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copying competitor's website & reviews creates (c), TM, false advertising problems

43(B)log

The parties used to have an ongoing business relationship in which both companies outsourced clients to each other and engaged in regular communications regarding their business operations. It also allegedly resumed promoting and advertising the domain name “logan-car-service.com” and re-routing visitors to its own website.

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TTAB Dismisses MANDALAEVERYWEAR Opposition; Opposer Proved Prior Advertisement But Not Prior Rendering of Services

The TTABlog

Opposer James Barnard claimed prior use of the mark MANDALA for business consulting and branding services, and alleged likelihood of confusion with the Applicant's proposed mark MANDALAEVERYWEAR for marketing consulting services. The was fatal to his priority claim and so the Board dismissed the opposition.

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Trademark: What’s In it for You?

Velocity of Content

But trademarks are not mentioned in that foundational document. This blog has already discussed the differences between copyright and trademark– which are, unfortunately, too frequently confused as two alternative ways of protecting non-technical IP. See discussion at this blog for a longer discussion of the differences.)

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Precedential No. 34: TTAB Affirms Nonuse Refusal - Service Mark Use Requires Rendering of the Services, Not Just Preparation

The TTABlog

Suuberg explained that, at the time of her trademark application filing, she had recently completed a post-baccalaureate premedical program, incorporated a non-profit organization, applied for tax-exempt status, and registered a domain name. What is the first use date for the restaurant's services? Playdom, Inc. ,

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Africa IP highlights 2023: Trade marks

The IPKat

Today, it’s about the trade marks. February: In Nigeria, the Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, 2022 , was signed into law. Furthermore, Nollywood actress Ann Njemanze sued famous filmmaker Zeb Ejiro and Filmone Entertainment and Film Trybe Media for infringing on her copyright and trademark of “DOMITILLA”.

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Trademark lawyer in India

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

The growth of Intellectual Property Rights has led to an increase in demand for trademark lawyers in India. Trademarks have become an important part of running a business. Increasingly, businesses across India are applying for trademarks. This is where you need a trademark lawyer or agent to step in.

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Role of Trademark Lawyer in India

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

The growth of Intellectual Property Rights has led to an increase in demand for trademark lawyers in India. Trademarks have become an important part of running a business. Increasingly, businesses across India are applying for trademarks. This is where the role of trademark lawyer in India becomes crucial.