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2024 Designs Registration Trademark 
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 19, 2024
Addressing the issue of analogous trademark use, the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board designated precedential a September 6, 2022, decision in which the Board cancelled a registration for CAPTAIN CANNABIS based on the petitioner’s evidence of prior use that was “analogous to trademark use.” 92064830 (TTAB Jan.
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Indiana Intellectual Property Law
APRIL 17, 2024
7333601 NEURO SUPPORT PLUS 7335961 ADVOCATE.
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The TTABlog
JANUARY 29, 2024
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Tee-Tee-Ā-Bee) has scheduled two oral hearings for the month of February 2024. [It February 13, 2024 - 1 PM: Iron Balls International Ltd. February 22, 2024 - 1 PM: Jockey International, Inc. It is a short month]. Both hearings will be held via video conference.
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The TTABlog
APRIL 1, 2024
First DuPont Factor Brings TTAB Dismissal of Monster Energy's Opposition to LAIKABEAST & Design for Mugs and Plates TTABlog Test: Is TABLEAU for Wine Confusable with TABLEAU for Bar Services? Yes] TTABlog Test: Is CROSSFIRST BANK & Circle Design Confusable with Banc of California's RIng Design? Precedential No. Guess What?
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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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Indiana Intellectual Property Law
MAY 2, 2024
The U.S. (..)
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Sander Law
JULY 30, 2023
2024 CIPO fee increases The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is applying a one-time fee increase of 25% to most of its fees for trademarks, patents, copyright and industrial design registrations. Canadian Trademark renewal with 1 class of goods/services - $421.02 --> $555.00
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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Copyright Lately
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Oh Mickey, you’re so fine—but you’re not alone: An avalanche of copyrighted works will enter the public domain in the United States on January 1, 2024. public domain on January 1, 2024—and that’s a shame. notice, registration, and renewal) formerly imposed under U.S. Here’s what it all means. copyright terms.
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The TTABlog
JANUARY 17, 2024
Banc of California petitioned to cancel a registration for the mark shown below left, on the ground of likely confusion with its registered mark shown below right, both for, inter alia , banking services. 92075496 (January 14, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Michael B. It all boiled down to the first DuPont factor.
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Indiana Intellectual Property Law
MARCH 5, 2024
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LexBlog IP
JUNE 26, 2023
On June 1, 2023, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) introduced amendments to fee schedules set out in the Patent Rules, Trademarks Regulations, Industrial Design Regulations, and Copyright Regulations and will take effect by January 1, 2024. as of January 1, 2024. to $555.00 to $225.00
SpicyIP
MARCH 12, 2024
The troubles for the Office of the Controller General of Patent, Designs, and Trade Mark (CGPDTM) just don’t seem to end anytime soon. Apparently, the trademark registry’s website has been malfunctioning a bit too often since late 2023.
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The TTABlog
JANUARY 8, 2024
The TTAB has re-designated as precedential its September 2022 opinion in this cancellation proceeding. The Board granted a petition for cancellation of a registration for the mark CAPTAIN CANNABIS for comic books, on the ground of likelihood of confusion with Petitioner Laverne J. Andrusiek v. Cosmic Crusaders LLC and Lewis J.
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The TTABlog
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The Board affirmed a refusal to register the proposed mark EXPERIMENTAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES for “Dietary and nutritional supplements” on the ground that the mark is used solely as a trade name to identify applicant's business and therefore is not registrable. 88291540 (February 14, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Martha B.
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The TTABlog
MAY 7, 2024
The application was filed under Section 1(b) and the mark had not been put into use, so the applicant claimed acquired distinctiveness from three other BASQUIAT registrations, but the Board found that its supporting evidence fell short. 97291105 (May 1, 2024) [not precedential] [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Thomas L.
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LexBlog IP
JANUARY 31, 2024
However, a work’s copyright expiration does not extinguish any trademark rights that the owner may maintain in that same work. But it is important to remember that any existing trademark protection in them subsists. Further, Disney still owns valid copyright and trademark rights in other, more modern versions of Mickey Mouse.
IP and Legal Filings
MAY 8, 2024
Introduction The labyrinthine world of trademark disputes often unveils intricate legal debates and subtle nuances, where the discerning eye of the judiciary must navigate through layers of visual, phonetic, and structural intricacies. The plaintiffs have obtained registration in respect of their trademark in Class-33.
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SpicyIP
MARCH 11, 2024
A Case of Reverse Passing Off: DHC Rules In Favour Of Western Digital On Trademark Infringement Recently, the DHC passed an ex-parte interim injunction order against Geonix, holding them prima facie liable for indulging in ‘reverse passing off’ by selling Western Digital’s hard disks as their own.
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The TTABlog
MARCH 5, 2024
Once again, the existence of a patent established the functional benefits of the design: it "enables the user to secure the holster within the waistband, and the gun within the holster, with minimal bulkiness and weight and with maximum comfort." 90518181 (February 27, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Christopher C.
