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March Madness: Basketball, Brackets, and Branding

LexBlog IP

The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is a major revenue generator for the NCAA, with millions of dollars in advertising and broadcasting deals at stake. One of the key elements of the NCAA’s intellectual property rights is the trademark for the phrase “March Madness.”

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Dealing with Counterfeits on E-Commerce Websites

Kashishipr

Proof of IP Ownership – IP Registration Certificate or Copyright Recordal Certificate is necessary. According to the policy of the e-commerce sites, the company may have created specific programs where IPR holders can register as a member to provide in advance IP ownership by filling in a standard form notice.

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Trademark Enforcement Strategies – The Ultimate Path to Protection

Kashishipr

Have Proper Symbols of Trademark Registration & Ownership. If you don’t have a Registered Trademark in place but a good faith belief concerning you owning a mark exclusively, you should use the ‘TM’ symbol with your mark. Send Cease-&-Desist Letters Automatically. Bottom Line.

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Trademark For Business Growth

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Trademarks reduces the chance of confusion: Trademarks helps in preventing confusion in the minds of consumers by indicating the source and quality of the product, they are intending to use. Sections 9 and 11 of the Trademarks Act, 1999 address the notion of confusion.