JD Supra Law

AUGUST 31, 2023

In each photograph, a blonde woman stands in a Barbie-pink gym beside lifting equipment and a pack of pink-branded energy drinks. By: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Thank you for reading the September 2023 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter. In this issue: - FTC Guidelines Influence How Influencers Influence - How Design Patents Can Complement Brands' Trademark Portfolios. By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Many brand owners are familiar with the value of registered trademarks, which safeguard the goodwill cultivated between mark holders and consumers by reducing confusion as to the source of the associated goods.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 30, 2024

2023 was an active year in Canadian trademark law. Canadian Courts addressed a wide range of issues, from licensing to comparative advertising to co-branding. Notable changes also emerged from the Canadian Trademarks Office. Additionally, many trademark fees increased by 20-35%.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Lei, 2023 WL 6373073, No. 21, 2023) Deetsch alleged that he owned design patents for CPAP pillow products, which the Lei defendants infringed. In December 2020, Deetsch notified Amazon of his patents through the Brand Registry portal and asked Amazon to remove the Lei defendants’ products. 22-cv-1166-RSH-BLM (S.D.

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Nelligan Law

JULY 25, 2023

Created by the renowned toy company Mattel, Barbie has evolved from a simple fashion doll to a global cultural icon, and much of this success can be attributed to the power of its brand narrative. With the release of the highly anticipated Barbie movie, Mattel takes the brand narrative to new heights.

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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

John has kindly given me permission to provide a link to his latest effort, co-authored with his colleague, Dana Bosnic, entitled "2023-24 Trademark Developments." [pdf John is a former Chairman of Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC) and a frequent lecturer on trademark and branding issues. pdf here ].

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 2, 2023

These fraudulent sales mislead consumers, cost brands millions per year in lost sales, lead to potential harm from counterfeit goods, and supply funds to criminal operations. However, brands often find enforcement options to address such sales lacking, as online marketplaces are loath to assume the responsibility for.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In 2023, we believe that intellectual property issues in relation to the metaverse, blockchain technologies and crypto assets will continue to be an important focus for brand owners and for businesses entering or expanding into this evolving space.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 8, 2023

For both branded and generic drug developers, the Hatch-Waxman legal landscape continues to evolve through decisions by courts, the U.S. On December 7, 2023, please join Principals Christina Brown-Marshall and Megan Chacon for an overview of the. Food and Drug Administration, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 3, 2024

In its 2023 Brand Protection Report, Amazon reveals its efforts to eliminate counterfeit products. Bolstered by more than $1.2 billion in investment and 15,000 personnel, from machine learning scientists to specialized investigators, the company secures its platform from counterfeiting, fraud, and abuses.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 14, 2023

holds the approved New Drug Application for the branded drug Trintellix® for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults. Lundbeck A/S, et al. Lupin Ltd., 2022-1194, -1208, -1246 (Fed. Opinion by Dyk, joined by Prost and Hughes. Takeda U.S.A., Trintellix’s active ingredient is a salt of vortioxetine.

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Managing IP

MAY 17, 2023

Counsel at Tencent, PUBG Mobile, Game for Peace, and Bird & Bird shared how gaming companies and brands can get the most out of joint ventures

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Introduction Incorporating a novel focus on the digital market environment, the Competition Amendment Act, 2023 stands out as one of the most momentous changes made to the Competition Act of 2002 in the last two decades. These changes affect all aspects of competition law and are intended to make enforcement more effective and efficient.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 31, 2023

As is often the case, others have tried to hijack or take over the RARBG brand in the months that followed, but none come close to the original. marketing the brand to a massive TV audience of millions. Finally, 2023 also brought closure for two of the Megaupload defendants; Mathias Ortmann and Bram van der Kolk.

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The TTABlog

MAY 1, 2023

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Tee-Tee-Ā-Bee) has scheduled nine oral hearings for the month of May 2023. May 2, 2023 - 2 PM [In-person]: In re Puma SE , Serial No. May 9, 2023 - 10 AM [In-person]: In re International Technology Law Association, Inc. May 9, 2023 - 1 PM [In-person]: In re MercadoLibre, Inc.

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 12, 2023

Brand owners are hailing as a win the US Supreme Court’s decision rendered on June 8, 2023, in the closely watched Jack Daniel's Properties Inc. The dispute involved a dog toy made to mimic the Jack Daniel's liquor bottle, which replaced various branding and trade dress elements with references to dogs. VIP Products LLC case.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Thank you for reading the October 2023 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter.

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JD Supra Law

MAY 9, 2023

According to Brand Finance's 2023 Global 500 Brand Value Ranking, the collective value of the top 10 global brands is over $1.5 The process of valuing a brand is often more art than science, but the general purpose is to provide a present value to the reputation and goodwill of a company or product….

