, 73 (2010). [11] NLSI Rev 67, 76 (2010). [25] 63 at paragraph 15. [23]

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43(B)log

MARCH 20, 2023

Thus, at trial, defendants weren’t allowed to present evidence showing that Hawai‘i doctors and patients hadn’t changed how they prescribed or consumed Plavix after information about the poor responder issue was added in 2010 to the black box warning. But the trial court erred on materiality.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 25, 2022

22, 2022) The court here allows an antitrust claim to proceed based in part on allegedly false/misleading statements because they form part of the alleged anticompetitive product-hopping scheme and because the unique characteristics of the drug market make market-based responses to false advertising difficult.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Nevertheless, because adware often provided poor consumer experiences, adware largely fizzled out by 2010. Nor could Google place ads in Plaintiffs’ marketing brochures or superimpose ads on top of Plaintiffs’ print advertisements without Plaintiffs’ permission and without paying Plaintiffs’ price. 1-800 Contacts v. Silvaco Data Sys.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 6, 2021

American Girl Brands, LLC, 2021 WL 510729, No. It had applied for trademarks for dolls named “Luciana” and “Princess Luciana” between 2006 and 2010, and its partner Mattel has long produced and sold space-themed dolls and accessories, including “Astronaut Barbie” in 1986. Walkowicz v. 20-cv-374-jdp (W.D.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In doing so, the TTAB will consider: (i) The duration, extent, and geographic reach of advertising and publicity of the mark, whether advertised or publicized by the owner or third parties. (ii) 96 USPQ2d 1479, 1497 (TTAB 2010). Yankees P’ship, 114 USPQ2d at 1502 (quoting 15 U.S.C. § § 1125(c)(2)(A).

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SpicyIP

JULY 9, 2021

In 2010, in Kirtibhai Raval v. In Titan Industries , Mr. Amitabh Bachchan and Mrs. Jaya Bachchan were engaged in promoting and advertising Tanishq (a brand owned by the plaintiff) jewellery. The jurisprudence concerning publicity rights for living individuals has been previously examined here , here and here.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

MARCH 8, 2021

The abbreviated biosimilar licensure pathway created by the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA) in 2010 was designed to increase competition for biologics and reduce healthcare costs. Regulatory And Legislative Actions Set The Tone For Biosimilars in 2021. BI pointed to Humira (adalimumab) as an example.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 28, 2023

A feature of trademark law known as trademark dilution gives the brand owner exclusive rights to the mark, providing them a strong and recognisable trademark. In accordance with a provision of trademark law known as trademark dilution, the owner of a brand may. 2010 (42) PTC 572 (Del.) What is Trademark Dilution?

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 4, 2021

But genuine fact issues remained on whether J-B Weld’s advertising of “Made in USA” was false and whether Illinois Tool had standing. J-B Weld began in 2010 to sell theadlockers under the “Perma-Lock” name. What if J-B Weld falsely advertised that its bonding products cure cancer or stopped global warming?

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The IPKat

JUNE 11, 2022

Do a quick Google search and you will find many sites explaining the history and significance of the phrase to Apple and its branding, and how it brought a new wave of popularity and interest to a floundering Apple company as of 1997. from 14 October 2011 to 13 October 2016).

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The IPKat

MARCH 27, 2022

One of these brands that has popped up on the AmeriKat's Instagram are riding boots from Fairfox & Favor. It sells well-known and artisan brands through its retail premises, online store and mail-order catalogue and has an annual turnover of £30million. The footwear part of their business accounted for less than 20%.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 5, 2022

§ 102(a); see also Pride Family Brands, Inc. 2010) (citing Lee v. 2010) (quoting Payless Shoesource, Inc. Carl’s Patio, Inc. , 2d 1214, 1217 (S.D. 10] See OddzOn Prods., Just Toys, Inc. , 3d 1396, 1405-06 (Fed. 11] Richardson v. Stanley Works , 597 F.3d 3d 1288, 1293 (Fed. Dayton-Hudson Corp. , § 173. [14]

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Above the Fold

JULY 5, 2022

102(a); see also Pride Family Brands, Inc. 2010) (citing Lee v. 2010) (quoting Payless Shoesource, Inc. Dental Products Co. , 2d 140, 152 (7th Cir. 9] 35 U.S.C. § Carl’s Patio, Inc. , 2d 1214, 1217 (S.D. 10] See OddzOn Prods., Just Toys, Inc. , 3d 1396, 1405-06 (Fed. 11] Richardson v. Stanley Works , 597 F.3d 3d 1288, 1293 (Fed.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 11, 2022

Around 2010, some studios started enforcing, e.g., Twentieth Century Fox sued over copying of plot of Phone Booth and was successful. Comparative advertising is another example of free riding that is actually a very good idea. Another use: branding function for purposes of parody/humorously assert rights or ownership.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

In February 2020, FDA and FTC took steps to encourage biosimilar competition , with a focus on truthful and non-misleading advertising. Coinciding with this announcement, FDA issued draft guidance titled “ Promotional Labeling and Advertising Considerations for Prescription Biological Reference and Biosimilar Products Questions and Answers.”

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Eventually, Johnson and Johnson announced that it would no longer enforce their patents for Bedaquiline (brand name: Sirturo) which is used in the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in 134 low- and middle-income countries. The rejection order is authored by Dr. Latika Dawara, Asst. Makemytrip (India) Pvt.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Accidental” addition of medical marijuana IDs in 2010 led to rise in applications; withdrawn. A: will be talking to PTO historian; they ended up offering to refund fees to 2010 applicants if they’d abandon them, so may never find out what happened there. Some options are broad: medical services. but helpful to research.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 11, 2022

Branded Semglee ® : 5% off WAC of Lantus ® , with high rebates. Citing this joint statement in a July 2021 press release , FDA announced that it had issued an untitled letter to Amgen citing issues with a banner advertisement of its biological product, Neulasta ® (pegfilgrastim). Semglee ® (Mylan (Viatris) / Biocon). July 28, 2021.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 29, 2022

Using doctrines like publicity rights, plaintiffs are attacking how these services advertise by featuring people in the yearbooks and the vending of yearbook access. Internet Brands ). They are also suing Craigslist, which exited the industry in 2010, because apparently there are no statutes of limitation.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 12, 2021

21] Under this test, Ginger Rogers and the estate of Fred Astaire could not prevent a filmmaker from using the title “Ginger and Fred” in a fictional film because the use was “clearly related to the content of the movie and is not a disguised advertisement for the sale of goods or services or a collateral commercial product.” [22]

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