The TTABlog

JUNE 10, 2021

Nonetheless, applicant argued that relevant consumers perceive COOKINPELLETS.COM as its brand name," and the evidence showed that some third-parties use or understand COOKINPELLETS (with or without a space) and COOKINPELLETS.COM as capable of serving as a source indicator. Ghiorse , 119 USPQ2d 1178, 1187 (TTAB 2016).

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JIPL Online

APRIL 9, 2021

Brands have recently begun to co-opt this form of communication in an attempt to capitalize on the prevalence and effectiveness of memes. [ii] 405 (2019); Terrica Carrington, Grumpy Cat or Copy Cat? 139 (2016). [ix] xiv] See Gordon Whitson, How a Brand Name Becomes Generic , The New York Times (June 24, 2019), [link]. [xiv]

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IP Whiteboard

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In this article, we serve you up all the juicy details of the Full Court of the Federal Court decision on the appeal and cross-claim , and consider what the latest development in this case means for businesses feeling “inspired” by another company’s branding, trade marks and reputation. Lettuce recap. the In-N-Out Marks ). passing off.

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43(B)log

APRIL 28, 2022

“In preparation for the league’s debut, Defendants have invested tens of millions of dollars in acquiring intellectual property rights, advertising, broadcasting, stadium and apparel deals, and in hiring players, coaches, trainers, and other staff, and in branded uniforms and equipment.

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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. IPKat here.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

of the Patent Act on June 24, 2016. While filing trademarks is important for brand protection, the examination stage can take upwards of two years to complete. common law) trademarks recognized under the Trademarks Act may appear on public signs, posters, and commercial advertising in Quebec, in languages exclusively other than French.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Facebook advertising for the 2014 app continued until 2016 or 2019 and remained available for download; even though the Pebble Watch was discontinued in late 2016, WCT’s principal testified that “there remains a loyal following among the Pebble Watch community.” Peloton’s core brand is Peloton.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Yet 2020 saw a slowdown in biosimilar activity with the lowest number of annual biosimilar approvals since 2016 and fewer product launches than 2019—as well as a decrease in district court litigation and post-grant proceedings. 2016; resubmitted May 2018). September 23, 2016. August 30, 2016. April 5, 2016.

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The IPKat

MARCH 27, 2022

One of these brands that has popped up on the AmeriKat's Instagram are riding boots from Fairfox & Favor. It sells well-known and artisan brands through its retail premises, online store and mail-order catalogue and has an annual turnover of £30million. By 2016, employees of the House of Bruar were aware of Fairfax & Favor.

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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The evidence submitted by Examining Attorney William Verhosek showed that non-metal tool trays are advertised and sold to homeowners and DIYers. Grypmat claimed there were no other "comparative products" when it began selling its orange trays in 2016, but it conceded in light of the evidence that there are tool trays available in many colors.

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The IP Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

P and P Imports (“P&P”) sells outdoor games under its GoSports brand, and in December 2016, it began selling its “Giant 4 in a Row Game” that was based on the classic tabletop version. The Ninth Circuit first recognized that “proof of copying strongly supports an inference of secondary meaning.”

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

P and P Imports (“P&P”) sells outdoor games under its GoSports brand, and in December 2016, it began selling its “Giant 4 in a Row Game” that was based on the classic tabletop version. The Ninth Circuit first recognized that “proof of copying strongly supports an inference of secondary meaning.”

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LexBlog IP

JULY 5, 2022

In the event that infringement occurs, a designer must show that the infringer copied the designers copyrighted work. [5] § 102(a); see also Pride Family Brands, Inc. The term of a copyright for a particular work may depends on certain factors such as whether it has been published, and, if so, the date of first publication. [2]

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Above the Fold

JULY 5, 2022

In the event that infringement occurs, a designer must show that the infringer copied the designers copyrighted work. [5] 102(a); see also Pride Family Brands, Inc. The term of a copyright for a particular work may depends on certain factors such as whether it has been published, and, if so, the date of first publication. [2]

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

The judgement was passed collectively in an appeal against 4 orders (two impugning the 2016 Ericsson v. Controller General of Patents and Designs (passed on September 15), the Court clarified that the 2016 CRI Guidelines’ requirement of assessing the CRI in conjunction with novel hardware has now been removed from the 2017 CRI Guidelines.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 11, 2021

Courts don’t do really prong one beyond assessing access (not independently assessing copying). Prior attempts to measure tarnishment: Buccafusco et al 2016 focused on porn parodies, found burnishing except among very conservative consumers. Their studies: we might see tarnishment in the brand context, and stronger among conservatives.

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