LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 9, 2021

IPNews® – On December 1st, 2021, Bytedance filed a TIKTOK trademark application for use in relation to cryptocurrency services. It seems the brand has been building toward this for some time. To continue reading, click: TikTok Seeks Trademark Registration For Cryptocurrency Services.

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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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TorrentFreak

APRIL 12, 2022

Carrasquillo’s ‘Reloaded’ IPTV Branding. Carrasquillo operated several IPTV services, variously branded Reboot, Gears TV, Reloaded and Gears Reloaded but with those no longer in operation, he needed to make money in other ways. Trademark Registration No. ” NuStar Tried to Negotiate With Carrasquillo. .”

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 26, 2023

2] However, the quintessential reason for such distinction is due to a slightly elevated standard for the registration of non-traditional marks. Image Source : Shutterstock] The Trademarks Act, 1999 (‘Act’) refers exclusively to the registrability of ‘combination of colours’. [3] In this also falls the case of colour marks.

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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.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 4, 2022

-Bee) decisions that he considers to be the most important and/or interesting from the previous calendar year (2021). Great Concepts, LLC , 2021 USPQ2d 1001 (TTAB 2021) [precedential] (Opinion by Judge Marc A. Great Concepts, LLC , 2021 USPQ2d 1001 (TTAB 2021) [precedential] (Opinion by Judge Marc A. Chutter, Inc.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

AUGUST 4, 2023

Trademark Office issued the following 176 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in July 2023 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Reg.

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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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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Bee) has scheduled eight (VIII) oral hearings for the month of November 2021. November 2, 2021 - 10 AM: In re Garan Services Corp. November 2, 2021 - 10 AM: In re Garan Services Corp. November 3, 2021 - 2 PM: In re Danica Patrick Brands, LLC , Serial No. November 9, 2021 - 10 AM: In re BFY LLC , Serial No.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

From time to time, this Kat receives queries from clients in relation to the registrability of slogans as trade marks. This was specifically mentioned in the EUIPO’s comprehensive report titled “ The Distinctive Character of Slogans ” (dated October 2021) issued in March 2022 ( the Report ). Well, the answer seems to be a YES….

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 16, 2021

Recently, USPTO Commissioner for Trademarks David Gooder wrote on the USPTO Director’s Forum Blog that registrations for U.S. This has caused delays in a number of stages in the trademark process, including a current pendency of 75 days (as of July 5, 2021) for the Pre-Examination Unit of a TEAS application.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Trademark Office issued the following 132 trademark registrations to persons and business in Indiana in January 2023 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Reg. 6944877 LAKE ESCAPE 6939584 REPAIRWARES GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. 6944877 LAKE ESCAPE 6939584 REPAIRWARES GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME.

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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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Erik K Pelton

MAY 23, 2022

But I’ve been following the world of gaming and eSports competitions for many years, and in fact, have been lucky enough to work with eSports teams and several gamers to protect their brands. But a gamer that goes by Doctor Disrespect is said to have taken in approximately $6 million in revenue in 2021. Zero trademarks.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Future Intentions Not Enough to Pave the Road to Registration - “Reduces pain,” “alleviates anxiety,” “improves sleep” – these are just some of the claims of the miraculous CBD. The surfeit of new CBD brands and products in the marketplace is no surprise, given that such consumables are legal in many states, and seemingly treat all ills.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Bonnie Hassanzadeh is a 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School, enrolled in Professor David Vaver’s 2021-2022 Intellectual Property Law & Technology Intensive Program. On October 28, 2021, Facebook’s founder, Mark Zuckerberg, announced that the company will change its corporate name to “Meta”. Trademarks.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) began accepting applications for position trademarks on October 1, 2021. Position marks are trademarks characterized by the particular spot in which they are placed on a product.

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The IPKat

JULY 20, 2023

By decision dated June 15, 2023 ( original Romanian version and English machine translation ) the EUIPO rejected the application for registration of a European Union sound trade mark featuring the nursery rhyme “ Johnny Johnny Yes Papa ” on the grounds of lack of distinctiveness.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While Morison branded its medicine with the generic “PARACETAMOL”, with reference to its registered trademarks “MSJ” and “MORISON” on the packaging, CPL used the name “CONPHAMOL”. Although registration of copyright in Kenya is not mandatory, the plaintiff’s certificate was used to establish prima facie case of copyright ownership.

