43(B)log

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

16, 2024) WCT offers a mobile-fitness app called “Bike+” and owns a trademark registration for that name. He posted about the app on social media but didn’t encourage others to do so; he didn’t have a written business or marketing plan before launch, and he did not create investor presentations, solicit investors, or raise capital.

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The IPKat

APRIL 23, 2022

Here's what Anna Maria and Lorenzo write: Parasitic advertising on UEFA Euro 2020: Italian Competition Authority imposes first sanction for ambush marketing by Anna Maria Stein and Lorenzo Maniaci Ambush Kat By its decision No. Since May 2020, ambush marketing has been regulated in a comprehensive manner in Italy by Law No.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2022

Federal Circuit holds refusal to register a political message for T-shirts violates the First Amendment, but fails to acknowledge that these types of registrations can chill expression. Elster did not have Trump’s consent to register this mark for any goods or services.

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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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Registration Trademark Blogging Law 74

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. The Board of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office ( EUIPO ) in its recent decision refused a trade mark application for the slogan “TAKE FIVE” in Class 32 ( Case R 664/2022-1 ).

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 31, 2023

[Image Sources : Istock] Metaverse- a Magnet to Fashion Brands Virtual worlds provide fashion brands with the opportunity to significantly cut down on the excessive resource consumption of lifestyle and create sustainability. Not to mention, it allows for almost infinite expansion, allowing marketers to design apparel of any size.

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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

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. In 2012, Reebok, following public criticism of its marketing campaign in Germany, abandoned its slogan : “Cheat on your girlfriend, not on your workout.”.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Brand owners know that their best defence is to be ahead of market trends in terms of their brand and trade mark protection. According to a recent McKinsey report , the metaverse could represent $5 trillion in value by 2030, and brands are clamouring to make sure they are well-positioned to cash in on their slice of the pie.

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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

JANUARY 27, 2022

Even a mark that has been on the International Registry for 40 years does not assure registration of a subsequent national designation. On 12 January 2022, the Lithuanian Supreme Court upheld the rejection of the Lithuanian designation of Chanel SARL’s two-dimensional trademark (see below) in Class 3 for perfumery products. T 862/19 ).

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The TTABlog

APRIL 22, 2024

Hostess Brands, owner of the registered mark SUZY Q'S for "cake," opposed the application of Holly Sue Williams to register the mark SUZYQ for "Backpacks; Wallets” and “purses," claiming a likelihood of confusion under Section 2(d). Hostess Brands, LLC v. million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 respectively.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 18, 2023

An important part of the amendment is the introduction by Article 76 of the patent linkage system in China – a system for litigation of drug patents prior to market entry of generics, similar to that provided by the Hatch Waxman Act in the US. On June 1, 2021, the Fourth Amendment to the Chinese Patent Law became effective.

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43(B)log

JANUARY 18, 2022

DAMM, LLC, 2022 WL 136914, No. WRB has an incontestable registration for “Hammer-Schlagen” and a registration for the trade dress of its stump, cross-peen hammer, and nails: specifically, “a three-dimensional configuration. DAMM has a registration for “Minneschlagen.” 21-CV-1899 (NEB/TNL) (D. Very entertaining to play!”

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Their rights will be protected thanks to the metaverse brands’ trademarks. In 2022, “Gucci” and “Roblox” opened a permanent “Gucci Town” as part of their ongoing partnership. The trademark registration safeguards the owner’s rights and establishes the business’s legal standing.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 28, 2022

3d -, 2022 WL 10128276, No. 17, 2022) Along with the headline-worthy nature of the claim (“ITALY’S #1 BRAND OF PASTA” plausibly falsely communicates Italian origin), the decision contains an extended discussion of judicial notice on a motion to dismiss v. Barilla America, Inc., 22-cv-03460-DMR (N.D.

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Branding Brands Branding False Advertising 59

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 17, 2022

Henderson Franklin’s legal team returns to Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa on Friday, February 25, 2022 with a new twist. New for 2022, attendees will have the option to attend breakout sessions focusing on niche corporate matters and contracts, family businesses, startups and how to make informed real estate decisions.

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The IPKat

MARCH 20, 2022

EVENTS ECTA ®etreat | 7 April 2022 | Milan, IT The ECTA ®etreat entitled " The never-ending challenge of shape protection: design, trade mark and copyright " will be held in Milan on April 7, 2022! The full programme, list of panellists and registration can be found here. Registration and tickets are available here.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Barbie, a name synonymous with an unattainable standard of femininity and the concept of commercial feminism, was designed to captivate the toy market with all its glittery pink magnificence. A straightforward pink sans-serif typeface was used for the 1959 original trademark registration.

