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Rights in Titles: Delhi High Court Affirms Rights in the Title of Iconic Bollywood Film

IPilogue

The defendants however contended, in their written response, that: Film titles are not entitled to IP protection; There is no probability of confusion between the defendants’ business and the plaintiffs’ movie; “ Sholay ” is a dictionary word (translation: embers). What about Canada? Defences raised.

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Can a Logo Help You Get a Design Patent and Avoid Infringement?

Patent Trademark Blog

Typically, design patents cover three-dimensional shapes without regard to any two-dimensional artwork that might be displayed on any surfaces. If your product looks substantially similar to what is covered by a design patent, then adding a logo will not magically help you escape infringement. Let’s be clear. Trademarks vs.

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Too Rusty For Krusty–Nickelodeon v. Rusty Krab Restaurant (Guest Blog Post)

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

The Southern District of Texas granted Viacom’s motion for preliminary injunction, finding a substantial likelihood of success on the merits of both claims. The Southern District of Texas granted Viacom’s motion for preliminary injunction, finding a substantial likelihood of success on the merits of both claims.

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Cardozo A&ELJ symposium, Trademark

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Panel #2, TM, moderated by Vice Dean Felix Wu Jack Daniels says that use as a trademark is special: like copyright’s bête noire, confusion caused by trademark use is the central concern of trademark law. I’m going to start by going back to some earlier cases, Two Pesos v. Taco Cabana, from 1992. Then, in Lexmark v.

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(c), TM, and other claims from busted partnership to sell colored copper fixtures

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Chiusa also has a registration for a brochure, stating that he created “text, photograph(s), [and] artwork on p.1” 15, 2022) The parties in this case are former business associates, which is one reason there are so many different claims. Reminds me of the recent Twitter meme: terrify your lawyer in five words. 1” therein.

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IP and NFTs: Where are We?

LexBlog IP

Here’s what you need to know about where things stand: The problem lies in the fact that NFTs haven’t found their place within the 232-year-old (albeit evolving) framework of the US Copyright Act. NFTs are units of data stored on a blockchain that signify ownership of (supposedly) unique digital media items.

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Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Art Law Journal

With just a basic understanding of each type of Intellectual Property, you’ll be able to determine whether your work can be protected and what you should do to make it happen. With that basic structure, let’s review them and sort out some of the confusing aspects of each. Which Type of Intellectual Property Law Is Right for You.