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Yesterday, it was all about key developments in the copyright field in the Africa IP Highlights 2023 – the result of collaboration between myself and several IP practitioners and researchers across Africa: Clarisse Mideva ; Rita Chindah ; and Jessie Mgonga. Today, it’s about the trade marks. Tinderet is an area in Kenya.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In the competitive world of mattresses and bedding, brand recognition and trust are paramount. recently filed a lawsuit against Defendant Luxury Mattress & Furniture LLC , a suit highlighting the significance of safeguarding trademarks and brand integrity. Plaintiff Tempur Sealy International Inc.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Trademark infringement is the nightmare that keeps big brands up at night. Imagine you’ve conjured up the hottest brand on the market – “Crispy Crunch Delights” , complete with a jazzy logo. ” They are selling what you sell, they are reaping the benefits of your brand, without doing any of the hard work. .”

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

On November 7, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent notice letters1 to 10 brand drug manufacturers of drug-device combination products, including drugs delivered by asthma inhalers, epinephrine autoinjectors, and cyclosporine dropper bottles. f)(1) and submitted patent listing dispute communications to the U.S.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 1, 2023

Thank you for reading the July 2023 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter. In this issue: - How to Lose a Mark in 3 Ways – Part 2: Genericide - INFORM ACT: What Brands Need to Know Please see full Newsletter below for more information. We also provide a detailed examination of the recently enacted INFORM Act.

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The TTABlog

JULY 6, 2023

The May-June 2023 (Vol. Book Review: Brand Protection and the Global Risk of Product Counterfeits: A Total Business Solution Approach , Jeremy W. The reviewer of this book finds it delivers business-focused guidance to brand owners on how they can proactively protect their brands and deter counterfeiters. Welch 2023.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

As 2023 gets underway, we would like to remind our readers to remain vigilant for trademark scams, which target both new application filers and established brands, and have been known to arrive via email, mail, fax, and even text. By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 9, 2024

Speakers: Kwan T Loh, Olivier Jean-Lévesque, Nora Labbancz, Reagan Seidler In this webinar, Smart & Biggar's Trademarks team will provide a roundup of Canadian IP law by highlighting some of the most important new laws, cases, and practice directions from 2023 that brand owners should be aware of when doing business in Canada.

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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Any brand owner with an anticounterfeiting program will tell you that one of their biggest frustrations with online enforcement is that the information online marketplaces keep on third-party sellers is not always accurate or complete.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

2018), Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. Where a patent owner offers a new claim construction for the first time in a response after the institution decision, a petitioner may, in a reply brief, introduce new arguments and evidence under the newly proposed claim construction. More generally, under Ericsson Inc. Intellectual Ventures I LLC , 901 F.3d

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The IPKat

JUNE 28, 2024

Comment Brand owners know that the battle against counterfeiting and piracy remains a challenging one. when are goods supposed to be for personal use, and when should they be assumed to be used in the course of trade), but they also represent a relief for brand owners who can enjoy brief victory in a never ending game of whac-a-mole.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 7, 2023

Redbud overview Redbud is a consumer venture ecosystem that creates, accelerates, scales, and funds innovative, better-for-you consumer brands through their venture capital studio (Redbud Brands) and venture fund (Redbud Ventures). Redbud finalized two Accelerator partnerships in 2022, and anticipates several more in 2023.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In a recent decision of the Federal Court in Native Extracts Pty Ltd v Plant Extracts Pty Ltd [2023] FCA 1265 Downes J issued an initial judgement and made orders for declaratory relief and the publication of eight (8) corrective notices by Plant Extracts Pty Ltd ACN 613 551 349 (Plant Extracts) and skincare brand [.]

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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Board recently decided three Section 2(d) oppositions in which it held oral arguments in August 2023. 91263939 (September 28, 2023) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Frances S. 91247343 (September 6, 2023) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge George C. Four Seasons Brands, LLC v. Welch 2023. Opposition No.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

was reportedly ‘ acquired ‘ by a new team, who kept the site online under the Aniwatch brand. In a Knock-and-Talk operation in July 2023 undertaken by the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) the operators of these sites handed over administrative control of the primary and associated domains.”

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JD Supra Law

JULY 12, 2023

The new social media platform Threads was launched on July 5, 2023. As users rush to join the platform, brands should also prioritize claiming accounts in order to guarantee the availability of their choice names—and to prevent potential bad faith registrants. The app is designed for text-based conversations instead of photo updates.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 20, 2023

Addressing the patentability of claims directed to digital image branding functions, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court’s determination that claims across three related patents were invalid under 35 U.S.C. § 12, 2023) (Chen, Cunningham, Stark, JJ.). 101 for lacking patent-eligible subject matter.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 28, 2023

Paolo shares his first-hand experience with raids and enforcement in China over the years and how brands can find the right strategy to enforce their brand in China. The deadline has been extended to September 25, 2023, and the Office will be sponsoring a roundtable discussion thereafter.

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