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 11, 2024 - 11:30 AM: In re Loops, LLC , Serial No. January 11, 2024 - 11:30 AM: In re Loops, LLC , Serial No. January 25, 2024 - 1 PM: Instagram LLC v.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Against that background, this blog post provides some tentative musings on the impact of text-to-image generators on human artistic creativity by analysing recent US and Canadian copyright registrations for artistic works. For simplicity, I will label this ‘commercial significant artistic creativity’.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 4, 2024

As we ring in 2024, sip some champagne and make a resolution to check in on your trademark portfolio more often. Do your registrations cover your reality? It misses you! Here are a few productive questions to ask: 1. You may have launched new brands or drastically redesigned your logo since you last interacted with the USPTO.

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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.” 3, 2024) (Wolfson, Lynch, Larkin, ATJs).

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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. Each additional class in registration - $131.58 --> $173.00 Avoid the 2024 CIPO fee increases.

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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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SpicyIP

APRIL 26, 2024

Speakers Biswajit Dhar International Trade Expert and Distinguished Professor, Council for Social Development, Delhi Leena Menghaney Public Health, Intellectual Property and Access to Treatment Expert MSF Access Campaign Date 26th April, 2024 Time 6 to 7 pm (Indian Standard Time) Registration Link [link]

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The TTABlog

MARCH 17, 2024

The Board granted a petition for cancellation of a registration for the mark VIPER SPORTS for "“batting gloves; baseball batting gloves," finding confusion likely with the common law mark VIPER for batting gloves. 92078710 (March 8, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Karen S. Welch 2024. Viper Bats Inc. Cancellation No.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Canadian brand owners should prepare now for fee increases coming into force in 2024. The fees to record assignments and other transfers of title are increasing to $125 per application/registration (up from the current rate of $100). Overall, fees are set to increase by 20 to 35%.

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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”). Even with the long wait times, the good news is that after registration, trademark protection is retroactive to the filing date.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 30, 2024

trademark registrations and pending applications for registration to utilize a simplified and streamlined procedure for obtaining trademark protection in many foreign jurisdictions. This treaty allows owners of U.S. By: Locke Lord LLP

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 15, 2024

As of January 1, 2024, several famous works have lost their copyright protection and entered into the public domain. For many companies with identifiable characters, preserving and extending their copyright protections is a top priority. By: Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

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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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The TTABlog

APRIL 8, 2024

The Board granted a petition for cancellation of a registration for the mark TEEN EARTH for "entertainment in the nature of beauty pageants" on the ground of abandonment. 92076712 (April 4, 2024 [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Michael B. Speaking of proving nonuse/abandonment, here's an instructive opinion right on point.

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The TTABlog

MARCH 22, 2024

Bertini petitioned to cancel a registration for the mark APPLE for a host of entertainment and other services in class 41, claiming that Apple Inc. 92068213 (March 20, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Peter W. Hard to do without thorough discovery, probably including a deposition of the registrant. Welch 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 Her bio can be viewed here.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MARCH 5, 2024

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 17, 2024

We have previously warned you about the new California law (AB 488) concerning registration for many types of online cause marketing programs. On March 26, 2024, CA finally issued final regulations to its AB 488 (California Gov. Code Section 125599.9)

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DuetsBlog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Instead, it held “that Section 14 [of the Lanham Act] does not authorize the Board to cancel a registration based on a fraudulent Section 15 Declaration,” correcting almost fifty years of the TTAB believing otherwise. Based on the statute, we reverse the Board’s cancellation of Great Concepts’ registration.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office amended its service standards for trademarks to better reflect the length of the current trademark registration process. By: Stikeman Elliott LLP

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The TTABlog

APRIL 5, 2024

As part of a long running battle over the mark DERMAPEN, the Board deemed that mark abandoned because the respondent's parent was the user of the mark but the registration was owned by a subsidiary. 91249965 (March 29, 2024) [not precedential]. [In 92073045 (April 3, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Jyll S.

