Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Introduction In the ever-shifting landscape of the digital era, the surge in domain name registrations has given rise to a critical challenge— domain name disputes, particularly those entangled with cyber squatting and trademark infringements.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Registration Trademark Due Diligence 52

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

Kayode & Co, a boutique IP law firm with offices in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. Lara is a leader in Africa trademark law, and represents the interests of numerous international companies in counterfeit enforcement and brand protection matters. Why should international companies seek to register their trademarks in Nigeria?

Trademark 52

Trademark Registration Branding Brands 52

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

Kayode & Co, a boutique IP law firm with offices in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. Lara is a leader in Africa trademark law, and represents the interests of numerous international companies in counterfeit enforcement and brand protection matters. Why should international companies seek to register their trademarks in Nigeria?

Trademark 52

Trademark Registration Branding Brands 52

43(B)log

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Indeed, the PTO has increased its focus on whether the use an applicant is making is trademark use, as opposed to ornamental or informational use, in its registration decisions. Professor Alexandra Roberts has written an excellent recent article on this, Trademark Failure to Function.

IP 94

IP Trademark Advertising Advertising 94

SpicyIP

MAY 18, 2022

The Indian Trade Marks Registry is also seeing activity under classes 9, 35 and 41 for registration of trademarks in relation to ‘downloadable virtual goods’ and online virtual services. Some examples under class 9 include: S.No. Dec 15, 2021. However, when it comes to virtual goods, classification is not straightforward.

Non-Fungible Tokens 122

Non-Fungible Tokens Trademark Artwork Art 122

IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Introduction: The concept of comparing and considering a trademark in its entirety is a well-established tenet in trademark law. When a trademark is registered, it provides protection to the mark as a whole, even if it is a composite trademark with numerous aspects in it.

Registration 63

Registration Trademark Trademark Law Marketing 63

IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In an effort to connect with a younger, tech-savvy consumer base, more and more firms are deciding to debut their products and advertise them electronically through the Metaverse. By deterring rip offs, trademarks safeguard a company’s identity and the repute of its brand(s), especially in the Metaverse.

Trademark 83

Trademark Non-Fungible Tokens Branding Brands 83

SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

CRI Events Private Limited [Delhi High Court]. The second suit was filed by IPRS and PPL against an event management company for broadcasting music without authorization. In this case, the Bombay High Court ruled that registration of copyright is not mandatory for obtaining relief in an infringement action. In Dhiraj Dewani v.

IP 143

IP Intellectual Property Copyright Trademark 143

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Read literally, all advertising “allow[s] for arranging the sale or purchase of goods,” so this law potentially obligates EVERY ad-supported publisher to undertake the content moderation obligations the bill imposes on online marketplaces. ” I mean, pretty much every physical product meets this definition, right? .”

Trademark 137

Trademark False Advertising Advertising Advertising 137

IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

Leading Legal Disruption: Artificial Intelligence and a Toolkit for Lawyers and the Law by Prof. IP Innovation Clinic ChatBot Launch Event by Bonnie Hassanzadeh. Trademark Law. Parody in Trademarks is No Joke. With damages amounting to $40,000, it is clear the courts are unamused by parody in trademarks.

IP 106

IP Copyright Infringement Inventor Intellectual Property 106

SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

For collective marks, he argued that out of 10 collective mark registrations he examined, 9 were granted erroneously. Only then does Google need to take action against the advertisement and not otherwise. ruling on Indian businesses and trademark holders? Also, check Joff Wild on the Allegations Against Indian Patent Office.

Trademark 59

Trademark Publishing Journalism Copyright 59

43(B)log

DECEMBER 1, 2022

“The Lounge has been in operation since 1964 and has gained regional fame by hosting many entertainment and athletic events.” Grimaldi grounds, the district court’s grant of summary judgment to MTV on the resulting trademark claims. This justification is at least consistent with the core idea of trademark law.

Artistic Work 64

Artistic Work Television Trademark Trademark Law 64

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 17, 2023

In addition, the opinion has important ramifications for domestic trademark law through its identification of “use in commerce” as the actionable domestic conduct. Now in trademark law, extraterritorial reach is a simple on-off switch: Is there use in commerce or not?

Trademark 70

Trademark Blogging Litigation Law 70

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Ujoy Technology and Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha vs Tech Square Engineering Pvt Ltd [Delhi High Court] This year the concept of transborder reputation in trademark law saw two important interpretations from the Delhi High Court. First, in Toyota v. The above understanding was relied upon by another Division Bench in Google LLC v.

IP 124

IP Copyright Trademark Intellectual Property 124

43(B)log

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Plaintiffs also alleged infringement of Monbo’s right of publicity, unjust enrichment, and violations of the Lanham Act and related Maryland trademark law. Trademark etc. claims: Claims for infringement of a registered mark were untimely because they accrued before registration occurred.

Fair Use 52

Fair Use Trademark Copyright Editing 52