IPilogue

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Hermès argued that Rothschild’s usage of “MetaBirkin” was akin to a trademark, namely to “brand a product line, and to attract public attention and signify source.” All eyes are on the court as they navigate this new digital terrain and attempt to balance the freedom rights of creators against the IP rights of consumer brands.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 17, 2023

The recently published Draft Amendment to the Chinese Trademark Law is proposing the introduction of important changes to the current trademark system in China. This will enhance the chances of a brand to obtain a certain degree of well-known status recognition. There will be varying degrees of notoriety.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

Ramsey is a Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law. She writes and teaches in the trademark law area, and was one of the signatories of the First Amendment Professors amicus brief filed in Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc.

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

While these cases exemplify the tension between different brands and their trademarks, they also allude to the growing misalignment between the luxury fashion industry and trademark law. Brands like Tide, Sharpie, and Nintendo sell at a premium because customers trust that they’re getting high quality products.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2022

This provision of the federal trademark law known as the Lanham Act is codified in 15 USC 1052.) Sections 2(a) and 2(c) both protect an individual’s right of privacy and right of publicity in trademark law by preventing the unauthorized registration of a person’s name, signature, or image.

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The IP Law Blog

APRIL 14, 2023

The NFL and Las Vegas Raiders threatened to sue a local law firm for trademark infringement, after the firm hired one of its athletes to appear in an advertisement with black and silver branding. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo talk about this dispute on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

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azrights

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Let’s begin by considering the terminology as it’s all too common when it comes to brands to find people have different meanings in mind. I’ll then explain the role of trademarks and why and how to be strategic with them. The Meaning of Brand. But brands have a third dimension or a third purpose. They save us time.

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IP Tech Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Paolo will discuss how to protect your IP in China, sharing insights on the new trademark law proposal, as well as current counterfeiting trends and strategies for how to combat them. The in-person event will take place in Milan on October 12; details and registration are available here.

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IP Tech Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

This ground-breaking decision heralds the expansion of traditional fair use defenses to any trademark infringement claims where a defendant’s conduct relates, in any way, to the broad category of activity considered “expressive” under the First Amendment. VIP Products LLC. Neither of these prongs is easy [for a plaintiff] to meet.”.

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Intellectual Property Brief

APRIL 26, 2021

The increasing number of dog-related trademark claims raises an interesting question of brand collaboration. In the face of senseless litigation, brands should consider working with.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

TPG is a service built around the brand of a world-traveling man sipping champagne in first class, selling to the world his knowledge of the best rewards programs for credit cards and flights. That said, at least some of the issues raised by this lawsuit involve novel and interesting questions of law that have yet to be fully decided.

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IP Blog

JUNE 29, 2021

Foreign individuals or organizations filing for trademark registration in Pakistan may find themselves curious when faced with the obligation to indicate the mark's "date of first use" in their application. Here, we will unpack its legal requirements and implications and help you prepare to bring your brand into this burgeoning market.

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Likelihood of Confusion

MAY 15, 2023

Eric Johnson‘s Pixelization blog has a sweet insight into a sticky trademark mess that Hershey’s could be, theoretically, getting itself into: It’s a Hershey’s-brand three-compartment silicone muffin pan. The post Kissing trademark rights goodbye? appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Despite Emoji Company’s apparent confidence in the strength of its brand, the reality is that consumers looking to buy emoji-themed stickers are likely to search for the word “emoji.” This is not because they seek any Emoji-Company-branded products (licensed or otherwise). ” Trademark law does not restrict that usage.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

This ground-breaking decision heralds the expansion of traditional fair use defenses to any trademark infringement claims where a defendant’s conduct relates, in any way, to the broad category of activity considered “expressive” under the First Amendment. VIP Products LLC.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

I explain my concerns with the SHOP SAFE Act in excruciating detail in this blog post from last year. For bonus coverage, see my blog post on the INFORM Act.]. * * *. academics with expertise in trademark law. The SHOP SAFE Act would do this by fundamentally changing trademark law. March 8, 2022.

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SpicyIP

MAY 15, 2024

Malak is a third year law student from Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab. In case any reader is interested, this order has previously been discussed on the blog here. This two-part post endeavours to counter and add a new perspective to the existing arguments on this blog, which can be found here , here and here.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

A trademark is typically a sign, logo, symbol, word, phrase, design, or combination of them, which identifies the product or service of a particular brand. It recognizes the corporate identity of the brand. To sell the product, using the brand name makes it a trademark. A great example here is Apple.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 23, 2022

More and more companies are entering the Metaverse leading to a trend towards increased filings of trademarks in the “virtual” classes. This blog has reported on this trend here and here. Here is why: New opportunities for growing your brand. Why you need new trademark registrations now. We are here to help you.

