LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Branding has become more important than ever, particularly in developing an online presence through search engines, various online platforms, and social media. Further, the rise of the “influencer” has opened additional opportunities to deliver brands and products to targeted demographics. Online Marketplace Protection.

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azrights

MARCH 15, 2021

There are two drivers of brand asset strength: uniqueness and fame. For example, when you see the swoosh logo of the Nike brand you know it represents Nike even though it may be featured on its own with no name accompanying it. If an asset is less famous, it is more likely to be mistakenly attributed to a competitor’s brand.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) refused registration of “Trump Too Small” under Section 2(c) of the Lanham Act ( 15 USC 1052(c) ) because the phrase includes a living individual’s name without his written consent. Tam (2017) and Iancu v. The text of Section 2(c) is viewpoint-neutral.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 27, 2021

In an otherwise straightforward Section 2(d) analysis, the Board ruled that confusion is likely between Respondent's registered marks MIRAGE BRANDS (standard form) and MIRAGE BRANDS & Design [BRANDS disclaimed], and Petitioner Mahender Sabhnani's previously used and registered mark ROYAL MIRAGE & Design , all for perfume.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The USPTO’s Post Registration Audit Program. Under the USA’s Post Registration Audit Program, a declaration of use must be filed between the fifth and sixth year of the validity of the registration of the trademark. However, the use of a trademark is rarely monitored subsequent to its registration.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 11, 2024

Trademarks are traditionally considered to be connected with visual elements that include logos, brand names, as well as packaging however, the field of trademarks has widened and it includes non-traditional marks, such as smells, sounds, colors etc. Iconic scents like Chanel No. Iconic scents like Chanel No.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Resultantly, Manolo Blahnik has lost significant sales, as China is the fastest growing luxury market. Historically, China’s trademark system was based on a “first to file” rule , meaning that the exclusive right of a trademark is awarded to the registrant who first applies. China’s Trademark System.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The case concerned the registration of 'Prosecco' as a GI in Singapore. This Kat was interested to see a court finally address this argument Singapore has offered protection for GIs since 1999, but it only adopted a registration-based system in the last decade with the Geographical Indications Act 2014 ('GIA').

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Intellectual Property Office Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Copyright © Hornit, 2019. He described how this has allowed him to work with brand protection consultancy, SnapDragon to carry out searches of digital markets for counterfeit versions of the CLUG. So, you have a brand and a product, what next? So, you have a brand and a product, what next? Copyright Hornit © 2021.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Hershey alleges in their complaint that Cookie Department released packaging and marketing materials for cookie products with the same conical shape. Last December , Cookie Department accused Hershey-owned company One Brands LLC of copying one of their trademarks in a California federal court lawsuit.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 4, 2023

The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following contribution by former GuestKat Jan Jacobi (BarentsKrans) regarding a recent Dutch decision on free riding and declining reputation of a brand. Quite often, the IP of a bankrupt company is sold to a third party who continues operating all or some of the brands.

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The IPKat

APRIL 6, 2023

This decision concerns an opposition to a figurative trade mark registration based on Article 8(5) EUTMR. On 16 December 2019, Bunnyjuice, Inc. for all the goods designated in class 25, thus rejecting their registration for this class. Two plushies representing Miffy. Two plushies representing Miffy. Mercis B.V. Mercis B.V.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The claimant had goodwill dating back to 1992 and registrations from October 2015. The defendant had been using since 2013 with registrations from June 2015. The claimant successfully claimed infringement and the invalidity of the defendant’s registrations before HHJ Melissa Clarke sitting in the IPEC.

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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The Board denied a petition to cancel a registration for the mark TORPEDO JUICE for "Alcoholic beverages, except beer; Gin; Liquor; Rum" because Petitioner Oregon Grain failed to prove prior trademark rights in support of its Section 2(d) claim, and failed to provide any evidence to support its nonuse claim.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 20, 2021

For those interested in participating, the business opportunity can be found here (in order to see the tender documents and participate, a BASIC registration in the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) is required). Register here.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 27, 2023

Consistent with the most recent amendments in 2019, the current proposed changes aim to continue the Government’s efforts to combat bad faith filings, protect genuine brand owners as well as the general public from problems caused by trade mark pirates, and deal with the overcrowded trade mark register.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Stephen further stated that he was in the process of registering the word for advertising and media business with the aim of providing marketing, branding, and related services, there was a lot of interest in the possibility of registering such a term. Should it not be the chant that may be copyright-protected as a musical work?]

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 5, 2024

A study published by the EU Intellectual Property Office in November 2019 revealed ( pdf ) that Sweden and the Netherlands were the most prolific consumers of pirate IPTV services in the entire bloc, with 9% of each population already exposed. In this case, already four years. “According to the indictment, L.K.’s

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43(B)log

JANUARY 5, 2024

In 2019, defendants launched the “Florida Online School,” abbreviated “FLOS.” Plaintiff has seven registered trademarks involving Florida Virtual School or FLVS; two of the registrations are incontestable. registrations with graphical elements The “Florida Online School” mark included an image of a Florida panther.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

JUNE 23, 2022

Merrillville, Indiana – Plaintiff, NuStar Enterprises LLC (“NuStar”), is a clothing and apparel company that markets and sells clothing and apparel and related accessories. NuStar was granted a registration for its mark RELOADED® under Registration No. These efforts fell apart in late 2019.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

MSCHF has frequently targeted major brands. At this point the Second Circuit baldly states “MSCHF used Vans’ trademarks—particularly its red and white logo—to brand its own products.” Unlike the defendant in Jack Daniel’s , MSCHF, at least amongst its relevant consumers, has a valuable brand. at 156 (citation omitted)”).

