SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

A Case of Reverse Passing Off: DHC Rules In Favour Of Western Digital On Trademark Infringement Recently, the DHC passed an ex-parte interim injunction order against Geonix, holding them prima facie liable for indulging in ‘reverse passing off’ by selling Western Digital’s hard disks as their own.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

Can other IP rights like trademarks play a role in protecting NFTs? Applicable IP Rights. For NFTs that have to do with an indicator of a company’s trademark, the Lanham Act may provide protection to an NFT as well. Use in commerce and distinctiveness are two basic requirements to obtain trademark protection.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 2, 2023

Trademarks A trademark is a distinctive word, logo, phrase, design, or symbol used to identify the source of goods and services. Trademark infringement is defined as a mark that looks and/or sounds like yours is used without your authorization. Patents Patents protect inventions, products, or industrial processes.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 23, 2022

There are 45 total Trademark Classes, also known as “International Classes” or simply “Classes.” ” The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) categorizes trademarks by “Classes.” A video of me explaining the trademark classes. What Are Trademark Classes?

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 30, 2021

There are 45 total International Trademark Classes. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) uses these Classes to categorize trademarks. The classification system is critical because trademarks identify a source of goods and/or services that distinguish the trademark from others.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2023

Can other IP rights like trademarks play a role in protecting NFTs? Applicable IP Rights. For NFTs that have to do with an indicator of a company’s trademark, the Lanham Act may provide protection to an NFT as well. Use in commerce and distinctiveness are two basic requirements to obtain trademark protection.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 17, 2023

From conflicting positions on AI as a co-author of a work to the contours of information required u/s 39 about the patent applications filed abroad, we had some engaging posts on this blog this week. Ankit Sahni’s AI “Co-authored” Artwork Denied Registration by US, Continues to be Registered in India Can AI (co)author art?

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