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

As we ring in 2024, sip some champagne and make a resolution to check in on your trademark portfolio more often. You may have launched new brands or drastically redesigned your logo since you last interacted with the USPTO. Branding guidelines – high-res logos, company-approved color schemes, etc. It misses you! Stay tuned!

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

.” In other words, they sought to establish (using centuries-old chattel-based theft doctrines rather than trademark law) that a trademark owner has the unrestricted right to shut down anyone using their trademarks, even if no consumers are harmed. to see if it could find some soft spot in Georgia state law.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Anita Gogia is a IPilogue Writer and a 2L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. On May 25, 2021 the Japan Patent Office (JPO) granted Nobuaki Kurokawa a trademark for his apparel brand named “CUGGL” for class 25 (clothing and footwear). Unfortunately for Gucci, its claim was not successful.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 28, 2023

A fundamental principle of trademark law permits the owner of a well-known trademark to forbid third parties from using it in a manner that would lessen its distinctiveness. In accordance with a provision of trademark law known as trademark dilution, the owner of a brand may. 2010 (42) PTC 572 (Del.)

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Garrigues Blog

JULY 6, 2021

They allow companies to promote their brand image and connect with the community around them. When we start any business, one of the first things to choose is the name that will identify you in the market and, if the homework is done, it will be registered as a trademark (see a related post here ). Beatriz Ganso.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Defining Trademark A “trademark” is a mark which is used for a commercial purpose. It is also called a brand name because it contains names, symbols, logos, and taglines that help to identify and differentiate a company’s goods and services from those of others. How do trademarks function?

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Kashishipr

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Today, several generic terms that we use, such as ‘escalator,’ ‘xerox,’ ‘cellophane,’ sound common but were once protected as trademarks. Simply put, trademark genericization is the death of the mark as it no longer acts as a source indicator of the brand owner.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Santa Claus art works which are often used by brands to promote their Christmas related products can be protected copyright law. Coming to the prospect of trademark protection for using the word “Santa Claus” or the character of Santa Claus being used to identify the products or services of one brand from another, U.S

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 24, 2022

By establishing a brand name, a service provider in the hospitality industry can benefit from having many customers and build a good reputation. Here in this article, we shall shed light on the relationship between Trademark Law and the hospitality sector in India. The same is then safeguarded under trademark law.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 27, 2022

During the filing of the trademark application for a motion mark, the applicant should ensure that the movements occurring in the mark should be represented in sequence as presented for the product or brand in question. The Indian Trademark Law and Motion Marks. For more visit: [link].

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Creators need to comprehend the fundamentals of copyright law to safeguard their creations and negotiate licensing and distribution contracts with skill. Trademark Law in the Entertainment Industry When it comes to branding and selling entertainment-related goods and services, trademarks are crucial.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 23, 2022

More and more companies are entering the Metaverse leading to a trend towards increased filings of trademarks in the “virtual” classes. This blog has reported on this trend here and here. Here is why: New opportunities for growing your brand. Why you need new trademark registrations now.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This is generally done by giant corporations and brand names to survive the competition and swallow the small businesses for gains. The modus operandi of bullying and legal threats which are baseless by large entities gets initiated by serving a cease and desist notice which contains threats of instituting a trademark infringement suit.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 16, 2023

Have you ever felt lost in the labyrinth of legal jargon when it comes to protecting your creative works or brand identity? In this short blog we demystify the realms of copyright and trademarks, using the U.S. Unlike copyright, trademarks are all about the name game. Do you need to register your trademark?

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 25, 2021

Several times, we see that luxury brands come up with limited edition products, whether it is cars, watches, cosmetics, chocolates, electronics, etc., Protection for Limited Edition Products under Trademark Law. The post Limited Edition Products: Can they be Protected under IP Law? For more visit: [link].

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Owning a trademark undoubtedly counts as one of the most valuable and crucial assets for every business company or organization. Hence, it becomes imperative not to stay ignorant about a Trademark Assignment. Moreover, trademark assignment proves to be beneficial for both parties involved. Overview of Trademark Assignment.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 2, 2022

On the other side, thorough Trademark Protection and effective market permeation can result in ‘genericide,’ which refers to any mark gaining so much prevalence that it becomes a generic reference for all products in the same vein. Escalator, Trampoline, and Aspirin – Do you know what all these brands have in common?

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IP Blog

AUGUST 28, 2020

However, what seems a simple decision to acknowledge progress on social issues becomes more complicated due to the impact of trademark law.

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