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Trademark Infringement Get So “Lucky”

IP and Legal Filings

The Respondent secured federal trademark registration for “Get Lucky” in 1986, and the Petitioner commenced offering garments employing the registered trademark “Lucky Brand” and term “Lucky” a few years later, in 1990. This case saw the issuance of several marks.

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An Explorative Study on the Liability of Domain Name Registrars with reference to Trademark Infringement.

IP and Legal Filings

Thus, there is an unmistakable similarity between domain names and trademarks, which is why domain names have been granted trademark recognition and protection. Reliance is also a registered trademark, and as such, it is protected from trademark infringement. 1, 211-250, (2011). 1, 8-72, (2008).

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Smart Wallets and Measuring Credibility of the Prior Art

Patently-O

I think of these generally as “smart wallets” but I learned today that the company Storus has a registered trademark for that term. Mosaic also corroborated that testimony with invoices showing the SMCII was sold at a trade show in 2011. What should I call them now? Mosaic Brands, Inc. Ridge Wallet LLC , — F.4th

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Rapala Billboard Ad Collection for 2020

DuetsBlog

Yes, it’s actually a registered trademark. 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? Eat More Walleye?

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The Interplay between Religious Sensitiveness and Trademark Law in India

IP and Legal Filings

In Suo motu proceedings vs. Controller General of Patents, Design and Trademarks litigation [11] , The registered trademark of the pictures “Attukal Deity” and “Sabarimala of Women” is the subject matter. Commercializing religion via trademarking god. 8] 2011 (48) PTC 235 (Del.) (DB)

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where cross-examination exposes lack of TM confusion, out-of-court confusion "evidence" becomes less credible

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In 2011, Plaintiff sued defendants for using the marks “Florida Virtual Academy/Program” and the associated acronyms, “FLVA/P.” Plaintiff has seven registered trademarks involving Florida Virtual School or FLVS; two of the registrations are incontestable. statements as evidence of confusion.

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Position Marks

Kashishipr

In 2011, the Office of Harmonization for the Internal Market (OHIM) decided to refuse the application of the Austrian shoe manufacturer, Think Schuhwerk that asked for the registration of a positional mark to protect laced-up shoes with red-tip shoelaces.