LexBlog IP

AUGUST 14, 2023

The reporting rule goes into effect on January 1, 2024. CTA defines a beneficial owner as an individual who, directly or indirectly, either (1) exercises substantial control over a Reporting Company or (2) owns or controls at least 25% of the ownership interests of a Reporting Company. What is Considered an Ownership Interest?

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The TTABlog

MAY 7, 2024

97291105 (May 1, 2024) [not precedential] [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Thomas L. Trademark Rule 41(a)(1) provides that "In appropriate cases, ownership of one or more active prior registrations on the Principal Register. However, there was no evidence that the late Jean-Michael Basquiat was a fashion designer.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 30, 2024

In a significant order, delivered on 24 January 2024 by the Bombay High Court in Novex Communications Pvt Ltd. It originally started as a copyright society in 1941 , but later lost that designation and after a long period of running around seeking re-registration, finally in 2022 it was allowed to make an application to that regard.

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The IPKat

MARCH 12, 2024

The book can be purchased here with a special discount until 7 April 2024. The launch of ‘Le sac Swoosh’ (or ‘The Swoosh bag’) in February raised an eyebrow from art director and graphic designer Davide Perella, who shared his version of a concept Nike bag in 2020.

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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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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 31, 2024

The Corporate Transparency Act (“ CTA ”), a new federal filing requirement for many business entities, became effective on January 1, 2024. This information includes the full company name, any trade names or DBAs, principal address, and IRS taxpayer identification number.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Board looked to decisions that analyzed the inherent distinctiveness of trade dress used with a variety of services, not just building designs: the “Cuffs and Collars” costume in Chippendales and the monster truck design in Frankish. Welch 2023-2024. Read comments and post your comment here. Text Copyright John L.

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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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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MAY 30, 2024

However, copyright protection may unexpectedly clash with this sustainable practice, as certain upcycled items could include copyrighted prints, ornaments, or design patterns from the original materials, such as new clothing items made out of old bed sheets, curtains, or tablecloths , or jewellery made from broken porcelain.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 3, 2023

As of January 1, 2024, the CTA will be enforced for all new and existing entities. The CTA is set to fundamentally change corporate reporting requirements, impacting millions of businesses in 2024. Compliance Timeline: Companies established or registered before January 1, 2024, have until January 1, 2025, to file their initial report.

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The IPKat

MAY 12, 2024

The dispute concerned the geographical indication "Salaparuta" for Sicilian wine, which received protection in Italy in 2006, and then was registered as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) by the European Commission in 2009. The wine brand had been around since the nineteenth century but changed ownership a few times.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 30, 2023

TTABlog Test: Is CLAIM WATCHER Confusable With CLAIM WATCH & Design for Certain Insurance Claim Services? [No] TTABlog Test: Is "K2 MOTORCARS & Design" Confusable With "K2 MOTOR & Design" For Automobile-Related Services? [No] [Yes] TTABlog Test: How Did These Three Appeals from Section 2(d) Refusals Turn Out? Guess What?

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 19, 2023

View the Recording – CLE Credit for this recording expires on January 11, 2024. 2022 Trade Secrets & Non-Competes Year in Review View the Recording – CLE credit for this recording expires on January 23, 2024. For CLE credit inquiries, please email cle@seyfarth.com after viewing the webinar.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 19, 2023

View the Recording – CLE Credit for this recording expires on January 11, 2024. 2022 Trade Secrets & Non-Competes Year in Review View the Recording – CLE credit for this recording expires on January 23, 2024. For CLE credit inquiries, please email cle@seyfarth.com after viewing the webinar.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Court then unanimously overturned the Ninth Circuit’s ruling, holding that the parody dog chew toy resembling a Jack Daniel’s whiskey bottle fell outside the Rogers test because the challenged Jack Daniel’s trade dress was admittedly being used “as a designation of source for [VIP’s] own goods.”

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 29, 2023

The CTA takes effect on January 1, 2024, so it is crucial that you familiarize yourself with your company’s potential reporting obligations now. or abroad, including any ownership interests. This is the second article in a new series about the CTA. Which entities are exempt from the reporting requirements under the CTA?

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The USPTO is seeking public feedback on the Guidance, which is due by May 13, 2024. Overall, the Guidance underscores the need for a balanced approach to inventorship that acknowledges both technological advancements and human innovation.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The following post was originally included as part of our recently published memorandum “ Looking Forward Into 2024 and Beyond: Seven Trends in UK Disputes “ [1] Harber v Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs [2023] UKFTT 1007 (TC). [2] 2] Ibid , at para. 3] Ibid , at para. 5; see also paras. 23 and 24. [4]

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 16, 2024

A member-managed LLC offers each owner direct involvement in management, while a manager-managed LLC designates specific individuals or entities for management roles. However, if the LLC declares that it will be managed by members, the COF must state the name and address of each initial member of the LLC.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

[Delhi High Court] On May 23, the Delhi High Court passed an interesting jud gement on the issue of ownership of the copyright in a film screenplay and held that the copyright in the screenplay of the film ‘Nayak’, lay with Satyajit Ray and on his demise, with his son Sandip Ray and the Society for Preservation of Satyajit Ray Archives (SPSRA).

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

According to a Bloomberg Intelligence report [2] , the worldwide revenue opportunity from the metaverse is predicted to hit $800 billion in 2024, up from the estimated $500 billion in revenue generated by the metaverse in 2020. The general public could view the collection’s three-dimensional designs by scanning a QR code.

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