LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

2024 Changes to International Trademark Classifications by Melanie Lane Understanding WIPO’s 2024 Nice Classification Changes: Impact on the USPTO’s §6.1 of 37 CFR Part 6, aligning it with the 12th edition, version 2024, of the Nice Classification published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 31, 2023

In 2024, the trademark process timeline to registration can take between twelve to eighteen months at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). That is why it is crucial to have an experienced trademark attorney file a trademark for you.

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IP Intelligence

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

It has been a busy year for domain scammers – and the brand owners fighting back against them. UDRP complaints are a tool for brand owners to seek the transfer or cancellation of domains registered in bad faith and that misappropriate trademarks in the website URL.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 24, 2024

Every month, Erise’s trademark attorneys review the latest developments at the U.S. By: Erise IP

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Tee-Tee-Ā-Bee) has scheduled seven (7) oral hearings for the month of January 2024. January 4, 2024 - 11 AM: In re Kattina V. January 4, 2024 - 11 AM: In re Kattina V. January 11, 2024 - 11:30 AM: In re Loops, LLC , Serial No. January 16, 2024- 1 PM: In re YMF Carpets, Inc.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The commencement of the Spring/Summer Fashion Week 2024 has seen luxury brands display their designs on the ramp again. Apart from designer clothes, this year also saw the debut of new signature colours of two beloved luxury brands-Burberry and Gucci. Gucci currently has 29 registered trademarks in the EUIPO alone.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 3, 2024

In a published decision issued April 1, 2024 (no fooling), the Ninth Circuit in BBK Tobacco & Foods LLP v. weighed in on somewhat esoteric topics concerning whether federal courts have jurisdiction to hear challenges to pending federal trademark applications. Central Coast Agriculture, Inc. By: Miller Nash LLP

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

APRIL 1, 2024

The court awarded Forest River a $2 million judgment in its trademark infringement case against local competitor inTech Trailers Inc., This infringement stemmed from inTech’s introduction of a “Terra” brand travel trailer, which the jury found to bear similarities to Forest River’s established trademarks.

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IPilogue

MARCH 27, 2023

As the world entered January 2023, many excitedly anticipated that Disney’s copyright protection of Mickey Mouse in the United States (US) would expire at the end of 2023, allowing Mickey Mouse to enter the public domain as of January 1, 2024. Mickey Mouse is protected as Disney’s property because it is a registered trademark.

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IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Ahead of the 2024 summer Olympic Games, there are several important actions internal intellectual property groups of brand owners and sponsors should take to properly manage trademarks for Olympics properties, including developing a game plan to police infringement, says Jayne Durden at Anaqua.

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

As we ring in 2024, sip some champagne and make a resolution to check in on your trademark portfolio more often. You may have launched new brands or drastically redesigned your logo since you last interacted with the USPTO. Similarly, if you expect to launch in new markets, lay the groundwork with a trademark application.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Pelton & Associates (EMP&A) is a boutique firm focusing on trademark protection for businesses and brands, including trademark and copyright applications, trademark disputes, matters with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, trademark clearance searches, and other matters.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Somewhat unusually, however, federal trademark infringement and cybersquatting allegations also played a key role, alongside other claims including unfair competition. Liburdi handed down his order on February 6, 2024. Complaint Targets Kokoa TV Plaintiff Wavve Americas Inc. Judge Michael T.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2024

text of decision in Global Brand v Rae Dunn Design, 23-CV-1644 (DEH) January 9, 2024 Here, while defendant’s own mark prominently appeared alongside plaintiff’s mark on its packaging, whether this was fair use could not be determined at the 12b6 stage.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 5, 2024

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a district court’s summary judgment denial and determination that the definition of “beer” (which encompassed “other versions and combinations” of beer and malt beverages) in a trademark licensing agreement was ambiguous. CB Brand Strategies, LLC, Case No. 23-810 (2d Cir.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 19, 2024

ABSTTRACT The constraints placed on trademark registration, particularly concerning common English words by recent judicial review by Justice C. This article explores real world examples, international perspectives and aims to provide comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding trademark restriction.

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IPilogue

MARCH 27, 2023

As the world entered January 2023, many excitedly anticipated that Disney’s copyright protection of Mickey Mouse in the United States (US) would expire at the end of 2023, allowing Mickey Mouse to enter the public domain as of January 1, 2024. Mickey Mouse is protected as Disney’s property because it is a registered trademark.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 6, 2024

On 26 February 2024, the Delhi High Court (DHC) in Western Digital Technologies Inc & Anr vs Geonix International Private Limited , granted an ex-parte ad interim injunction to the plaintiff on the basis of trademark infringement and reverse passing off. In the extant suit, the plaintiff, Western Digital Technologies Inc. (WD),

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IP Intelligence

APRIL 25, 2024

Trademarks allow innovators to benefit from their status as innovators and prevent competitors from cashing in on their goodwill and creativity. BakerHostetler understands the value of IP, whether that IP concerns technological innovations, brand and identity management, or the protection of creative endeavors.

