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Five Widely Recognized Brands Accused of Being Copycats in the Market

Kashishipr

Bernard Kelvin Clive, a well-known brand strategist, once said that strong brands aren’t built through shortcuts and copycats. In the 21 st century, the Oreo cookie is the best-selling cookie brand worldwide. The stories feature on Instagram is the same as that of its rival and competitor in the market, Snapchat.

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Japanese IP High Court Steps on Louboutin’s Toes (Again) Over its Red Sole Mark

IPilogue

On December 26, 2022, the Japanese IP High Court dismissed an appeal from Christian Louboutin (“Louboutin”), a shoe designer known for its iconic red-bottom heels, in its action against Japanese shoe designer, Eizo Collection Co., The court also took issue with Louboutin’s market research. 2015-29921 ). 2015-29921 ).

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Precedential No. 36: TTAB Sustains Section 2(c) Opposition to DANA DESIGN Due to Lack of Consent

The TTABlog

The Board sustained an opposition to registration of the mark DANA DESIGN in the form shown below, for backpacks, hiking equipment, tents, and related goods, on the ground that the mark comprises the name of a living individual, Dana Gleason, without his consent and is therefore barred from registration by Section 2(c) of the Trademark Act.

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Finding Lack of Bona Fide Intent, TTAB Sustains Opposition to NEW YORKER FINE LAGER BEER & Design for Beer-Based Cocktails

The TTABlog

Although Applicant Jose Ramon was experienced in the branding and marketing of beers, he was never in the business of producing the goods identified in his application, and the only step he took to use the mark was the formation of a company to market beers. D & P Holding S.A. Not good enough, said the Board.

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[Guest post] Horological IP and the customization of watches

The IPKat

In addition to being works of scientific achievement, many luxury timepieces are artistic wonders with innovative designs, like some of the reportedly 100 000 (!) Brands like Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet hold rich trade mark and design portfolios and enforce their rights vigorously.

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Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 21 Episode 4

Dragons' Den

Her mission was to bring the art of henna to a mass market, celebrating diversity and inclusion. The Dragons were impressed with Pavan’s CV, which includes a Guinness World Record (since bettered) of fastest henna artist, a permanent location in Selfridges since 2015 and she once created a window display in Harrods. Did you know?

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Uber's expansion into ads hits a TM hurdle

43(B)log

has offered design and marketing services under the name “Uber” since 1999. describes its business as including graphic design like logos, stationery and brochures; promotional events and mailings; and consumer-oriented campaigns, like magazine advertisements. Uber Technol., 20-cv-2320 (PKC) (S.D.N.Y. 24, 2021) Uber Inc.