azrights

JUNE 27, 2023

Or growing your business to sell? Do you: Know what ‘brand’ means and signifies to the value of your business? You as the business owner need a solid understanding of Brand and IP so you can be its brand manager. The changed 21st century business environment makes this an imperative. Or rebranding?

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Intepat

OCTOBER 7, 2022

As a result, intellectual property refers to creations such as innovations, industrial product designs, literary and creative works, and symbols that are later used in business. As an artist or designer, one should be aware of two forms of intellectual property (IP) rights: copyright and design rights. Design Rights.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

especially in the IT, entertainment and fashion businesses ? In order to safely and effectively enjoy the economic benefits deriving from the use of their brands’ goodwill and product reputation in the Metaverse, businesses need to secure the appropriate IP rights. Are they protectable by design patents? Article 2.4 Article 2.4

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Keep in mind the generators are trained on existing material, including things that are protected by copyright and trademark law and registration and patents. Well, they’re right, I can apply, but registration surely won’t be granted. That doesn’t mean you’re in the clear for ownership and registration, however.

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 9, 2022

But, for the vast majority of businesses over time, they traditionally haven’t had a lot of need to protect non-traditional trademarks. Many NFL football teams have registrations for their uniform color schemes, but uniforms that are not sports-related can also be protected. Footwear designs can also be registered as trademarks.

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The IPKat

APRIL 26, 2023

A Registered Community Design (‘RCD’) enjoys protection only if it is new and has individual character vis-à-vis designs disclosed prior to its filing or priority date ( Art. 4(1), 7 of Regulation 6/2002 , ‘Design Regulation’). 7(1) Design Regulation ). 7(1) Design Regulation ). 6 of Directive 2005/29/EC.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

JUNE 17, 2022

Otisco, Indiana – Design Tascono, Inc. the Plaintiff claims to have numerous copyright registrations for its unique statue designs, 5 of which are at issue in this case (“Tascono Works”). According to the Complaint, Design Tascono is the owner of numerous copyrights for various decorative pieces, including wall sculptures.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 19, 2023

The above perception by the consumer would be all the more proven given that the use of the image of famous movie character for exclusively advertising purposes is relatively common in many sectors. Later that year, the Office raised an objection in accordance with Article 7(1)(b) – (c) and 7(2) of Regulation 2017/1001 (EUTMR).

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

OCTOBER 27, 2023

1114(1) , unfair competition , use of false designations of origin and false advertising under 15 U.S.C. Court documents show that Banjo has received a Trademark registration ( No. (also known as TerreMax ) for Trademark infringement under 15 U.S.C. Continue reading

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LexBlog IP

JULY 8, 2022

Effective January 1, 2023, Illinois joins at least 18 other states to have a Title Act authorizing Registered Interior Designers to seal any bound set or loose sheets of technical submissions. This change can only benefit everyone in the industry including, designers, tradespersons, and most importantly, consumers.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The Board sustained this opposition to registration of JUICY FRUIT & Design (shown below) for" t-shirt for adults," finding that pro se Applicant David Neal Seller's lacked a bona fide intent to use the mark for t-shirts at the time he filed his application. That application issued to registration in December 2021.

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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. Opposer Taylor admitted that alternative designs are available. Example below].

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Trademark infringement has grown more complex and pervasive, ranging from counterfeit goods to digital squatting and keyword advertising. The registration and management of trademarks was another essential component. Cybersquatting is another type of trademark infringement. It facilitates brand recognition and trust among customers.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

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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azrights

OCTOBER 20, 2023

When that happens, the other party who wants to use the marks will be able to apply to have the trademark registrations cancelled. Designation of origin Among other things, that involves the need to use trademarks as designations of origin. For a sign to be able to perform this function the sign must be visible.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 5, 2022

The Trade Marks Act, 1999 governs and deals with the mechanism of registration, protection, and illegal use of trademarks in India. It is undoubtedly imperative to register your brand or business name as a trademark, especially in today’s world where first copies are easily available. Trademark Search.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 31, 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns had a detrimental influence on fashion companies, which further motivated them to grow their business on the Metaverse. It provides an unmatched degree of design and layout possibilities. Not to mention, it allows for almost infinite expansion, allowing marketers to design apparel of any size.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In this week’s blog, I’ll focus on two pitches and consider what is patentable and the difference between designs and patents. Copyright may protect a business’ marketing materials and an app’s program code, and the look and feel of an app might be covered by design rights. system, this is basically a registered design.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 17, 2022

In a somewhat comparable situation, a trade mark holder has surrendered some of their registered marks, even though they were accepted by the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO), after receiving public backlash against the registrations. What does this mean for the hundreds of other registrations that include these, or similar, words?