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GDB Firm Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Regulations recently went into effect that will make it easier to challenge existing trademark registrations, in order to cancel registrations that were obtained fraudulently or that are no longer in use. In recent years, the trademark Principal Register has been cluttered with fraudulent trademark registrations.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The number of applications filed, and registrations granted in FY2020 both grew over the prior year, to the highest in history. trademark registrations! When Congress passed the CARES Act in late March, it featured provisions allowing the USPTO to extend some deadlines for applicants and registrants for a few months.

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Erik K Pelton

JUNE 15, 2022

Well, there isn’t a direct impact on trademarks, which is good news because if you are seeking trademark protection or working with your brand, the supply chain shouldn’t impact getting protection. I challenged myself to think about how does the supply chain impact trademarks?

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Garrigues Blog

JULY 6, 2021

They allow companies to promote their brand image and connect with the community around them. This preliminary analysis has to go further and check, for example, if the brand we have chosen is also available as a domain name. These issues can have a major impact on brand strategy and affect credibility in the market.

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Intepat

MAY 28, 2024

Apple could argue transborder reputation, asserting that its brand’s recognition and reputation extend beyond national borders. Inherent Distinctiveness: The Apple logo and brand name are inherently distinctive due to their unique design and association with the company’s products, such as iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, etc.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And the number of active trademark registrations in the USPTO database is larger than ever. Additionally, since late December 2021, when new procedures went into effect, the USPTO has received around 100 expungement petitions and about 100 re-examination petitions to get rid of registrations for marks that are allegedly not in use.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 10, 2024

As evidence, advertisements featuring on Parle’s Facebook Page on 28 th November 2020 and 3 rd January 2021 were presented before the court. Plaintiffs submitted to the court that on 19 th September 2020, Parle had applied for the registration of the trademark, “Be the Fizz! 7170/2021 & I.A. For the Bold!” and Joardar S.,

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Plagiarism Today

APRIL 11, 2022

Earlier this month, the ecommerce site Etsy announced that they are launching a new intellectual property portal that they hope will make it easier for brands, creators and other rightsholders to report listings that are infringing on their rights. Users login with their Etsy account and then first register their brand.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The decision allows cannabis companies to continue selling delta-8 THC goods in Texas and establish a reputation for their brands. This case, and its counterpart in Virginia, could have a significant impact on brand owners’ ability to establish rights in their cannabis-related trademarks. compounds) in the cannabis plant.

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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). 92056381 (December 16, 2021) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Marc A. Welch 2021. Australian Therapeutic Supplies Pty.

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The TTABlog

MAY 29, 2024

The same applicant met the same fate in this attempt to register that same phrase for "Online retail store services featuring clothing, jewelry, bags, gifts, home goods, hats, blankets, mugs, belts, branded gift bags, floor mats, keychains, novelty toys for playing jokes, and pillows." 2021 WL 839189, at *13.

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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The USPTO refused registration of the mark ICY (stylized) on the ground of likelihood of confusion with the registered mark ICEE , for overlapping clothing items (sweatshirts). Applicant American Branding failed to show that the cited mark is weak, either inherently or conceptually. Welch 2021. How do you think this came out?

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 14, 2022

On December 18, 2021, the U.S. The first major overhaul of the Lanham Act since 1998, the TMA introduced new tools to remove unused trademarks from the Register and expedite the overall registration process. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) rules implementing the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (TMA) went into effect.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Conferences Danish Copyright Society On 20th of September 2021 at 16:30 (4:30 pm CEST), the Danish Copyright Society ( www.dsfo.dk ) will host an online conference regarding recent case law from the ECJ. This Kat is keeping fresh Another week, another miscellany roundup. Eleonora Rosati. Find out more here (in Spanish). Find out more here.

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Intellectual Property Office Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

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. Copyright © Hornit, 2021.

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IPilogue

JULY 16, 2021

On April 19, 2021, Canada’s Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland donned a new pair of shoes to announce the annual federal budget, as per tradition, this time from the Toronto-based artisanal shoe company Zvelle. Thus, the phrase “Walk How You Want”, awaiting trademark registration as of publication , was born. Photo Credits: Zvelle.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 19, 2021

On September 28, 2021 , The Hershey Co. Last December , Cookie Department accused Hershey-owned company One Brands LLC of copying one of their trademarks in a California federal court lawsuit. One Brands sold a product labelled “Tough Cookies Only” which Cookie Department argued infringed on its “Tough Cookie” trademark.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 16, 2022

This registration had a tumultuous road on route to registration: historical disputes, conflicts with trade marks, a legal reform and two separate GI applications. The application for registration of “Couteau Laguiole” asserts that the Laguiole cutlery industry was revived by bringing cutlers from Thiers.

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