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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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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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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

In light of the recent Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024, we are pleased to bring this post by Prashant Reddy T., Hardik Mukeshbhai Pansheriya and Ors, Mathews shares his thoughts on safeguards intermediaries can employ to preclude trademark infringements. The case is set to be re-notified on July 12, 2024, for further proceedings.

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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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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 8, 2024

The trademark Blenders Pride was adopted in 1973 by plaintiffs and was registered in favour of Seagram’s Company Limited, which is house mark of plaintiffs. The plaintiffs have obtained registration in respect of their trademark in Class-33. The plaintiffs have objected that defendant is imitating their trades marks.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Comments on the Proposed Trademarks (1st Amendment) Rules, 2024 The recently proposed Trademark Rules amendments were open for comments in a period ending today. Image from here A SARAL Analysis of the Proposed Trade Marks (1st Amendment) Rules, 2024 Just Keep it Simple! M/S Zari Silk (India) Pvt.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Controller of Patents and Designs made some interesting observations on this issue. on 14 February 2024 (Delhi High Court) The petitioner sought the removal of the respondent’s mark ‘CLOVER,’ registered in Class 9. The MHC in Novozymes v. Legislative Oversight? Case Summaries Clover Infotech Pvt Lt.

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