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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The IPKat
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
On 12 February 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced with a press release the publication of its Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions (Guidance). The Guidance has been published and will be effective from 13 February 2024. The image of the cat has been generated with DeepAI
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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. Image from Pixabay. The other wineries had been using the word "Salaparuta" on their labels. Article 14.3
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The TTABlog
APRIL 2, 2024
The Board dismissed this opposition to registration of a mark comprising the product configuration of boxes for storing board game components or dice, rejecting Opposer Chris Taylor's claims of de jure functionality and lack of acquired distinctiveness. 91255161 (March 29, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Elizabeth A.
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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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The TTABlog
MARCH 27, 2024
90432695 (March 25, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Cynthia C. That opinion had originally been deemed nonprecedential, but at the USPTO's request, the court re-designated it as precedential. And so, the Board affirmed the refusal under Sections 1, 2, 3 and 45 of the Trademark Act. Welch 2024. LLC , 90 F.4th
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The TTABlog
MARCH 13, 2024
in standard character and design form (below) for "investment services in the nature of venture capital and private equity financing, and investment banking services." 90263124 (March 11, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Mark Lebow). Welch 2024. The Board found these services to be legally identical. Once the U.S.
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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?
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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The IPKat
OCTOBER 13, 2023
The event is free , but registration is required. More details and registration here. Diplomatic Conference to Conclude Design Law Treaty This week, WIPO announced that Saudi Arabia will host the diplomatic conference to finalise negotiations of a proposed Design Law Treaty (DLT).
SpicyIP
JANUARY 1, 2024
The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs – A Reasoned Judgement or Inherently Contradictory? December 26, 2023(Delhi High Court) The plaintiffs alleged that the defendants’ trademark ‘GK WELLNESS’ and their logos, infringe the plaintiffs’ trademark ‘GK HAIR’ and sought an interlocutory injunction against the use.
The IPKat
MAY 15, 2024
By decision of 8 May 2024 (T-320/23, only available in Spanish), the General Court (GC) confirmed that the sign "NOT MILK" is descriptive of the products in classes 29 and 32, and that the graphical elements do not significantly alter its descriptive nature. The Applicant appealed. We may recall word EU trade mark no.
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The TTABlog
JANUARY 19, 2024
The Board ruled that the mark could not be inherently distinctive ( Wal-Mart ), and found that it lacked acquired distinctiveness and therefore failed to function as a trademark. 97069982 (January 16, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge David K. Welch 2024. In re Loops, LLC , Serial No. Text Copyright John L.
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SpicyIP
MARCH 2, 2024
Image from here “Out of the frying pan, into the fire” seems to sum up the current predicament of the Office of the Controller General of Patent, Designs and Trade Mark (CGPDTM). Once appointed, these employees perform statutory functions like holding hearings and examining applications in Trademark and GI Registries.
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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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The IPKat
OCTOBER 19, 2023
The discussion will cover trademarks, patents and designs. The BILETA AGM will take place on Wednesday 17th April and the conference will be held at the Dublin City University’s historical St Patrick’s Campus and online on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 April 2024. The event is free. To register and find more details, here.
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] No] TTABlog Test: Which of These Three Section 2(d) Oppositions Was/Were Dismissed?
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The IPKat
JULY 21, 2023
Metaverse Kat The EC’s strategy is centred around four pillars: Empowering people and reinforcing skills – the EC is seeking to develop guidance for the general public by Q1 2024; Business: supporting a European Web 4.0 Platform T&Cs: the EC notes that it is important to monitor whether Web 4.0
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The IPKat
JANUARY 19, 2024
Application process for EU protection of GIs for industrial and craft products The Regulation provides for a two-step application process for registration ( Art. Each Member State shall designate a competent authority for the national phase of the procedure ( Art. What is new in Italy On 11 January 2024, Italian Law No.
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The IPKat
MAY 9, 2024
018840401 for the padlock and for the pendants under EUTM registration no. Furthermore, the EUIPO pointed out that the infringement cases cited by the Applicant are not sufficient proof of the trade mark’s distinctiveness, as many products are copied without enjoying protection under trade marks or design rights.
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The IPKat
JANUARY 16, 2022
This is the second EU SME fund to support SMEs in their COVID -19 economic recovery and green and digital transformation over the next three years (2022-2024). In addition, 75% of the fees charged by IP offices (including national IP offices, EUIPO and the Benelux IP Office) for the registration of trade marks and designs will be reimbursed.
SpicyIP
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
Though the defendant’s mark was also registered, the court reiterated that the prior use of the mark has to be protected and the registration will not have any bearing. The respondent had rejected the application holding that the mark is devoid of distinctive character and is ineligible for registration under Section 9(1)(a) or 9(1)(b).
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LexBlog IP
JULY 5, 2023
On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court adopted a restrictive view of the extraterritorial application of the Lanham Act, holding that federal trademark law cannot support a claim for trademark infringement against solely foreign conduct. commerce, meaning that profits lost to trademark infringers abroad cannot be recovered in U.S.
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