Selvam & Selvam Blog

JULY 20, 2021

In this day and age, internet is a powerful tool for advertising with limitless reach and keyword advertising is the most popular form of digital advertising. Google AdWords, Google’s flagship program that facilitates keyword advertising is no stranger to legal controversies. What are Keywords?

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43(B)log

MARCH 10, 2023

The highway protocol allegedly suffered from performance issues and never met the design requirements that Zamfir had previously advertised when working with CasperLabs on the product, thus allegedly harming his reputation. Those injuries didn’t come from the alleged infringement.

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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. In this case, the plaintiff was Bright Lifecare Pvt.

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 9, 2022

A famous example of this is the pin stripes of the New York Yankees are a registered trademark. The uniform of a UPS driver is a registered trademark. That configuration of a uniform is a registered trademark. Colors can be registered. That’s a registered trademark.

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

I won’t say much about that, though I do have a big question, but there are also false advertising aspects of the case. Plaintiffs’ registered trademarks include “SLEEP NUMBER”, “WHAT’S YOUR SLEEP NUMBER”, “SELECT COMFORT”, and “COMFORTAIRE.” Baxter; 996 F.3d 3d 925 (8 th Cir.

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SpicyIP

MAY 2, 2022

We’re pleased to bring you a timely guest post by Sangita Sharma on a recent order by the Delhi High Court, on the usage of a competitor’s registered trademarks as keywords or adwords. The plaintiff filed the suit seeking protection of its various registered trademarks used by Defendant No.1- Defendant no.

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Erik K Pelton

APRIL 24, 2023

Non-traditional trademarks include sounds, sense, motions, lighting, colors, and more. I want to focus on color trademarks. The brown color used by UPS is a registered trademark. For instance, the magenta of T-Mobile is a registered trademark. Colors can be protected. T-Mobile does this as well.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Trademark registration grants the power to prevent others from using your mark as a domain name, username, or in online advertising, thereby preserving your online presence and ensuring a strong, authoritative, and cohesive presence in the online realm. Search Engine Authority Search engines play a crucial role in brand visibility.

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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. Presently, all product labelling and commercial signs appearing in Quebec must be in French – but the Charter provides certain exceptions for trademarks.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 31, 2023

Recently, there has been an increase in the number of advertisements on social media for perfumes that offer the same fragrance as a luxury one at a reasonably affordable rate. Image from here Smells like Luxury, Does it cost a Trademark Battle? We will explore the relevance of this further ahead in this post.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

The accessibility of Internet markets and the ease with which information may be shared have given rise to new opportunities for trademark infringement. Trademark infringement has grown more complex and pervasive, ranging from counterfeit goods to digital squatting and keyword advertising.

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43(B)log

MARCH 14, 2024

11, 2024) I have a long-running interest in Rule 68 offers of judgment, and this case involves an interaction with false advertising law! This judgment of infringement comes nearly one year to the day after Crocs filed lawsuits against 21 companies alleging infringement of its registered trademark rights in its clog designs. …

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Without registered trademarks, consumers are left to navigate a sea of uncertainty, potentially leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. Registered trademarks provide clarity by assuring consumers of the authenticity and quality associated with the brand.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Celina, Texas – Plaintiff, Nickels and Dimes Incorporated is suing LaPorte, Indiana company, Noah’s Arcade, LLC d/b/a Full Tilt , for infringement of its federally registered trademark TILT, in association with arcade , amusement, and entertainment services, under Section 32(1) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

AUGUST 28, 2023

FAO(OS)(COMM) 2 of 2022), involved a dispute as to whether displaying/ encouraging the use of a registered trademark of the Respondent to display third party’s website links, which were infringing the Respondent’s trademark, amounts to infringement. The Appellants, Google India (P) Ltd., and Agarwal Packers and Movers (P) Ltd.,

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SpicyIP

MARCH 10, 2024

Facts of the Case In this case, the Plaintiff, an incorporated company engaged in the manufacturing of dairy products under the trademark ‘NOVA,’ filed a suit against the Defendants for infringement and passing off of their registered trademark.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 22, 2022

This article seeks to examine how trademark law interacts with the freedom of expression of artists to choose the subject matters they wish to engage with, using the dispute between Hermès, a fashion industry giant and Mason Rothschild, a digital artist, as a contextual backdrop. The Hermès-Rothschild Dispute. Ltd vs Google India Pvt.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

A registered trademark serves as a deterrent to potential infringers. When competitors or unauthorized entities see a registered mark, they are less likely to attempt to capitalize on its recognition due to the legal consequences that could ensue. Minimizing Brand Confusion Brand confusion can erode consumer trust and loyalty.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 20, 2023

Aditya is an attorney at Ira Law and represents Google in trademark litigation relating to keyword advertising. Before co-founding Ira Law, he was part of another law firm for 7 years and then an associate at the chambers of Mr. The Court examines various provisions of the Trademarks Act to reach this conclusion.

