Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 16, 2021

Advertising/E-Commerce. While such social media posts may not have the indicia of a traditional advertisement, there can belittle doubt that these paid posts are in fact advertisements… Today, consumers face waves of advertisements amid a sea of product choices. Ariix, LLC v. NutriSearch Corp., Kauders v.

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Intepat

APRIL 10, 2022

Trademark Registration for MSME. Additionally, trademark registrations for MSMEs are relatively cost-effective, and it is a simple trademark process that can be done online. Trademarks help your business stand out from the crowd where many look-alike products exist. Businesses are becoming more and more customer-oriented.

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43(B)log

APRIL 26, 2023

24, 2023) “This case arises out of alleged misuse of copyrighted images, eventually leading to a dispute … that resulted in false business reviews, malicious e-mails, and mutual efforts to interfere with each other’s business.” The parties had other disputes, including accusing each other of posting false reviews of the other.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 5, 2022

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. Defendant no. Vini Cosmetics Pvt.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 7 This is the seventh in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. In the world of business, where brands are not merely labels but stories that resonate with consumers, effective brand building is a strategic imperative.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 6, 2023

The USPTO’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“Board”) recently ordered the cancellation of two trademark registrations for product configurations of safety helmets, shown below and both directed to “ a three dimensional configuration of two ridges located along the center of a safety helmet.”

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 8, 2022

Moreover, the free trade agreement with the United States has eliminated tariff barriers on all consumer and industrial products, and also provided strong protections for foreign businesses investing in Oman. For the industrial design registration, the following documents are required for the same: Summarized description of the design.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 6 This is the sixth in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. Establishing Legal Ownership and Exclusivity Trademark registration establishes your legal ownership over a distinctive mark.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Nature of the Business. Advertisement in Trademark Journal. Once the trademark is approved, the same will be advertised in the Trademark Journal. The advertisement in the Trademark Journal will remain open for 4 months in respect of opposition procedure. Registration of Trademark. Name of the Applicant. User date-.

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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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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 4, 2022

JNF applied for the mark THE HAPPIEST HOUR and Harwood owns a registration for HAPPIEST HOUR. JNF sought cancellation of the Harwood registration based on alleged prior use and a likelihood of confusion. Analogous use is insufficient to provide a basis for trademark registration, but it can be sufficient to establish priority.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 8, 2024

This case hit my alerts because of its discussion about keyword advertising, but first, I have to digest how the court got there. ” But the trademark registration was over 5 years old, so it had become “incontestable.” ” That prompted this litigation. ” The right answer should be “no one.”

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 10, 2024

The plaintiffs argued that the in Parle Agro’s label, “For the Bold” was prominently displayed and emphasis was given to the contested tagline in all the advertising campaigns. As evidence, advertisements featuring on Parle’s Facebook Page on 28 th November 2020 and 3 rd January 2021 were presented before the court. For the Bold!”

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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.

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Entrepreneur has 15 federal registrations that include the word “entrepreneur.” Roach, meanwhile, makes frequent use of the phrase “The Unstoppable Entrepreneur” and applied to register the phrase for “Business consultancy; Business marketing consulting services.” Entrepreneur’s opposition remains pending.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Some of these might not apply to your type of business, but I’m certain that there are a least a dozen or two that might apply to your business. On media kits; on folders; in brochures; on travel bag tags. Also common are temporary tattoos. On car wraps or truck wraps.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Thus, so far we have established that, for a new business to make its products and services distinguishable and make a name for itself, it needs a distinctive trademark. Rules for Registration of Trademarks. Effective in advertising of the products and services. The brand of Spencer’s supermarket. Kinds of Trademark. Conclusion.

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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. If employing trademarked phrases in keyword advertising confuses customers, there may be legal implications.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Thus, so far we have established that, for a new business to make its products and services distinguishable and make a name for itself, it needs a distinctive trademark. Rules for Registration of Trademarks. Effective in advertising of the products and services. The brand of Spencer’s supermarket. Kinds of Trademark. Conclusion.

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Unsurprisingly, the trademark claims survive a motion to dismiss, but associated false advertising claims don’t. VFB owns several trademark registrations including “Vampire,” specifically for wine and pre-mixed alcoholic beverages other than beer, and “Vampyre,” specifically for spirits.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It includes many rules, several of them directed at the language of business in Quebec, and some regarding the use of French on both product packaging and signage/advertising. The Canadian Trademarks Office is experiencing significant delays and it is difficult to obtain a registration in less than 3 years.

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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. Uniforms can be protected.

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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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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 2, 2022

FSSAI registration is altogether mandatory for every operator involved in the food business like manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution and sale of food products. This is the 14 digit registration or license number that is printed on all food packages. Permit of food business. TYPE OF FSSAI REGISTRATION: .

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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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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. According to the complaint, Banjo is a leading business in the development and sales of commercial, industrial, and agricultural products, and is most widely known for its valves that regulate the flow of liquids in hoses and pipes.

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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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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And the number of active trademark registrations in the USPTO database is larger than ever. Additionally, since late December 2021, when new procedures went into effect, the USPTO has received around 100 expungement petitions and about 100 re-examination petitions to get rid of registrations for marks that are allegedly not in use.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

February: In Nigeria, the Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, 2022 , was signed into law. Things, however, took a different turn in when Njemanze's application and registration of Domittila as a trademark were revoked by the Trademark Tribunal. Today, it’s about the trade marks. Katpost on the decision here.

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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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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Once the application is filed, it will be examined by the IPI to ensure that it meets the requirements for registration. If the trademark is found to be eligible, it will be published in the Trademarks Journal, and any interested party will have a chance to oppose the registration.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 2, 2022

FSSAI registration is altogether mandatory for every operator involved in the food business like manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution and sale of food products. This is the 14 digit registration or license number that is printed on all food packages. Permit of food business. TYPE OF FSSAI REGISTRATION: .

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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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TorrentFreak

JULY 20, 2022

While the MPA has a clear legal win over PrimeWire and its operator, the case thus far shows that when a defendant cannot be physically identified, nothing is straightforward, especially when there’s a determination to continue business as usual. According to the MPA, a new streaming site called HydraWire.tv Too Many Coincidences.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

This is a competitive keyword advertising lawsuit. The plaintiff has a trademark registration for the “Nursing CE Central” mark for providing continuing education for nurses. This is fine, but it deviates from courts’ efforts over the years to come up with multi-factor variations specific to keyword advertising.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The General Court has recently confirmed with decision T-253/22 the refusal of the application for trade mark registration of the verbal sign “ Sustainability through Quality ”. It therefore also expressed a general and abstract business philosophy. The examiner rejected the application on 23 rd March 2020.

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Intepat

MAY 28, 2024

Apple’s smart business strategies have successfully upheld the validity of its trademark, preventing it from being diluted. Prior Registration and Use: Apple Inc. has a history of prior registration and extensive use of its trademark in India, which further solidifies its distinctiveness and exclusivity in the market.

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