IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The objective of the Singapore Treaty is to create a modern and dynamic international framework for the harmonization of administrative trademark registration procedures. Most significantly, it is the first international instrument dealing with trademark law to explicitly recognize non-traditional marks. Introduction.

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The TTABlog

MAY 8, 2023

The Board addressed this single, threshold question: "[I]s Opposer Rebecca Curtin, as a purchaser of goods bearing the challenged mark, entitled to oppose the mark’s registration under Section 13 of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. Rebecca Curtin v, United Trademark Holdings, Inc. 3d 1370, 2020 USPQ2d 10837 at *3 (Fed. 2020), cert.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The following is an excerpt from my video, The Many Pieces of a USPTO Trademark Application. Have you ever looked at the USPTO Trademark Application Form online? And also in the trademark forms, there are a lot of nuanced and important decisions that have to be made. Do you own it as a person, the trademark application?

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

This requires translating the complaint and related documents, delivering them to the foreign country’s designated “Central Authority,” and then waiting for that Central Authority to actually deliver the documents and confirm delivery to the plaintiff. Jiaxing Micarose Trade Co. , Background. § 1051(e). § 1051(e).

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

Securing the right IP protection for an NFT will be key to its successful commercialization and exploitation by the creator and its owner. In this blog post we examine how copyright is leveraged to protect NFTs, both in the US and China, with a comparative approach that elucidates both the challenges and potential solutions.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

We are pleased to bring you a guest post from Payal Saraogi, on a recent decision of the Delhi High Court on Google’s use of trademarks as advertisement keywords. Payal has graduated from the School of Law, Christ University in 2020, and currently practices as a disputes lawyer. Google India Private Limited and others.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

30: TTAB Reverses Descriptiveness Refusal of TAVERNA COSTERA, Declining to Apply Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents TTABlog Test: How Did These Three Section 2(e)(1) Mere Descriptiveness Appeals Turn Out? TTAB Finds "5 DAY FASTING DIET" Merely Descriptive of Nutritionally Balanced Prepared Meals [Yes] Precedential No.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Have you ever wondered who protects the IP rights of IP lawyers? But what happens when these protectors of IP seek the protection of their IPs? The respondent is the son of late Mr. Dinabandhu Mandal, who passed away in 2020 and who was a partner in both firms. Niyati is a second year student pursuing B.A.LL.B.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 2, 2022

For US filers seeking patent protection in China, the utility model is an attractive alternative to filing regular utility patent applications. Understandably, companies seek cost-effective ways to gain utility patent protection without spending so much. In 2020, over 2.9 China patent protection without examination?

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U.S. Department of Commerce

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

As of April 1, 2020, the Hispanic share of the U.S. This includes online resources in planning an export strategy, choosing the best markets for your product, and evaluating potential foreign business partners in advance. Patent and Trademark Office Tags Hispanic Heritage Month businesses.

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

Supreme Court issued numerous landmark decisions in 2020, among those—for trademark scholars and practitioners— Romag Fasteners, Inc. Considering the importance of Chinese manufacturing to global trade, the Chinese legal system and its evolving trademark enforcement system will likely cause companies to get creative.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 19, 2023

New Developments in China Trade Secret Litigation by Founders Legal China’s Growing Focus on Intellectual Property: The Beijing IP Court Steps Up Protections Trade secrets have become increasingly important in today’s globalized business environment, serving as vital intangible assets for many companies.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 24, 2021

With China emerging as a global tech giant in the world, it has become a favorite destination for the inventor to seek protection for their invention. These increases in the filing show the influx of major companies and foreign brands in China and the growing influence in the region. Image Source: gettyimages]. Objections.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 17, 2022

where the work was still protected by copyright. Though the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works , adopted by 179 of the 195 countries worldwide, attempted to provide some standardization by mandating a minimum copyright term of 50 years after the author’s death, countries like the U.S.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

The Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances (BTAP, hereinafter the “Treaty”) came into force on 28 April 2020 in the first thirty contracting parties (the minimum number required). Up to now, only sound fixations enjoyed this protection (see the WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty – WPPT – approved in 1996 and in force since 2002).

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The TTABlog

JULY 5, 2022

However, in the underlying cancellation proceeding Coca-Cola was required to prove entitlement to a statutory cause of action (“statutory standing”) under Section 1064(3) of the Trademark Act (Lanham Act § 14(3)). 2020), cert. trademark rights in the THUMS UP or LIMCA brands." Therapeutic Supplies Pty. Naked TM, LLC , 965 F.3d

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 11, 2022

In our continuing effort to combat trademark scams and raise awareness of this important issue, we have recently submitted comments to the FTC. Because there are many types of fraud and government impersonation, only a handful of other commenters mentioned trademark issues. ” More than 100 comments were submitted. .”

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Under EU trade mark law, trade marks with a reputation are entitled to enhanced protection. Let's find out more with this analysis by Katfriend Federica Pezza (Hogan Lovells), who looks at how the latter are protected under Italian law in the aftermath of the Alitalia saga and what their relationship is to the former.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 31, 2023

This article looks at laws of jurisdictions in Southeast Asia, comparing the status of enforcement and protection of software and CII in various Southeast Asia countries. This article looks at laws of jurisdictions in Southeast Asia, comparing the status of enforcement and protection of software and CII in various Southeast Asia countries.