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Lanham Act false advertising: Allen alleged that Toyota’s statements that “[t]he purchase. a breach of your dealer agreement” constituted false advertising because the agreement in fact allows for purchases of Toyota parts from other sources, including for non-warranty repairs. The court declined to dismiss the counterclaims.

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Intepat

APRIL 9, 2021

Usage of the identical or similar mark in respect of identical or similar goods or services is likely to confuse the public or is likely to have an association with the registered trademark. ? PASSING OFF. Passing off refers to an actionable wrong whereby a person passes off his own goods as that of another.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MAY 23, 2022

This was not the first time the Italian Supreme Court has taken a position on copyright protection for advertising claims. In 2016, the Court ruled on the slogan “ You are, we car ” used (again) by FIAT to advertise its new “500” car model, without mentioning the name of the author who came up with the catchphrase.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The Plaintiffs also contended that the logos used by the Defendants infringed on their marks and get up since their registered trademark incorporated the words ‘ACAL’ and an image with the map of Africa which the Defendants had copied.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 17, 2022

In particular, Tsingtao alleged that such use of its registered trademark created in the relevant users the impression that the small breweries’ beer and brand was somewhat related to Tsingtao Beer. 7) causing harm to other’s exclusive rights to use registered trademarks.”. 57 of the Trademark Law.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Trademark opposition is a legal process where individuals or businesses challenge a pending trademark application. Typically, this occurs after the trademark agency has examined and published the application for advertisement.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

If there are no oppositions, or if the opposition is unsuccessful, the trademark will be registered, and a certificate of registration will be issued. A registered trademark is valid for a period of 10 years, after which it can be renewed for additional 10-year periods.

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43(B)log

APRIL 29, 2022

Hawrych’s name, likeness, and trademark (‘Hawrych MD’) in various advertisements.” Thus, the false advertising claim would be dismissed. False advertising law has a much more structured way of accounting for implications than trademark law does. The allegations related to the use of “M.D.”

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

A well- known trademark helps the consumers in spotting the difference between similar products by educating them about the product which results in informed choices. The trademark owners enjoy monopoly and exclusive proprietary rights of their trademarks through the law of trademark protection.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 6, 2023

There have been cases where even in the case of parody the imitator is found to be guilty of infringement of the trademark. Disparagement of Product : Advertising plays an important role in communicating with prospective and existing customers and thereby raising the sales of the firm. c) is against the reputation of the trademark”.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

As a result of this, the consumer start recognising the product due to its strong reputation and constant quality which helps the producer itself, this helps to determine the origin of goods or services provided by a producer or the service provider and functions as an advertising tool. Co Pvt Ltd.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

JUNE 22, 2022

Bill 96 will have a significant impact on the use of English trademarks in the Province of Québec. For example, whereas in the past, both unregistered and registered trademarks did not need to be translated into French, under Bill 96, only registered trademarks will be exempt from translation into French.

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Above the Fold

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Searching the system can help trademark applicants avoid rejection for an applied-for trademark that is too similar to an already-registered trademark. The USPTO has a few webinars on its website to help users transition to the new system. Have thoughts on the new system?

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

has to pay an extra $10,000 for cybersquatting, as the domain name is confusingly similar to one of ABS-CBN’s registered trademarks. The default judgment includes a permanent injunction that requires advertising networks and payment providers to hand over the revenues these pirate sites generated.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Trademark registration sets your brand apart from competitors by giving you the tools to keep your brand’s unique identity that consumers can easily identify and connect with. Consumer Trust and Loyalty A registered trademark inspires consumer trust.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

But we're here for the trademark parts of the case! BoostLash” is a registered trademark for “non-medicated eyelash growth serum.” The court found that WooLash and BoostLash were not confusingly similar and that the keyword advertising was not infringing. They allegedly copied Woo’s “business things” for Boost.

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43(B)log

JANUARY 27, 2023

Steeplechase has a copyright for the book, “Piano Book for Adult Beginners: Teach Yourself How to Play Famous Piano Songs, Read Music, Theory & Technique” and registered trademark rights in STEEPLECHASE ARTS & PRODUCTIONS for, among other things, music instruction books, including for the Piano Book. Was this literally false?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The depiction of Santa Claus in Coca-Cola’s winter advertisement was done by artist Haddon Sundblom but because this artistic work was based on a real person, it could not be granted copyright protection as it was not unique. has several registered trademarks depicting various creative images of Santa Claus.

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