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Can an advertising slogan function as a trademark?

Garrigues Blog

The General Court of the European Union recently refused to allow registration of the “BECAUSE THERE IS NO PLANET B” mark for cosmetic products, stationery and other accessories, holding that it lacked the distinctive character required for the general public to identify it as a trademark.

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Can Intellectual Property Rights Safeguard Your Blog?

Kashishipr

A blog is like any other creative work of literature manifested in a different form. Due to creative and original use of expressions, blogs are deemed to be counted as private property for which Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) can be sought. Copyright and Blogs. Therefore, it is always an option to copyright the entire blog.

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Intellectual Property Rights Involved in Advertising Campaigns

Kashishipr

In the ongoing highly competitive working business environment, the elements of a good advertisement are likely to be copied or imitated by others in the industry. Brands and businesses are now exploring more innovative ways to advertise their offerings, i.e., products or services. In this case, the plaintiff was Bright Lifecare Pvt.

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Conducting a Trademark Search in India – Everything You Must Know

Kashishipr

The Trade Marks Act, 1999 governs and deals with the mechanism of registration, protection, and illegal use of trademarks in India. Additionally, it also deals with the exclusive rights of a trademark owner, penalties for Trademark Infringement , remedies for damaged goods, and modes of transference of a Registered Trademark.

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Safeguarding Personal Names

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

However, the prevalence of unauthorized use of renowned person names in advertisements has become a concern. Many companies exploit renowned person identities without obtaining proper consent, leading intellectual property experts to advocate for the safeguarding of image rights through registration under Intellectual Property laws.

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A Comprehensive Guide on How to File Trademark Oppositions

Intepat

Trademark opposition is a legal process where individuals or businesses challenge a pending trademark application. Typically, this occurs after the trademark agency has examined and published the application for advertisement.

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How to Expedite Trademark Application: When and how can you speed up your trademark examination process?

Patent Trademark Blog

What are your options with a canceled or expired trademark registration? A trademark application may be expedited if a trademark registration was inadvertently canceled or expired. First, the mark in the new application must be identical to the canceled or expired registered trademark.