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Patent Trademark Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Are US trademark rights based on first to use or file? Many foreign countries use a first-to-file system for trademark registration and protection. Whoever registers a trademark first has rights regardless of whether they were first to use the mark. Why does filing a trademark application first matter?

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

The concept of Metaverse as an online framework for economic interoperability was born in and around 2020. China in particular, struggles in adapting and coping with the ever increasing need of both foreign and Chinese brands to obtain suitable trademark protection. Are they protectable by design patents?

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The IP Law Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

District Court can exercise personal jurisdiction over a foreign defendant with regard to a copyright infringement suit. 2020), to argue that there had been no evidence showing that there had been any illegal downloading, streaming or other active infringement within California. Finally, as part of trademarking its IP within the U.S.,

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

The concept of Metaverse as an online framework for economic interoperability was born in and around 2020. China in particular, struggles in adapting and coping with the ever increasing need of both foreign and Chinese brands to obtain suitable trademark protection. Are they protectable by design patents?

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 23, 2023

Aparajita discusses the key arguments made by Pfizer/ BioNTech in her piece and raises question on enforceability of Moderna’s patents in light of its 2020 patent pledge. Litigation pertaining to ‘Ismail Building’ trademark settled. ‘Sun Pharma’ Gets Status of ‘Well-known Trademark’ from Delhi High Court.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 30, 2022

With economy soaring high, Qatar has the fourth highest GDP (PPP) per capita in the world and sixth highest GNI per capita as per the reports in 2020. As of International Monetary Fund reports of 2016, Qatar has the fourth highest GDP per capita in the world where it relies heavily on foreign labour to grow its economy.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

AUGUST 11, 2023

Registrar of Trademarks rather scathingly pointed out a glaring error in an order passed by the Senior Examiner of Trademarks. The Trademarks Office (TMO) was directed to restore the Appellant’s application and to dispose of the same in an expeditious manner. In April this year, the Delhi HC in Blackberry Ltd v.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 10, 2022

The Trademark Modernization Act (“TMA”) was signed into law on December 27, 2020. Below are the most notable changes made by the TMA and key takeaways for trademark practitioners and brand owners. New Procedures for Challenging Registered Trademarks and Pending Applications.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2023

Securing the right IP protection for an NFT will be key to its successful commercialization and exploitation by the creator and its owner. In this blog post we examine how copyright is leveraged to protect NFTs, both in the US and China, with a comparative approach that elucidates both the challenges and potential solutions.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 8, 2021

In the interim order, it was found that there is a prima facie case to uphold the petitioner’s RTBF, based on (1) the protection of his right to privacy and reputation both online and offline, and (2) providing an acquitted person the right to have their name redacted and stop being identified as an accused person. and Gupta J.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

OCTOBER 14, 2021

As of April 1, 2020, the Hispanic share of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) offers a hub for resources and information for inventors, entrepreneurs, and small and minority-owned businesses. population was 18.7%, making people of Hispanic origin the nation’s second largest racial or ethnic group. businesses. NOAA’s José E.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 25, 2022

District Court can exercise personal jurisdiction over a foreign defendant with regard to a copyright infringement suit. 2020), to argue that there had been no evidence showing that there had been any illegal downloading, streaming or other active infringement within California. In Lang Van, Inc. Wanat , 970 F.3d 3d 1201 (9 th Cir.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

On November 15th, 2020, Cambodia completed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the largest free trade agreement, which included 10 ASEAN members and 5 additional regional nations with which ASEAN already had free trade agreements in place. One of ASEAN’s most liberal and open economies is Cambodia.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JULY 12, 2021

The judgment of 9 October 2020 (6 U 32/20) is available (in German) here. For Cloudflare’s DNS resolvers, the CoA Cologne held on 9 October 2020 that they are accountable as if they were an access provider operating a DNS server. DNS resolver providers. Some rogue websites have based their business model around copyright infringement.

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IIPRD

MAY 10, 2020

Scheme for Facilitating Start-Ups Intellectual Property Protection. The central government brought a Scheme for Facilitating Start-Ups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP) with a vision to protect and promote intellectual property rights of start-ups and thus encourage innovation and creativity among them.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 11, 2021

We coded extrinsic analysis as prong two when it focused on protectable expression. Panel 18 – Trademark Liability: Jake Linford, Justin Sevier, Allyson Willis, Sex, Drugs, and Trademark Tarnishmyths Sex/drugs inherently tarnishing? Courts take that as a truism. Also innovation is ill defined. No need for causal claims!

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Delhi High Court decreed the suit in favor of the Plaintiff and inter alia directed the Defendant to assign its trademark ‘Saptrishi Sandhi Sudha India’ in favor of the Plaintiff, as undertaken by it in its affidavit. Delhi High Court declared ITC’s ‘Bukhara’ to be a well-known trademark. on 25 November, 2022 (Delhi High Court).

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

bankruptcy, class action, trademark, securities, and tort litigation, to the tune of $50 to $100 billion in investments annually. [10] They concede that at least some of those investors are unknown, undisclosed foreign sovereign nation funds. [29] Patent assertion finance today is a multibillion-dollar business. [2] 8, 2022).

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