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Trademark Branding Brands Branding 85

Intellectual Property Office Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Copyright © Hornit, 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.

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IP Business Branding Brands 103

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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Branding Brands Branding Marketing 52

The IPKat

JUNE 26, 2022

Registration is open and more details can be found here. Marques - CELEBRATING MARKS: How sustainability and technology will shape the future of brands - 20 to 23 September 2022 - Madrid, Spain The 2022 MARQUES Annual Conference will be held in Madrid from 20 to 23 September 2022. and the EU.

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Intellectual Property IP Registration Copyright 117

The IPKat

APRIL 6, 2023

This decision concerns an opposition to a figurative trade mark registration based on Article 8(5) EUTMR. By decision dated 24 January 2022, the Opposition Division partially upheld the opposition filed by Mercis B.V. for all the goods designated in class 25, thus rejecting their registration for this class.

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Patently-O

JUNE 1, 2022

But, Barclays was not using the marks and allowed their registration to expire. Barclays opposed the whisky registration and also applied to re-register its mark. It is clear here that whisky registration was seeking to free-ride upon consumer recognition of the Lehman Brothers name. by Dennis Crouch. Tiger Lily Ventures Ltd v.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Local reports suggest that at least 200 films owned by Disney, Sony, and other Hollywood studios, will disappear from licensed streaming platforms, including market leader Kinopoisk. The company says that between February 1 and February 10 alone, registrations were up 64% on similar registrations for the whole of January.

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Cinema Registration Reporting Licensing 131

The IPKat

MAY 15, 2024

Background of the case On 5 July 2021, the Chilean company The Not Company SpA (the Applicant) filed the application for trade mark registration no. Descriptive terms may be eligible for trademark protection if they acquire a secondary meaning, indicating a strong association with a specific brand over time. The Applicant appealed.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 4, 2022

Pyrotechnics (under the “FireOne” brand) claims to be the “world leader in digital pyrotechnic firing systems.” Let’s take a closer look at Pyrotechnics’ registration. ” Pyrotechnics’ copyright registration then starts to fall apart. .” June 29, 2022). Implications.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

TM gives the corp the benefit of kicking people out of the business entity but keeping them within the brand. Jessica Silbey: Hiba Hafiz’s new paper The Brand Defense is relevant. Sari Mazzuco: Collective marks is a category that exists in TM—a choice for registrants. Two separate entities—the corporation and its outside labor.

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Branding Brands Branding Music 59

Patently-O

JUNE 29, 2022

That divide allows the company to cater to local market preferences and regulations and also avoid potential arbitrage. In the 1970’s Coca-Cola withdrew its flagship sugary cola from the Indian market at a time of heavy regulation of foreign companies. In the 1990s, the Indian market opened again to foreign competition.

Trademark 120

Trademark Trademark Law Branding Brands 120

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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Patently-O

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The SoClean device has a compact filter that should be replaced every six-months–creating a nice subscription market. With the trademark registration in-hand, the district court partially granted SoClean’s motion for preliminary injunction. is a Sunset brand filter.” is a Sunset brand filter.”

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Designs Design Registration Trademark 74

The IPKat

APRIL 26, 2022

A Kat preparing a full report of his naps Events OxFirst - "The Influence of Women in IP: Women and the Unified Patent Court" - 28 April 2022, online OxFirst will host an online event on 28 April 2022 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm CEST to discuss the role and influence women will have in the game-changing Unified Patent Court.

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Intellectual Property Registration IP Branding 67

The TTABlog

JANUARY 6, 2022

87627828 (January 3, 2022) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Christopher Larkin). 88933368 (January 4, 2022) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Jonathan Hudis). 90114652 (January 4, 2022) (Opinion by Judge Linda A. Here are the first three TTAB decisions of the new year in appeals from Section 2(d) refusals. No hints today.

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Social Media Advertising Advertising Music 62

IP Tech Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

On January 14, 2022, Hermès filed a Complaint in the Southern District of New York alleging trademark and trade dress infringement, trademark dilution, false designation of origin, cybersquatting, injury to business reputation, and misappropriation, under the federal Lanham Act and New York state law.

Trademark 62

Trademark Non-Fungible Tokens Branding Brands 62

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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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Introduction In today’s digital economy, trademarks play an important role in developing a brand’s identity, establishing customer trust, and assuring market competition. Corporations must establish online identities, such as logos, slogans, product names, and brands, to build consumer awareness, loyalty, and trust.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Gripers and Political Critics Cases involving criticism of ordinary commercial actors provide a fascinating contrast to both noncommercial speech sold in the market and to political and religious conflicts. Registration works like the last set of cases, indifferent to the commerciality of the registrant’s speech.

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Trademark Law Trademark Art Branding 72