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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. Central Coast Agriculture, Inc. weighed in on somewhat esoteric topics concerning whether federal courts have jurisdiction to hear challenges to pending federal trademark applications.

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The IPKat

MARCH 24, 2024

On 11 April 2024, there will be also the official launch event in Brussels during a conference on the AI Act. Consequently, Anguilla's government profits from registration fees for ".ai" ai" domain names, ranging from $140 to thousands of dollars per registration, including proceeds from auctions. website for his AI company.

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Garrigues Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

It contended that the registration sought only to circumvent copyright provisions In particular, the fact that any enforcement initiatives would require the author to disclose his identity, thus waiving his preciously guarded anonymity. Finally, the Board holds that there is no requirement to use the mark prior to registration.

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Garrigues Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

It contended that the registration sought only to circumvent copyright provisions In particular, the fact that any enforcement initiatives would require the author to disclose his identity, thus waiving his preciously guarded anonymity. Finally, the Board holds that there is no requirement to use the mark prior to registration.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 23, 2024

Instructor Dr Yogesh Pai (National Law University, Delhi) 2024 Course Highlights I. The Course starts on 08th January 2024 and ends on 30th April 2024. pdf Fees Registration to the course is free of cost. For additional info, visit: [link] Deadline The last date to enroll for the course is 29th February 2024.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 22, 2024

On January 1, 2024, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) introduced significant increases to the government fees it levies on actions before the Canadian Trademarks Office, including fee increases of over 30% for filing applications and renewing registrations.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Here are some of the things to look forward to in 2024: Framing IP Rights in Legal, Economic, and Cultural Settings Swansea University's Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law have announced the conference entitled “Framing IP Rights in Legal, Economic, and Cultural Settings,” which will take place on 12 - 13 June 2024.

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The TTABlog

MARCH 6, 2024

91275380 (March 4, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Mark Lebow). 91271554 (February 29, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Jennifer L. 91263387 (February 16, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Karen S. Welch 2024. [Answers in first comment.] Hormel Foods, LLC v. Opposition No. Opposition No.

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The IPKat

MARCH 3, 2024

Events 5 March 2024: Workshop on Digital Assets, Ownership and Property Rights Queen Mary Intellectual Property Research Institute, in partnership with the Cloud Legal Project at CCLS, is organising a workshop exploring how the concepts of ownership and property rights relate and apply to digital assets. Book here. You can register here.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Instead, it held “that Section 14 [of the Lanham Act] does not authorize the Board to cancel a registration based on a fraudulent Section 15 Declaration,” correcting almost fifty years of the TTAB believing otherwise. Based on the statute, we reverse the Board’s cancellation of Great Concepts’ registration.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 8, 2024

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. 92064830 (September 6, 2022) [re-designated as precedential, January 4, 2024] (Opinion by Judge Frances S. Welch 2022, 2024. Andrusiek v.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

We are seeking a law student for a paid IP/Trademark internship ($25/hr) from January to May 2024. Intern responsibilities will include: Assisting associates with all aspects of trademark clearance, registration, and guidance Drafting responses Office Actions at the U.S. Applications will be accepted through November 24th, 2023.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The DSA and Platform Regulation Conference 2024 Image via Pexels On 15 and 16 February at the Amsterdam Law School (University of Amsterdam) “The DSA and Platform Regulation Conference 2024” is taking place. Registration and more information here. Here is the programme and how to register.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Panellist details and registration here. Nice Classification The twelfth edition of the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks (“Nice Classification”) will enter into force on 1 January 2024. By early 2024, CLIP will be accessible in six languages.

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IP Close Up

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Creative expression, like music, films and books, and inventions, that are supported copyrights and patents, impact thousands of businesses, millions of jobs and and our Continue reading

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The TTABlog

APRIL 15, 2024

The Board sustained this straightforward Section 2(d) opposition to registration of the mark SAGEFORTH for "providing information in the field of psychological counseling, assessments, diagnosis, and treatment," in view of the registered mark SAGE CENTRAL for "providing health and medical information about postpartum depression and treatment."

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