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Corsearch

MARCH 13, 2023

The copyright for one of the first depictions of Mickey Mouse will expire in 2024. Why Mickey Mouse is still protected The copyright on Steamboat Willie is set to expire in January 2024. So, will other content creators, brands, and consumers be able to use Mickey Mouse in their own works? So, why aren’t Disney concerned?

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The IPKat

JANUARY 28, 2024

IPKat-approved Catz Cafè in Düsseldorf The Katfriends at IQPC Exchange wish to inform IPKat readers that their conference Global IP Europe Exchange will be held on 11-12 March 2024 at Hilton Düsseldorf, Germany.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). While the Report is comprehensive, it does not recommend any new action to address IP issues with NFTs.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summaries of posts on the new Patent (Amendment) Rules, and some thoughts on safeguards which can be used by intermediaries to prevent trademark infringement. In light of the recent Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024, we are pleased to bring this post by Prashant Reddy T.,

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43(B)log

APRIL 29, 2024

20-6057 & 20-6100, 2024 WL 1724995 (10 th Cir. 23, 2024) Hetronic has US registrations; Abitron sold Hetronic-branded products without permission to customers around the world, including in the United States. The district court enjoined further infringing uses of Hetronic trademarks “within and outside of the United States.”

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 16, 2024

Motion for default denied wo prejudice for failure to show personal jurisdiction: HAMMER BRAND, LLC, Plaintiff, v. March 8, 2024. Washington, Tacoma. VORO INC., Defendants. 8:23-cv-01272-KKM-NHA. United States District Court, M.D. Florida, Tampa Division.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 11, 2023

’s trademarks outside of the United States. Abitron had been a distributor in Europe for Hetronic but then decided it owned Hetronic’s trademark and the black and yellow color scheme of Hetronic’s products. Almost all of Abitron’s sales of Hetronic-branded products occurred in Europe.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 25, 2024

the Ninth Circuit revived a trademark infringement case previously dismissed on grounds that the First Amendment shields “expressive” trademarks from Lanham Act liability unless plaintiff can show the mark (1) has no artistic relevance to the underlying work, or (2) explicitly misleads as to its source. [1]

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43(B)log

MARCH 14, 2024

2024 WL 1051951No. 11, 2024) I have a long-running interest in Rule 68 offers of judgment, and this case involves an interaction with false advertising law! We are fiercely protective of the Crocs brand and our iconic DNA. Double Diamond Distribution Ltd. Crocs, Inc., 23-cv-01790-PAB-KAS (D.

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The IPKat

APRIL 29, 2024

Here’s what he writes: EUIPO BoA IP Case Law Conference Report #3 – “Reconciling the Old with the New: Challenges of Trade Mark Modernization” by Mindia Davitadze The third session of the conference delved into the challenges of trademark modernization, under the theme “Reconciling the Old with the New: Challenges of Trade Mark Modernization”.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

From the Fifth Circuit decision: This is a trademark infringement dispute involving allegations of counterfeit and infringing use of Rolex’s marks by BeckerTime. Rolex is a luxury watch seller with a legally protectable interest in numerous trademarks. ” Text of decision in Rolex v BeckerTime, 5th Circuit, Jan 26 2024 .”

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 11, 2024

This case could present opportunities for brands to revisit confusion-based claims in the context of lookalikes which has been a challenge for many years, given that the assessment must take account of people seeing the lookalike post sale, not just at the time of purchase in the Aldi or Lidl store.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Presently, all product labelling and commercial signs appearing in Quebec must be in French – but the Charter provides certain exceptions for trademarks. Those amendments will significantly restrict those trademark exceptions and have other important consequences for trademark and business owners operating in Quebec.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 29, 2024

Last date to Register: 29th February 2024 Case Summaries Premier Spg And Wvg Mills Pvt. on 19 January, 2024 (Delhi High Court) The plaintiff filed the present suit against the defendants for operating the impugned Croma websites and defrauding people by charging them money under the pretext of offering part time jobs.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

The plaintiff paints fish, has a trademark in his name, “DeYoung,” and has registered copyrights. The plaintiff claims that Pixels’ users upload infringing images and refer to them by the trademark DeYoung. Trademark Infringement. Trademark Counterfeiting. eBay and Multi-Time Machine v. ” UGH.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The discussion will cover trademarks, patents and designs. The UCL’s Institute of Brand & Innovations Law is holding an event on the topic of the relationship between the EPO and the UPC on Wednesday 29 November. The theme is ‘Digital and Green’ and the call for paper’s deadline is set on the 8 January 2024.

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Corsearch

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

However, there are a few things that can be disruptive or destructive to your brand like bad actors stealing your company’s domain name and doing with it whatever they wish. See the following new extensions to ensure that your brands are protected in the domain space.TH (Thailand) Application Phase is scheduled to re-open for second-level.th

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 7, 2023

The injunction allows the Premier League to block pirate IPTV services during the 2023/24 season and then the 2024/2025 season after that. Operating from various domains, the brand GenIPTV has been a target for rightsholders for some time. Existing information may help to narrow things down, however.

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