LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

This deliberation process resulted in the 2019 stop-gap revisions to the Trademark Law that were primarily focused on addressing the issue of trademark hoarding. It also adds “or other elements” to the list of signs that can comprise registered trademarks. single color marks, scent marks, etc.)

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 11, 2022

There are three distinct trademark symbols you may use is the registered trademark symbol “R” (®) , the small “ TM” ( ) symbol , and the “SM” (℠) symbol. Overview: Which Trademark Symbol Should I Use? Put the ® to the upper right of your trademark. In Windows.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

February: In Nigeria, the Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, 2022 , was signed into law. Furthermore, Nollywood actress Ann Njemanze sued famous filmmaker Zeb Ejiro and Filmone Entertainment and Film Trybe Media for infringing on her copyright and trademark of “DOMITILLA”. Today, it’s about the trade marks.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 22, 2023

It is simply the unauthorised use of the exclusive rights associated with a registered trademark without the owner’s or licensees’ consent. They might improperly profit from the well-earned reputation of the registered trademark. On the other hand, Defendant No. 1 is Imperial Cycle Mfg. Defendant No.

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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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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 16, 2024

2022-1212) , where it had previously reversed the USPTO’s cancellation of a registered trademark. In short, Great Concepts beat Dan Tana (by a few years) to the trademark office to register its DANTANNA’S mark ( Registration No. Chutter, Inc. (No. 2929764 ) for restaurant services.

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SpicyIP

MAY 2, 2022

We’re pleased to bring you a timely guest post by Sangita Sharma on a recent order by the Delhi High Court, on the usage of a competitor’s registered trademarks as keywords or adwords. In an order dated 27th April 2022, Justice Pratibha M. Sangita Sharma. Relevant Background and Parties Submission. Defendant no.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The last date for applying for the position is December 31, 2022. on 25 November, 2022 (Delhi High Court). 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.

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Sander Law

JUNE 22, 2022

Trademarks: Priority Foreign Filing Deadline. Trademark registration is jurisdictional, meaning you file applications to register a trademark in each country you want to protect your brand. Interested in registering your trademark in Canada or elsewhere? Paris Convention.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 17, 2022

As per a report, influencer marketing investment is expected to reach $15 billion in 2022. Here are a few reasons why content creators and social media influencers should consider registering their IP: IP registration helps establish ownership of the IP assets, which, in turn, helps enforce rights in the scenario of a legal dispute.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 17, 2022

The recycled bottles did not bear the Tsingtao labels and marks, which had been replaced by the label and trademarks of the smaller brewery. 7) causing harm to other’s exclusive rights to use registered trademarks.” 7) causing harm to other’s exclusive rights to use registered trademarks.”

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Woo Signatures, LLC, 2022 WL 409957, No. 7, 2022) Another keyword ad-plus case fails. Defendants also allegedly unlawfully used variations of the Boost’s trademark “BoostLash,” as an adword. But we're here for the trademark parts of the case! BoostLash” is a registered trademark for “non-medicated eyelash growth serum.”

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43(B)log

JANUARY 5, 2024

Plaintiff has seven registered trademarks involving Florida Virtual School or FLVS; two of the registrations are incontestable. registrations with graphical elements The “Florida Online School” mark included an image of a Florida panther. Defendants market only their K12 brand nationally.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

GmbH has registered trademarks in the dictionary word “Emoji.” ” They mostly are a licensing organization, and their registrations are in a wide range of classes: “from articles of clothing and snacks to ‘orthopaedic foot cushions’ and ‘[p]atient safety restraints.'”

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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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43(B)log

APRIL 15, 2024

GMP owns two federally registered trademarks: the “GOOD MEAT” standard character mark and the “GOOD MEAT BREAKDOWN” design mark. A notice of allowance issued in 2022. the aforementioned book; and USPTO records showing over 570 live registered trademarks using the term “good” to describe meats and processed foods.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

They provide protection to our brand or product by giving them a distinct identity then others, which saves it from third-party usage. The identity which they create in the market makes it easier for the customers to find the product of the said brand, logo, etc., Thus, A Trademark is a really important asset for the business.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The Trademarks Act of 1999 does not forbid the use of names of gods or goddesses, religious symbols, or figurines in and of themselves; But it simply limits the registration of the mark under the Trademarks Act’s Section 9(2)(b), as is shown while reading the clause. 2022, February 28). Lal Babu Priyadarshi [9].

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The Delhi High Court’s Justice Jyoti Singh vide her order dated October 28, 2022 has vacated an ex-parte ad interim injunction (dated January 21, 2022) against Tata Sia Airlines for using the mark ‘Fly Higher’ in their promotional campaigns. The case, Frankfinn Aviation Services Private Ltd.

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43(B)log

JULY 3, 2023

Industria, based on Colombia, produces and distributes food products under two relevant brand names: Zenú and Ranchera. They’re successful brands: approximately $300,000,000 annually in sales of Zenú products and $100,000,000 in sales of Ranchera products.

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

MARCH 16, 2022

The most recent of them is the metaverse, and similar to what has happened to other parallel realities such as video games and social media, the metaverse is being invaded by fashion brands. The new gems being mined are the non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which are already at the center of several trademark battles.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

2022 WL 16857036, No. 10, 2022) Dfinity alleged that Meta infringed its Dfinity and Rainbow marks in its rebranding. Color was not claimed as a feature of the mark: infinity sign with left loop larger than right with DFINITY beneath In 2021, it secured registration of its second mark, the Rainbow Mark. Dfinity Found.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Case Summaries Delhi High Court cancels a registered mark on the basis of an unregistered similar device mark. on 30 January, 2023 (Delhi High Court) Can a registered trademark be cancelled on the basis of an unregistered similar device mark? 21 October 2022. Case: Raj Kumar Sharma vs Sandeep Kumar & Anr. 11 th Nov.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 9, 2023

A Look Back at India’s Top IP Developments of 2022. Registrar of Trademarks and Ors., whereby the court held the mark to be in custody of the court and held the registration of the mark ‘Jawa’ in favor of Respondent no. Holds ‘Swiss Military’ mark cannot be registered by the defendant as it amounts to false trade description.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 7, 2022

On September 1, 2022, the Calcutta HC held a non-competitor liable for infringement of a [ Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers Union Ltd v. The facts, in brief, are that a famous cake shop in Kolkata was found giving away complimentary candles packaged in a box with a logo similar to that of the well-known brand ‘AMUL’.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

(I am unaware of any reported comparison, but I did find the latter compared to a toilet flushing and have seen the former’s trademark suffer indignities at times too ). 1 v OHIM , C‑329/02 P, EU:C:2004:532, paragraph 23). 1 v OHIM , C‑329/02 P, EU:C:2004:532, paragraph 23). ”; see also ILN Today, July 15, 2021.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Also, the plaque carried a fork, knife, and plate symbol (see also image 2) which was introduced by Michelin in the 2016 edition of the Paris Michelin Guide, as a brand new L’assiette’ or The Plate symbol to recognise restaurants that ‘simply serve good food’. What is a Michelin Star in Terms of Intellectual Property Law?

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

When a trademark is registered, it provides protection to the mark as a whole, even if it is a composite trademark with numerous aspects in it. vs. Sadar Laboratories (2022), which will be discussed in this blog. Plaintiffs have Class 32 registrations as well. Factual Background.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Regardless, it sent a cease and desist to the defendants in 2022 who have a shop in Jaipur with a similar name and have registered the word mark in 2013. What stands out here is that the Court granted an injunction in favour of the Plaintiff based on earlier registration without considering the non-use of the mark by them.

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