The TTABlog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In this opposition to registration of the mark VICE REI for "Wine; Spirits; Liqueurs; Anise liqueur," the Board denied Opposer Alfred Sarmento's motion for partial summary judgment grounded on non-ownership of the International Registration on which the opposed application was based. 91281917 (September 20, 2024) [precedential].

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The TTABlog

JUNE 14, 2021

Claiming common law rights in the mark TRAVELSMART for mobile apps related to travel, Petitioner AWP sought cancellation of a registration for the mark CHUBB TRAVEL SMART for similar mobile apps. 3d 1370, 2020 USPQ2d 10837, at *3 (Fed. 2020) (citing Lexmark Int’l, Inc. 3d 1298, 2020 USPQ2d 11277, at *6-7 (Fed. 4 (2014)).

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43(B)log

AUGUST 19, 2021

By August 2020, CasperLabs had begun referring to its blockchain protocol and forthcoming token as “Casper.” It filed an application to register CASPER as a trademark in connection with blockchain technology; the registration issued in November 2020. Their agreements terminated in late 2019. 1) The marks were identical. (2)

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The TTABlog

JULY 5, 2023

The Board rendered a split decision in this opposition to registration of the mark EVOGUE for a wide variety of consumer electronic devices and accessories, tossing out Opposer Advance Magazine's Section 2(d) claim but partly upholding its dilution claim, based on the registered mark VOGUE for, inter alia , magazines and mobile phone software.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 11, 2023

The SCPA legally protects layouts of integrated circuits upon registration, making them illegal to copy without permission. Registration of a mask work with the Copyright Office provides certain legal benefits, including the ability to bring a lawsuit for infringement of the mask work. Registration of a Mask Work.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In 2020, Reddit removed Rogozinski from his role controlling the subreddit as moderator, concluding that he was “attempting to monetize a community.” ” Rogozinski had published a book titled WallStreetBets and also filed trademark registration application for the mark WALLSTREETBETS, with him as the owner.

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JIPL Online

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

In June of 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) held that a “generic.com” is eligible for trademark registration so long as the consumer recognized the mark as a distinguishing member of a certain class of goods or services. [i] The Decision. The second problem Justice Breyer has is that adding “.com”

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 10, 2024

Its gained momentum with the advent of importance in R&D and patent registration. It has gained momentum in India with the advent of technology transfer and commercialization rules,2020. Assignment of License is transfer of ownership. INTRODUCTION Technology transfer is a way for innovation.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 31, 2023

Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) under the broad provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, aims to set forth fresh reporting obligations for corporations pertaining to their beneficial ownership and organizers— though it is essential to bear in mind that some exceptions are in place.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Keep in mind the generators are trained on existing material, including things that are protected by copyright and trademark law and registration and patents. used in those generated logos retain the ownership to that original art and do not give you a license to use it exclusively. Can you use it in the ways you want to?

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IPilogue

AUGUST 16, 2022

The Court spent more time analysing the admissibility of the Copyright Certificate of Registration as evidence of Pugliese’s citizenship. In 2020, AirG was involved in a similar copyright infringement action, Lickerish, Ltd. Federal Court Dismisses Copyright Claim Due to Plaintiff’s Failure to Establish Ownership: [link].

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The NAKED condom case returned to the TTAB after a CAFC reversal [ TTABlogged here ] and the Supreme Court's denial of the registrant's petition for writ of certiorari (September 2021). According to Section 2(d), Australian was required to show ownership of a mark "previously used in the United States. equally oxymoronic? -

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The TTABlog

JUNE 13, 2022

The Board has re-designated as precedential its April 2001 decision dismissing an opposition to registration of the mark SPINTIRES for computer games and software. Therefore, a claim based on lack of ownership is not available when the application is not based on use of the mark in commerce. Hole In 1 Drinks, Inc.

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The IPKat

MARCH 12, 2024

IPKat readers can take advantage of a 15% discount on the registration fee. The launch of ‘Le sac Swoosh’ (or ‘The Swoosh bag’) in February raised an eyebrow from art director and graphic designer Davide Perella, who shared his version of a concept Nike bag in 2020.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 14, 2023

On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) as part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. What is Considered an Ownership Interest? What is Substantial Control?

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The IPKat

JULY 23, 2024

Our Katfriend considered several aspects regarding copyright ownership. Trade Marks Katfriend Kimberley Evans discussed the refusal of the BASMATI trade mark registration in New Zealand. The latest volume provides a comprehensive look at the significant updates in UK patent law since the last edition in 2020.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Interested readers can find the Africa IP Highlights 2020, here. While the High Court found Morison liable for trademark infringement as well as passing-off, the trial judge did not make a finding of copyright infringement, stating that as the designer of the device was not called to testify, copyright ownership was not sufficiently proven.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The Court held that Pham Global was the rightful owner of the INSIGHT RADIOLOGY mark and that only the owner of the mark may actually apply for its registration. In light of the decision in Pham v Insight, it is particularly important to consider who the actual owner of a trademark is when applying for trademark registration.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

NFT creation, investment, sale, and ownership interest exists in Indonesia and elsewhere in the world. Most significantly, “the development of blockchain technology” has been accepted as a legal business activity by the Indonesian standard industrial business categorization code, which was published in 2020. Introduction.

