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Concept Of Trademark Bullying: Forceful Enforcement Of Trademark Rights In The Name Of Protection

IP and Legal Filings

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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Here’s How You Can Maintain Your Trademark Registration in India

Kashishipr

Maintaining a Trademark Registration can indeed be challenging if you aren’t familiar with the Trademark Law. However, there exist some steps and guidelines you can take and follow to ensure your Registered Trademark remains protected and valid. Exclusive Trademark Rights for Trademark Owners in India.

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China: Recycled Packaging and Trademark Infringement, a Questionable Decision in the Tsingtao Beer Case

IP Tech Blog

If, instead, this were a case of trade dress infringement, the right holder would have to file a civil lawsuit under the Unfair Competition Law and prove: a) the notoriety of its product packaging/decoration, b) the infringing act, and c) the damages. 57 of the Chinese Trademark law. Tsingtao’s choice.

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Let the Chips Fall Where They May: Hershey Sues Californian Cookie Maker

IPilogue

The design of Hershey’s cone-shaped small chocolate “Kisses” has been a registered trademark with the United States Patent and Trademarks Office (USPTO) since 1996. One Brands sold a product labelled “Tough Cookies Only” which Cookie Department argued infringed on its “Tough Cookie” trademark.

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Trademark For Business Growth

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

To obtain trademark protection, a business must first adopt a graphically represented mark which is unique and distinguishable. Section 9(1) (c) of the Trademark Act, 1999 prohibits the registration of words used commonly. Ownership Registered trademarks are easier to enforce since they typically carry a presumption of ownership.

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What is a common law trademark?

Patent Trademark Blog

In contrast, many foreign countries give trademark rights to the first filer. US trademark law is different. What can a common law trademark owner do? Even without a registered trademark, a common law trademark owner can still have significant rights. Common law rights as defense?

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2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

The IP Law Blog

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. Likewise, it makes no sense for a company not to have a firm understanding of its potential intellectual property assets.

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