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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. CV 10-03738 AB, 2015 WL 5311085 (C.D.

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Commerce Office of Inspector General Says USPTO is Failing to Prevent Fraudulent Trademark Registrations

IP Watchdog

Department of Commerce Office of Inspector General (OIG) published a final report on the audit of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) trademark registration process.

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Concept Of Trademark Bullying: Forceful Enforcement Of Trademark Rights In The Name Of Protection

IP and Legal Filings

A well- known trademark helps the consumers in spotting the difference between similar products by educating them about the product which results in informed choices. The trademark owners enjoy monopoly and exclusive proprietary rights of their trademarks through the law of trademark protection.

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Rapala Billboard Ad Collection for 2020

DuetsBlog

Top Ten Questions About Rapala Minnocchio (2015). Yes, it’s actually a registered trademark. Rapala Taunts a Monster? Rapala: Happy Fishing on Mother’s Day (2012). Rapala Billboard Ads Continue to Engage (2013). Eat More Walleye? I Get It, Rapala Will Fill Up Your Fish Cooler! Rapala’s Public Service Announcement?

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Genus-Species in Trademark Law Usage

Patently-O

This is a trademark case. Dollar Financial holds registered trademarks for MONEY MART – the name it uses for its payday and title loan venders as well as pawn shops and pawn brokerages. In 2015, Brittex petitioned for cancellation of the mark based upon the likelihood of confusion between the two marks. 1052(d).

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Gema USA, Inc. Sues Former Employee for Alleged Patent & Trademark Infringement

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

January 6, 2015. is not an authorized Gema distributor and upon information and belief, does not sell “new” Gema products but rather sells knocks-offs using the Gema Trademarks without authorization. The Design Patents are for a variety of powder guns and spray equipment. Registration Date. OPTISELECT. May 16, 2017. April 29, 2008.

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Cancellation of a Registered Mark Based on Fraud in Section 15 Affidavit Not Allowed

LexBlog IP

On Wednesday, a divided panel of the Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision reversing the USPTO’s cancellation of a registered trademark (Great Concepts, LLC v. Patent and Trademark Office or in the courts. In 2015, Chutter, Inc. Chutter, Inc., 2022-1212). Section 14 of the Lanham Act (15 U.S.C. §