43(B)log

JUNE 20, 2022

It has a 2014 registration for “Darkside NYC” for live musical performances by a band; the production of musical sound recordings; and websites with information about music or entertainment. Defendants are a musical duo that also operates as Darkside and their record label. Fans often call it “Darkside.”

Music 59

Music Branding Brands Branding 59

LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

114 USPQ2d 1497, 1502 (TTAB 2015) (quoting Coach Servs. 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) Spotify AB , 2022 USPQ2D 37 at *13–14. Spotify AB , 2022 USPQ2D 37 at *7.

Television 40

Television Music Advertising Advertising 40

The IPKat

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While Morison branded its medicine with the generic “PARACETAMOL”, with reference to its registered trademarks “MSJ” and “MORISON” on the packaging, CPL used the name “CONPHAMOL”. Although registration of copyright in Kenya is not mandatory, the plaintiff’s certificate was used to establish prima facie case of copyright ownership.

Copyright 89

Copyright IP Ownership Copyright Infringement 89

IIPRD

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Intellectual Property such as patents, trademarks, brand value, copyright, etc have become foundational assets for several businesses, seeking greater importance and attention. This was done during 2012-2015 when it faced bankruptcy. The National IPR Policy of 2016 has resulted in increasing IP registration since its inception.

IP 40

IP Intellectual Property Branding Brands 40

The IPKat

JUNE 23, 2022

Given that finding and clearing a new brand purely from a legal perspective can take months, it is interesting to note that when a Defendant loses an infringement case it will almost certainly be ordered to rebrand within days, weeks at the most. The parties were back in court in January for a form of order hearing.

Branding 73

Branding Brands Branding Litigation 73

The TTABlog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Board granted a petition for cancellation of a registration for the mark CS for "amplifiers," finding that Petitioner Adamson Systems proved by a preponderance of the evidence that Respondent Peavey Electronics had discontinued use of the CS mark on amplifiers, with intent not to resume use. emphasis by the Board).

Registration 60

Registration Branding Brands Branding 60

The TTABlog

JANUARY 26, 2024

The Board granted a petition for cancellation of a registration for the mark FREEDOM PARTY for "organizing and conducting dance parties" on the ground that Respondent Hyman was not the sole owner of the mark when he filed his underlying use-based application. Gilles , 115 USPQ2d 1296 (TTAB 2015). Edward Levy and Marc Padro v.

Registration 67

Registration Ownership Advertising Advertising 67

The IPKat

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The case concerned the registration of 'Prosecco' as a GI in Singapore. This Kat was interested to see a court finally address this argument Singapore has offered protection for GIs since 1999, but it only adopted a registration-based system in the last decade with the Geographical Indications Act 2014 ('GIA').

Registration 134

Registration Advertising Advertising Law 134

43(B)log

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

16, 2024) WCT offers a mobile-fitness app called “Bike+” and owns a trademark registration for that name. Downloads declined after a 2015 peak. Also, by the end of 2016, WCT hadn’t paid taxes since 2015 and its certificate of incorporation was therefore suspended. Peloton’s core brand is Peloton. World Champ Tech LLC v.

Marketing 59

Marketing Marketing Trademark Branding 59

TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 18, 2022

After obtaining permission from the court in late April, MPA investigators began serving third-party subpoenas on advertising brokers including Amobee, Exponential Interactive, Oracle Corporation, Yahoo Ad Tech, AdSupply, Aragon Advertising, Insticator, and Outbrain, plus Amazon and Google. Arm’s Length Advertising.

Advertising 117

Advertising Advertising Business Reporting 117

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. 2015) What is trademark dilution? What is Trademark Dilution?

Trademark 74

Trademark Registering Trademarks Trademark Law Branding 74

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.

Advertising 97

Advertising Advertising Reporting Branding 97

The TTABlog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Third-party registrations and third-party website evidence showed the same mark used by a single entity for both restaurant services and frozen pizza sold at retail (for example, Uno Pizzeria and Grill). It sells ROMA brand frozen pizza in supermarkets in 29 states. There was no evidence of media recognition or brand awareness.

Advertising 89

Advertising Advertising Branding Brands 89

LexBlog IP

JUNE 21, 2023

Of course, each use stems from the shorter phrase “make your mark,” embodying the mere notion of the archer hitting the target , or maybe even the less educated simply indicating agreement with an initial, an X, or a cross , or at times a craftsman adding “ a maker’s mark—essentially personal branding.”

Registration 52

Registration Trademark Trademark Law Law 52

Above the Fold

JULY 5, 2022

1] The best part about a copyright is that its registration is typically inexpensive and straightforward. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) typically takes only nine to 12 months and the patents remain in force for 15 years from the date of issuance (or 14 years, for applications filed before May 13, 2015). [13] GFI , 193 F.3d

Intellectual Property 40

Intellectual Property Design Patent Designs Design 40

LexBlog IP

JULY 5, 2022

” [1] The best part about a copyright is that its registration is typically inexpensive and straightforward. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) typically takes only nine to 12 months and the patents remain in force for 15 years from the date of issuance (or 14 years, for applications filed before May 13, 2015). [13] GFI , 193 F.3d

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Design Patent Designs Design 52

43(B)log

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

23, 2022) Healthvana operates a health app, Healthvana, and has a trademark (registration) for use in connection with software and software as a service. Healthvana sued in May 2020 for trademark infringement, unfair competition, and false advertising in violation of both federal and state law, as well for cybersquatting under ACPA.

False Advertising 64

False Advertising Marketing Marketing Branding 64

Patently-O

DECEMBER 12, 2021

. § 1052(c) provides, in pertinent part, that the PTO must deny federal registration to a trademark if it “[c]onsists of or comprises a name, portrait, or signature identifying a particular individual except by his written consent….”

Registration 69

Registration Government Advertising Advertising 69