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Intepat

JUNE 5, 2023

Introduction It is not uncommon for market competitors to find themselves in a courtroom confrontation over trademark infringement cases. On the other hand, New Delhi-based Resilient Innovations Private Limited (Defendant) is a relatively new company known for its brand BharatPe.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 29, 2024

Unveiling Merchant Privileges in the Shadows of Craftsmanship Developing nations like India require financial and technical support to market their products internationally and attain the sustainability of GI. Additional analysis has revealed that the registration status varies greatly.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Co-existence agreements are a way to allow potentially confusing trademarks to exist simultaneously in the market without any action of trademark infringement. On the other hand, Marc Jacobs started using the word “THE” on numerous products as a form of humorous branding. How the Ohio State University secured registration.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

AUGUST 9, 2021

Hammond, Indiana – Monster Energy Company (“Monster”), the Plaintiff, claims to be a nationwide leader in marketing and selling ready-to-drink beverages. Apparently, Monster launched its MONSTER ENERGY® drink brand including its ® mark (the “Claw Icon”) in 2002. Since 2002, Monster asserts it has spent over $8.5

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The IPKat

APRIL 13, 2023

The case On 7 May 2019 Dutch company Chiever B.V. filed an application for registration of a multimedia trade mark consisting of a 22-second video featuring super-hero “Super Simon” going on holiday in comic book style. The Board also provided useful clarification on the requirements for registration of multimedia marks.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 26, 2022

for unlawfully manufacturing, importing, advertising, marketing, selling, and distributing unauthorized, counterfeit versions of its popular CAKE brand of hemp-derived Delta-8 products. The logo is registered with the Copyright Office, and AFK applied for trademark registration as well. AKF sued LCF etc. 3d 1068 (9th Cir.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

of the population of India having ingress to the world wide web and ever growing e-commerce market which is forecasted to reach about twenty billion euros by 2030, it becomes pertinent to analyse the interconnect between these two. [1] Interplay Between Intellectual Property and E-commerce With 48.7%

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The IPKat

APRIL 26, 2022

Registration can be made on the event's website. Registration for the event is still possible and is available here. Our PermaKat Eleonora Rosati will speak at the event, and registration can be made here. The full programme and registration will be available here soon. More details about the event are available here.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

23, 2022) Healthvana operates a health app, Healthvana, and has a trademark (registration) for use in connection with software and software as a service. Telebrands markets and sells “As Seen on TV” consumer household products via websites, phone numbers, and big box retailers. Healthvana, Inc. Telebrands Corp., 2022 WL 562265, No.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 26, 2021

Federal courts typically require the copyright owner to have a copyright registration in hand before suing ( see 17 U.S.C. 881 (2019)). In contrast, a copyright owner can initiate a CCB proceeding before obtaining a registration. The CCB is a brand-new legal procedure. 411 and Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corp.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Nonetheless, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office notes that those in the jewellery industry may be granted industrial design registrations, offering a different kind of intellectual property protection. Supreme Court case, Star Athletica, LLC v Varsity Brands, Inc. Supreme Court case, Star Athletica, LLC v Varsity Brands, Inc.

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IIPRD

MARCH 4, 2024

It creates an impact in the market, like at the time of collaboration or merger with foreign companies. The brand image is created of the company. Also, it is really important to renew the registration because there is a limit to registration. Sri Sri Ganesh Productions, AIRONLINE 2019 DEL 1017. [2] 2] Novartis v.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

In July 2022, following an appeal, the EUIPO's Board of Appeal eventually revoked the Registration in respect of all the goods at issue, with the exception of ‘polo shirts’ and ‘sweaters’, finding that the evidence produced by Mr Noah showed genuine use of the Mark in the European Union during the relevant period.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 25, 2022

GuestKat Hayleigh Bosher reported on the case of the company Fizzy Foam, a trade mark owner that surrendered some of its registered marks, even though they were accepted by the UKIPO after receiving reactions on the Internet and a petition against their registrations (see here ). see here ).

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

JUNE 28, 2021

Northlake Marketing, LLC and Thomas M. According to the Complaint, Noble Roman’s is the exclusive holder of licensing and franchising rights relating to the Noble Roman’s pizza brand. According to the Complaint, Noble Roman’s is the exclusive holder of licensing and franchising rights relating to the Noble Roman’s pizza brand.

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IP Tech Blog

MAY 19, 2022

This case follows successful oppositions by Match.com to Muzmatch’s registration of its marks in 2018, and unsuccessful attempts by Match.com to purchase Muzmatch between 2017 and 2019. This was due to the reputation of Match.com’s trade marks and because a consumer would believe that Muzmatch was a sub-brand of Match.com.

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