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IP Tech Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Specifically, it sold clothing articles and shoes beginning sometime in 2018 and owned a corresponding trademark registration. In 2020, Jiaxing sought federal registration for a trademark covering, among other things, wine pourers and bottle stands. This case thus represents a boon for U.S.-based

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

[Image Sources : Shutterstock] Icann Rules According to the ICANN rules, the domain name registrant is required to comply with all the standards, requirements, procedures and practices when entering into a Domain Name Registration Agreement with the Domain Name Registrar. Schechter, The Rational Basis of Trademark Protection, 40 HARV.

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Traverse Legal Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

So, while celebrities are often able to rely upon their right of publicity to claim ownership of content featuring their name and likeness, copyright law does not work in celebrities’ favor. Amy Schumer was also sued in April 2020 for posting paparazzi photos of her and her son, Gene, out for a walk in NYC. The Debate Continues.

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IPilogue

MARCH 28, 2023

Jiaxing registered “RIBOLI” in 2018 for clothing and shoes and in 2020 for kitchen products. They are seeking an injunction against Jiaxing from using the “RIBOLI” mark, and an order to prohibit Jiaxing’s registrations. Foreign infringers are increasingly popular and on marketplaces that verify IP ownership, such as Amazon.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 4, 2022

He called an earlier decision in the case one of the 5 worst copyright decisions in 2020 and, with the jury verdict, called it a loss for bodily autonomy and free speech. However, the important thing to know is that there was no doubt that Take-Two did copy the tattoos in question and there was no question of Alexander’s ownership of them.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The same year, CasperLabs allegedly represented that it would register the CASPER mark on Zamfir’s behalf, but instead filed to register it in its own name for services related to cryptocurrency; one application issued in 2020 and another is still pending. Trademark infringement under state and federal law: Still sufficiently pled.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

The CTA was enacted as part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 to provide Federal and State enforcement agencies with more comprehensive information about small and shell companies to help control money laundering and terrorist financing activities. There is no charge for the webinar, but registration is required.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Specifically, it sold clothing articles and shoes beginning sometime in 2018 and owned a corresponding trademark registration. In 2020, Jiaxing sought federal registration for a trademark covering, among other things, wine pourers and bottle stands. § 1051(e). This case thus represents a boon for U.S.-based

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

35: TTAB Grants MIRAGE BRANDS Cancellation Petition Due To Likelihood of Reverse Confusion On Remand from the CAFC, TTAB Denies Petition for Cancellation of "NAKED" Registration for Condoms TTABlog Test: Three Recent Section 2(d) Inter Partes Cases - How Did They Come Out? [Yes] Precedential No. Lack of Bona Fide Intent: Precedential No.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 17, 2021

Finding that Petitioner failed to demonstrate its entitlement to maintain its genericness claim (f/k/a standing), the Board tossed out this petition for cancellation of two registrations for the mark ADVENTIST for religious publications, film production and distribution, educational services, and religious and missionary services.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 4, 2022

It granted a petition for cancellation of a registration for the mark DANTANNA’S for “steak and seafood restaurant” on the ground of fraud. Therefore, the Board held that “[i]n matters of trademark registration and maintenance, where the USPTO relies on declarations to be complete, accurate, and truthful.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 18, 2022

Specimen of work in the copyright registration of Crosplus Home Furnishing (Shanghai) Co., in China a copyright is automatically attached to a work upon its completion without registration. Copyright registrations can also be recorded at China customs to stop infringing goods from being exported overseas. Like in the U.S.,

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

Ownership and Enforcement. Ownership and scope of protection against infringers are among the key challenges to copyright protection of NFTs. Ownership and scope of protection against infringers are among the key challenges to copyright protection of NFTs. Copyright Ownership. Trademark Ownership and Infringement.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 29, 2023

On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (the “ CTA ”) as part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 and its annual National Defense Authorization Act. The CTA specifically exempts 23 categories of companies that would otherwise be required to file beneficial ownership reports.

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BYU Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In an order filed on October 8, 2020, the Court denied the injunction. The Court also denied Columbia's request to modify the case management plan that the Court had put in place to allow a third-party vendor to inventory case-relevant documents with disputed ownership between the parties.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 23, 2022

Nowhere is this disparity more bitterly decried than in a 2020 class action lawsuit headed up by Grammy award-winning musician Maria Schneider. It has provided the tools for ordinary people to achieve extraordinary things, but not all creators and artists are treated equally. Equality For All Artists, Big and Small.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 12, 2022

Company Claims Ownership of ‘Reloaded’ Trademark. Trademark Registration No. The complaint says that Carrasquillo formed Reloaded Merch LLC in November 2020 to sell ‘Reloaded’ products under “an identical mark” NuStar claims to own. ” NuStar Tried to Negotiate With Carrasquillo.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

in crore) 2019-2020 21.15 2020-2021 12.36 For the first, one angle is the lack of sufficient clarity among the concerned artists regarding ownership of their rights. This leads to another problem i.e. the complicated process of registration within IPRS. Financial Year Fund Allocated BE/RE (Rs. 2021-2022 17.27

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