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Only 6 More Days to File Comments/ Suggestions on IP Manuals and Guidelines!

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Image by pvproductions on Freepik A gentle reminder to our readers that the last day to submit comments for the revision of the Patent, Designs, Trademark, GI and Copyright Manuals and Guidelines is just around the corner. As discussed earlier , CGPDTM has invited comments from the interested stakeholders by October 15, 2023.

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Deadline to File Comments/ Suggestions on IP Manuals Extended till November 15, 2023

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Reengineering of the Requirement of Disclosure of Foreign Applications by the 2019 Patent Manual – on the requirement to disclose the corresponding foreign patent applications. Attars and Agarbattis: Protecting Traditional Cultural Expressions through Non-Conventional Trademarks – on non-traditional trademarks.

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The Recent Trends in Trademark Squatting and Infringement in India

IP and Legal Filings

A brand’s name, particularly when it takes the shape of a trademark, can define its identity, reputation, and value, making it an asset that is valuable to safeguard. Trademarks are unique “marks”, names, symbols, signs, words or phrases that define a brand or company’s products or services.

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Trademark: Uggs are generic in Australia, Can I import them without a license from UGG®?

Patently-O

It is a generic term, and not a trademark – in Australia. ” UGG is a registered trademark in the USA, now owned by Deckers Outdoor Corp. .” ” UGG is a registered trademark in the USA, now owned by Deckers Outdoor Corp. Petition ]. . Petition ].

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The USPTO Takes Steps to Implement the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020

LexBlog IP

The Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (“TMA”) becomes effective on December 27, 2021 and makes several important amendments to federal trademark law (the Lanham Act) intended to modernize trademark application examinations and clean house of trademark registrations for marks not used in commerce.

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The Everlasting Trademark Battle of USPTO

IP and Legal Filings

Talking about the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the businesses are more into getting a US trademark registration due to its more relevance. The recent trends have seen an increase in the filing of trademark applications by various proprietors. The Trademark Modernization Act. Change in trends.

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Redefining an Industry: Where is Champagne From?

IPilogue

This legislation contrasts Canada’s agreement with the European Union (EU) to enforce geographical indication protection for wines and spirits. French champagne producers are protected by intellectual property rules established by the World Trade Organization (WTO) that gives them a monopoly over the use of their brands.