The TTABlog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Genericness: The Board found that the word “sneaker(s)” is generic for retail services featuring sneakers because it is a term that the relevant public uses or understands to refer to a key aspect or subcategory of the genus, which Nike did dispute. In re Nike, Inc. Serial Nos.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

Also, when holding a trademark registration in Colombia, the obligation arises for its owner to use the trademark in commerce, beginning three (3) years from the date when registration was granted.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Stone had began marketing an online ‘metaphysical education’ course under the brand ‘ARCHANGEL ALCHEMY’ in or around July 2019, with the course first starting on 23 September 2019 and running until 21 September 2020. In that regard, the use made of the sign in advertising and commercial correspondence is of particular relevance.”

Business 83

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

A company can use a unique typeface to convey pretty much anything on any of its products, its advertising, its website, and any other place a company would publicly use the written word. That means after those 15 years pass, then anyone can use the typeface as far as patent law is concerned.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

In February 2020, FDA and FTC took steps to encourage biosimilar competition , with a focus on truthful and non-misleading advertising. Coinciding with this announcement, FDA issued draft guidance titled “ Promotional Labeling and Advertising Considerations for Prescription Biological Reference and Biosimilar Products Questions and Answers.”

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Above the Fold

JULY 5, 2022

A novel design is entitled to a patent unless it is has been (1) described in a printed publication; (2) in public use; or (3) on sale more than one year prior to the date of the application of the patent. [9]. 102(a); see also Pride Family Brands, Inc. The application process for a design patent is simple. GFI , 193 F.3d

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LexBlog IP

JULY 5, 2022

A novel design is entitled to a patent unless it is has been (1) described in a printed publication; (2) in public use; or (3) on sale more than one year prior to the date of the application of the patent. [9]. § 102(a); see also Pride Family Brands, Inc. ” [8]. Turner Heritage Homes Inc., GFI , 193 F.3d

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