Garrigues Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Thus, in Spain the owner of a registered trademark may initiate legal proceedings for trademark infringement , as provided for in article 34 of the Trademark Law. The possibility of resorting to these quasi-arbitration mechanisms does not prevent that, in addition, it is possible to go to the ordinary courts.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Fortunately, the matter was settled amicably in due course in 2016. Singh + Singh logo Apart from the tussle with Singh and Associates, Singh & Singh (‘S&S India’) was also involved in another trademark infringement suit with a Canada-based law firm Singh + Singh Lawyers LLP (‘S&S Canada’).

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

It is on this basis that the term ‘ugg’ or ‘ugg boot’ has generally been accepted to be ineligible for registration as a trademark in Australia and New Zealand. Under US trademark law, generic terms are similarly barred from being accepted for registration as a trademark.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 18, 2021

Popular Examples of Family of Trademarks. One of the most well-established and popular trademark families known across all age groups alike is the McDonald’s mark, as also recognized by the EU Court in 2016.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 21, 2023

§ 1052(c) on registering marks concerning a living person without permission; this case has the possibility of altering trademark law significantly and allowing current events to be treated similarly to historic events from a trademark perspective. This mark subsequently registered in 2016 without issue.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Introduction: The concept of comparing and considering a trademark in its entirety is a well-established tenet in trademark law. When a trademark is registered, it provides protection to the mark as a whole, even if it is a composite trademark with numerous aspects in it. Vardhman Properties Ltd.,

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Copyright Lately

MAY 1, 2023

Artists also may own registered trademarks in their names for use as source identifiers. As I explained in my discussion of the Rick Astley lawsuit , right of publicity and trademark law provided viable claims to Bette Midler and Tom Waits when imitations of their voices were used in advertising. Ciccone , 824 F.3d

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LexBlog IP

JULY 21, 2021

Before jumping into comparative law issues, one should note that these questions are ones of concern beyond lawyers, and have much greater practical importance than “ How many angels can dance on the head of a pin ?” registered trademarks: Elohim—4. places the value of faith to U.S. society at $4.8

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Plaintiffs also alleged infringement of Monbo’s right of publicity, unjust enrichment, and violations of the Lanham Act and related Maryland trademark law. Plaintiffs allegedly used the 12 O’Clock Boyz trademarks since 2001 and registered the marks in 2016. The court, in a careful opinion, rejected all the claims.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Elster is a trademark dispute at the Supreme Court focused on the issue of whether Steve Elster has a free speech right to register a political message (“Trump Too Small”) as a trademark for shirts. VIP Products (2023) opinion and its other trademark cases. Section 2(c) is a viewpoint-neutral trademark law.

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