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Genus-Species in Trademark Law Usage

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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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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.

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

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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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Advent of AI Voice Generation and Threat to Personality Rights

IP and Legal Filings

Daler Mehendi, a known singer and the plaintiff in the present case, had a registered trademark over the letters “DM” and established a business called “D.M. The concept of passing off under trademarks law was used to provide relief to the plaintiff. Varsha Productions,2015 (62) PTC 351 (Madras). Entertainment v.

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Cut! There’s a trademark there

Garrigues Blog

Trademarks displayed in audiovisual works can be a real headache if the associated legal aspects fail to be taken into account. Both Spanish and European trademark laws and case law have shed some light in this regard. However, there are still some grey areas clouding this issue.

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The Law Of Trademark In India: Infringement And Remedies

IP and Legal Filings

As a result, the logo and name are registered as trademarks under the act of 1999 to protect the brand name and value. Trademark Infringement. The trademark legislation of 1999 protects Indian trademarks. Certain conditions are not deemed trademark infringement under Section 30 of the Trademark Act.

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The Law Of Trademark In India Act 1999: Infringement And Remedies

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As a result, the logo and name are registered as trademarks under the act of 1999 to protect the brand name and value. Trademark Infringement. The trademark legislation of 1999 protects Indian trademarks. Certain conditions are not deemed trademark infringement under Section 30 of the Trademark Act.