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 6, 2022

[Section 2(d) refusal of the word-plus-design mark shown below for, inter alia , "non-metal tiles for countertops, walls, sinks, and floors in bathrooms and kitchens," in view of the registered mark BELLAVITA TILE registered for “Non-metal tiles for walls and floors; ceramic tiles; porcelain tiles; glass tiles.” Kuczma)[not precedential].

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

It has more than 400 commercial customers, including global enterprises such as Walmart, Comcast, Cisco, and eBay, and also does substantial business with government agencies, including US agencies. It has trademark registrations for the word mark “NEO4J.” Summary judgment granted on state and federal false advertising claims.

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Corsearch

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Popular trends in fashion, pharmaceuticals and health, technology, entertainment, and society are often drivers in the words found in trademark registrations. Many of these registrations were from international classes 3, 5, and 10 from some of the top companies in these sectors. There are currently 3.1

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 14, 2023

A trade name is a name under which a company pursues its business and needs to be distinguished from the entity’s registered or legal name. Many countries require registering a trade name or business name in a special register. The expenses associated with trademark registration pale in comparison to this.

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The TTABlog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

As to applicant's stylized mark, the degree of stylization "is not notable apart from the literal element "hifi," and does not serve to distinguish it from Registrant's Mark." The Board found the services to be overlapping, but what about the marks? How do you think this appeal came out? In re HIFI Brands, LLC , Serial Nos.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The NAKED condom case returned to the TTAB after a CAFC reversal [ TTABlogged here ] and the Supreme Court's denial of the registrant's petition for writ of certiorari (September 2021). Nor did respondent have advertising material or seek FDA approval. He conducted clinical trials in 2000 and manufacturing began in 2002-2003.

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The TTABlog

JULY 31, 2023

92077915 [Petition for cancellation of a registration of the mark MEALPASS for "online marketplace that offers a membership plan to select and purchase lunch from participating restaurants," on the ground of abandonment.] Briefs and other papers for each case may be found at TTABVUE via the links provided. Kenneth Thomas , Opposition No.

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43(B)log

JULY 20, 2022

15, 2022) The parties in this case are former business associates, which is one reason there are so many different claims. Though the parties went forward, “they never signed a formal written document memorializing and defining the nature of their business relationship.” There’s a similar copyright registration for this site.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Per Plaintiff’s website, MaddenCo is a privately held family business and has been for over 40 years. MaddenCo owns Copyright Registration Number TX0009171151 entitled “The Tire Dealer System” with an effective registration date of August 26, 2022.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 2, 2023

Some of these issues are specific to doing business with the government and others are broader issues that all companies face when using AI, and generative AI (GAI) in particular. Copyrights On March 16, 2023 the Copyright Office issued Guidance on the examination and registration of works that contain material generated by AI technology.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2023

Mystery Ranch, Ltd. (“Mystery Ranch” or “Opposer”) opposed registration of the DANA DESIGN mark based on an alleged false suggestion of a connection with Mystery Ranch and Dana Gleason, Mystery Ranch’s co-owner, under Section 2(a) of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. § In 1992, Dana Design Ltd.

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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In an exhaustive and exhausting decision, the Board sustained an opposition to registration of the mark HME in the stylized from shown below, for various types of pipes and other building products, finding confusion likely with opposer's mark KME for overlapping goods.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Barbie, a name synonymous with an unattainable standard of femininity and the concept of commercial feminism, was designed to captivate the toy market with all its glittery pink magnificence. A straightforward pink sans-serif typeface was used for the 1959 original trademark registration.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 24, 2022

Therefore, to protect your business in the hospitality industry, you must seek protection via Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) , specifically by registering your hotel or restaurant brand name and logo as trademarks. Brands and businesses need to identify the Class under which their products or services fall.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 12, 2023

Furthermore, as per the ruling, a business could be found liable for trademark infringement even if the competing marks were not identical and if it did not intend to cause confusion. Calcutta High Court clarifies that a civil court does not have jurisdiction to determine the validity of registration granted under the Plant Varieties Act.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 5, 2023

Introduction Trademarks are recognised phrases, words, or symbols that designate a certain item and lawfully distinguish it from all other items of the same type. A trademark is a valuable intellectual property that businesses use to differentiate their brand from their competitors’ in the market. Avoid well-known brands.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Introduction The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) was designated as the focal ministry for all issues pertaining to the online gaming sector on December 23, 2022. Each online game that online gaming intermediaries offer must be registered with an SRB, as will the intermediaries themselves.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 7, 2024

Eventually, the Examiner’s decision was to refuse registration in great part, including having regard to class 25. Class 20: Shells; yellow amber.

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