Corsearch

MARCH 13, 2023

The copyright for one of the first depictions of Mickey Mouse will expire in 2024. Looking at the clip of Oswald below, you can clearly see elements of the character in Mickey’s modern design. Why Mickey Mouse is still protected The copyright on Steamboat Willie is set to expire in January 2024. So, why aren’t Disney concerned?

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IPilogue

JANUARY 21, 2022

billion USD by 2024. Game publishers can decide what teams/players may compete, who may host tournaments, and how tournaments are advertised and broadcasted. There is no question that the virtual gaming and e-sports industry has seen exponential growth in the last decade or so.

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43(B)log

APRIL 5, 2024

2024 WL 1356220, No. 29, 2024) The court partially grants class certification and rejects motions to exclude experts. No other elderberry brand can make the same claim”; “Developed by a world renowned virologist, Sambucol® has been trusted by millions worldwide. PharmaCare U.S., 21cv137-JES (AHG) (S.D. versus 24.2%, or 27.7%

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Branding Brands Branding Advertising 59

TorrentFreak

MARCH 11, 2024

Concerns Over Comments in Brazil In its submission to the USTR’s 2024 Special 301 Review, the International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA), which counts the MPA among its members, raised concerns over the situation in Brazil. There was never any real mystery about what it hoped to achieve.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

These are currently expected to be heard by September / October of 2024. Lidl is described in the judgment as a “discounter” supermarket: it focuses on own-branded products and a “more curated selection of goods thus enabling greater control over price” (Paragraph [51]). The precise details of what is being appealed is not yet known.

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Copyright Copying Branding Brands 60

43(B)log

APRIL 29, 2024

Kitchen Cube LLC, 2024 WL 1829620, No. 17, 2024) Leszczynski invented a measuring cube that combines various measuring volumes into a single cubical structure. He posted the Cube design and 3D print files on Thingiverse.com, the largest site for 3D print objects. False advertising: Only ok against Kitchen Cube.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 12, 2021

California and Washington state recently enacted legislation establishing a tiered system designed to increase the amount of postconsumer recycled plastic (PCR) content required for sale. 31, 2024, plastic bottles sold in California must contain no less than 15% PCR. 1, 2022, to Dec.

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Marketing Marketing Business Advertising 52

IP Intelligence

MAY 9, 2024

4, 2024, the Board upheld a refusal to register Post’s proposed mark on the ground that it fails to function as a trademark given that it is not inherently distinctive and has not acquired distinctiveness under Section 2(f) of the Trademark Act. [2] Post then appealed the examiner’s refusal to the Board. puff rice balls and other shapes).

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SpicyIP

MAY 20, 2024

Highlights of the Week Announcing the 2024 Shamnad Basheer Essay Competition on Intellectual Property Law Prof (Dr.) Shamnad Basheer’s 48th birth anniversary today, we are excited to announce the 2024 Shamnad Basheer Essay Competition on IP Law! Drop a comment below to let us know. On the occasion of Prof. Read on to know more.

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43(B)log

MARCH 6, 2024

2024 WL 898941, No. 1, 2024) NYU Langone sued Northwell for trade dress infringement, unfair competition and false designation of origin, and false advertising under the Lanham Act, as well as related claims under the New York GBL and New York common law. NYU Langone Health Sys. Northwell Health, Inc.,

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43(B)log

JANUARY 19, 2024

2024 WL 195999, No. 18, 2024) The court, grappling with the Fifth Circuit’s rather inconsistent law on misdirected communications, denies a preliminary injunction (subject easily guessable by party names). It adopted the Rampart/Wurth branding in 2023. Rampart Resources, Inc. Rampart/Wurth Holding, Inc., 23-6895 (E.D.

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Advertising Advertising Branding Brands 59

TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Warning of potential prosecutions for offenses under the Fraud Act 2006, Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988, and even the Serious Crimes Act 2007, PIPCU suggests shutting down as an alternative. “The initial term of the contract shall run from the date of award (following this tender process) to 31 March 2024.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Case Summaries Hmd Mobile India Private Limited vs Mr Rajan Aggarwal & Anr on 9 February, 2024 (Delhi HC) image from here The Plaintiff had filed a petition under Section 50 of the Copyright Act, 1957 for expunging the copyright registration against the Defendant. Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd. vs Dabur India Ltd. &

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43(B)log

APRIL 15, 2024

3d - , 2024 WL 1083462, No. 12, 2024) GMP is a nonprofit focused on sustainable butchery and meat production practices. GMP owns two federally registered trademarks: the “GOOD MEAT” standard character mark and the “GOOD MEAT BREAKDOWN” design mark. Good Meat Project v. GOOD Meat, Inc., 23-cv-04145-RFL (N.D.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

2024 WL 665181, No. 16, 2024) WCT offers a mobile-fitness app called “Bike+” and owns a trademark registration for that name. WCT’s app was first released in 2014 for the iPhone and Pebble watch as a metric-tracking cycling app that was designed to “track speed, distance, altitude, and grade.” Peloton’s core brand is Peloton.

Marketing 59

Marketing Marketing Trademark Branding 59

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 24, 2023

on December 20, 2023(Delhi High Court) Image from here The Plaintiff owned 5 Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) relating to wireless communication technology which the Defendants were allegedly using in their mobile phones being sold under the brand name of OnePlus without the license to do so. . & Ors. Pharmacyclics LLC & Anr.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In an effort to connect with a younger, tech-savvy consumer base, more and more firms are deciding to debut their products and advertise them electronically through the Metaverse. Their rights will be protected thanks to the metaverse brands’ trademarks. What is the Metaverse?

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Trademark Non-Fungible Tokens Branding Brands 80

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

The Court noted that the Patents Act is specifically designed to deal with matters concerning allegations of unreasonable conditions in licence agreements, abuse of one’s status as a patentee, the necessary inquiry into these allegations, and eventually the relief that can be granted. Controller of Patents & Designs Patent Office Mumbai.

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