SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Wondering what IP developments took place last week? Look no further as we present to you the SpicyIP Weekly Review, highlighting the discussions that took place on the blog along with other IP news. Lokesh dives into this issue and argues that there already exists such a mechanism under Patent and Trademark law albeit mostly unused.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

On January 13, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) circulated a draft amendment to the PRC Trademark Law for public comment (“TML Draft Amendment”). The CNIPA Draft Amendment is comprised of a total of 101 articles in 10 chapters (as opposed to 73 articles in 8 chapters in the current law).

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

As 2023 comes to an end, in line with our annual tradition, we take stock of the top IP developments that occurred this year. We’ve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so it’s a mixed bag of cases dealing with patents, trademarks, copyright law etc. A special thanks to Mr. G. Nataraj, Ms.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

After an eventful week, here is our recap of its top IP developments. These posts surely make you wonder if there is a legitimate IP dispute or if is it just a case of overhyped (and perhaps incorrect?) Don’t forget to check them out on the blog too! Read the submitted comments on the Proposed Rules to know more. media coverage!

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The IPKat

JULY 22, 2022

On 21 July 2022, Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) approved the convening of diplomatic conferences on designs and genetic resources, no later than 2024. Diplomatic conferences are negotiating rounds where multilateral treaties are adopted or revised.

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This year we’re limiting the focus to patent law & trademark law. My fellow panelist is trademark expert Richard Mandel of Cowan Liebowitz and we’ll be providing a year-in-review plenary session for the conference. For my talk, I’m planning to offer an outlook on the future of IP in the US.

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 28, 2024

Pelton & Associates, PLLC Regarding “Setting and Adjusting Trademark Fees During Fiscal Year 2025” The following are the comments of Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC ® (“EMP&A”), in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on March 26, 2024, in the Federal Register at 89 Fed.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 10, 2024

Thursday, January 25, 2024 1:00 p.m. Pacific REGISTER HERE About the Program Join Seyfarth partners Ken Wilton and Lauren Leipold for an examination of pivotal 2023 developments in trademark litigation, from U.S. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mountain 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 19, 2024

Intellectual property protection; to effectively protect their intellectual property assists and prevent competitors from using the same or similar marks understanding the nuance of trademark law enables it.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 5, 2024

On January 1, 2024, TorrentFreak published a review of the wrongful DMCA notices filed against us in 2023, either directly via email or at Google demanding deindexing of our articles. Our small request for 2024 was not unreasonable: stop sending us bogus copyright notices.

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Garrigues Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

On January 11, 2024, the CJEU ruled on the preliminary question ( Case C-361/22 ) raised by the Spanish Supreme Court in the proceedings between Inditex and Buongiorno Myalert, S.A. regarding the use of the ZARA trademark. We will examine the impact of the ruling in cases involving the use of third-party trademarks.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

January 1, 2024, brought numerous hangovers along with an unprecedented amount of media attention to intellectual property law. For those who thought AI was a problem, cryogenics could really wreak havoc with IP law. Trademark law has something to say about use.

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SpicyIP

MAY 30, 2024

Discussing what this observation could mean for trademark proprietors in future litigations, we are pleased to bring to you this short post by SpicyIP Intern Surabhi Katare. Surabhi is a recent graduate from Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur. On February 19, 2024 the petitioner’s mark was declared to be a well-known mark.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 15, 2022

copyright protection in 2024. Since only the “Steamboat Willie” cartoon version of Mickey is going out of copyright protection, every other version of Mickey Mouse that Disney has created since 1928 will still be protected on January 1, 2024. While copyright protection expires, trademark protection does not.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Federal Circuit explained that allowing GO to trademark EVERYBODY VS RACISM would undermine trademark law “to the detriment of the public who would be no longer free to express common sentiments without the threat of paying a ‘licensing fee to someone who sees an opportunity to co-opt a political message.’”

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SpicyIP

MAY 17, 2024

Surabhi is a recent graduate from Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur. She is interested in IPR, media, and tech laws and wants to pursue a career in IP and allied areas. [ This post is authored by SpicyIP intern Surabhi Katare. Her previous post can be found here. Pfizer Products Inc., (the

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 8, 2024

Further Appeal: An appeal was filed by the petitioner- appellant before the Apex Court on 5 January, 2024 against the order of High Court. This case underscores the importance of meticulous scrutiny in matters of trademark infringement and the need for a nuanced understanding of consumer perception in determining the likelihood of confusion.

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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. The case is Abitron Austria GmbH v. Hetronic International, Inc. Read the opinion here.

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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. In light of the Metaverse, it follows naturally that the enforcement of trademark rights would change over time.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Rather, after analysing the legislative intent of the TRA, conflicting High Court judgements on the said issue and the earlier position of trademark law in India, the Court referred the matter to a larger bench for reconsideration. Image from here Legislative Oversight? However, the Court did not pass a verdict on this issue.

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