The IP Law Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog , Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a trademark dispute between NBA Star Luka Doncic and his mother. Listen to this episode here. Read more about this case here. Watch this episode here:

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog , Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a trademark dispute between NBA Star Luka Doncic and his mother. Listen to this episode here. Read more about this case here. Watch this episode here:

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 28, 2023

Trademark reexamination: A new way of attacking registrations Back in the old days, you had to file a TTAB cancellation in order to cancel a trademark registration for lack of use. What if you simply wanted to cancel a trademark registration based on nonuse without going through all the expense and effort of litigation?

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a trademark dispute between NBA Star Luka Doncic and his mother. By: Weintraub Tobin

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) decision in Great Concepts, LLC v. in which the Board canceled Great Concepts’ trademark registration based on a fraudulent Section 15 declaration of incontestability. By: Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog Chutter, Inc., In doing so, the Federal….

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Above the Fold

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Last week, the New Jesey local restaurant — Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar in Somers Point — gave up its “Taco Tuesday” trademark in New Jersey, in favor of resolving a legal dispute with Taco Bell. Looks like Taco Bell’s petition to cancel these trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) ultimately paid off.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Over the years, some businesses and individuals have attempted to trademark the phrase ‘Taco Tuesday’ for various purposes. Similarly, in the early 1980s, Taco John’s, a regional fast-food chain based in Wyoming, filed an application for registration of the trademark ‘Taco Tuesday’. 1572589 under Class-43 in favor of Taco John’s.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog , Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss developments in the trademark dispute between NBA star Luka Doncic and his mother. Listen to the podcast episode here. Watch this episode here:

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog , Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss developments in the trademark dispute between NBA star Luka Doncic and his mother. Listen to the podcast episode here. Watch this episode here:

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IP Tech Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Federal Circuit recently issued a decision with important ramifications on how petitions for cancellation due to fraud will be handled by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“Board”) going forward. The “DANTANNA’S” trademark issued in 2005. The “DANTANNA’S” trademark issued in 2005. In Great Concepts LLC v.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss developments in the trademark dispute between NBA star Luka Doncic and his mother. By: Weintraub Tobin

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a trademark dispute between NBA Star Luka Doncic and his mother. By: Weintraub Tobin

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 4, 2024

Can you obtain a US registration for a foreign registered trademark? Many international trademark owners are familiar with the Madrid Protocol where you file your first trademark application in your home country. Need to register a foreign trademark in the US? What if the foreign trademark has not yet registered?

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

On November 7, 2018, Pest Control, Banksy’s authentication body, filed an EU trademark claim on behalf of the artist for Laugh Now. Trademark law allows Banksy to remain anonymous and maintain his mysterious artistic persona. On May 18, 2021, the EUIPO Cancellation Division ruled in favour of Full Colour Black.

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Garrigues Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

It’s the first anniversary of the Garrigues IP Blog. We take a look at our Top10 most-read posts in this first year of the IP Blog: The Influencers’ Code of conduct comes into force on January 1, 2021: are you aware of your obligations? Banksy Case: registration of a trademark in bad faith and the price of anonymity.

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IP Watchdog

MAY 26, 2023

This week in Other Barks & Bites: The USPTO releases a blog post detailing the success of its Patent Pro Bono Program and announces a proposed pilot for micro entity applicants; NBA superstar LeBron James puts his weight behind Taco Bell in its battle to cancel the “Taco Tuesday” trademark; and Gilead and Teva sign a deal with pharmacies to avoid (..)

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Kashishipr

MARCH 2, 2022

What happens after you get your mark registered as a trademark? Your Trademark Application gets approved, and you receive your registration certificate. Don’t let that Trademark Registration certificate fool you. Furthermore, it will also never enforce your trademark rights on your behalf.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 10, 2022

These two fancy names bear good news for trademark challengers. Anyone thinking of canceling a trademark registration should be encouraged by the Trademark Modernization Act. Known as TMA, the new rules give IP owners more cost-effective ways to attack trademark registrations based on non-use.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Last week, the New Jesey local restaurant — Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar in Somers Point — gave up its “Taco Tuesday” trademark in New Jersey, in favor of resolving a legal dispute with Taco Bell. For more on the dispute and quotes from Gregory Gregory (yes, that’s his real name), see here.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

MARCH 8, 2022

TTAB Cancellation Actions: Terminating an Infringing Trademark Registration. One option is to institute a cancellation action with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the “TTAB”) to challenge the registration of the mark. If you win, the TTAB “cancels” the registration of the trademark at issue.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Is this the time we can really see a change in the fight against Chinese trademark squatters, or are we just adding burdens to legitimate right holders? The China National Intellectual Property Association (CNIPA) has recently published a draft amendment to the Chinese Trademark Law.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 12, 2023

Why Certain Trademark Arguments Are Irrelevant Certain trademark arguments are destined to fail. The secret to a successful trademark response lies in understanding the right approaches for certain situations. Need to overcome a trademark refusal? What are some loser trademark arguments? Be careful though.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Recently, the Delhi High Court referred 3 questions regarding the jurisdiction of a High Court to hear trademark rectification applications, to a larger bench. The question that surfaced here was “which High Court shall have the jurisdiction to hear cancellation/rectification petitions under Section 57 of the Trademark Act, 1999 (‘1999 Act’).”

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 5, 2022

Can you expedite a US trademark application? While it’s not impossible, bumping up a US trademark application can only occur under very limited circumstances. Actually, it is significantly more difficult to expedite a trademark application than a patent application. So this extraordinary remedy is limited by design.

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Patent Trademark Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

What happens when a trademark registration is not renewed? Trademark registrations have strict time periods for renewal. In trademark vocabulary, the process of “renewing” a registered trademark is known as post-registration maintenance. How can you revive a canceled trademark registration?

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 11, 2022

In our continuing effort to combat trademark scams and raise awareness of this important issue, we have recently submitted comments to the FTC. Because there are many types of fraud and government impersonation, only a handful of other commenters mentioned trademark issues. ” More than 100 comments were submitted. .”

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 25, 2021

Protection for Limited Edition Products under Trademark Law. The biggest challenge that arises when it comes to protecting a limited edition product as a trademark is showing continuous use of the trademark. As a result, Ferrari’s mark was cancelled concerning vehicles due to non-use but remains valid for toy cars.

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Trademarks indicate the origin of a product. For being registered as a trademark, the 3D shape of a product must be shown to have an inherent or acquired distinctive character. A 3D shape cannot be registered as a trademark if the shape: Arises from the inherent nature of the object or goods; Provides a technical function; or.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In an exhaustive 107-page opinion, the Board granted petitions for cancellation of two registrations on the Supplemental Register for the color pink applied to the entire surface of hip joint implants, on the ground of Section 2(e)(5) functionality. CeramTec GmbH , Cancellations Nos. C5 Medical Werks, LLC v.

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

What factors matter in choosing a trademark opposition attorney? So it appeared that your trademark application was approved and on track to a registration until it got derailed. If you would rather not give up, here are some suggestions on choosing a trademark opposition attorney. Should you hire a trademark filing service?

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The TTABlog

MARCH 20, 2023

In a whopping 163-page opinion, the Board granted a petition for cancellation of two registrations for the configuration of safety helmets, rejecting Petitioner Honeywell's Section 2(e)(5) functionality claim but sustaining Honeywell's claim of lack of acquired distinctiveness. This blog post will summarize the high points of the decision.].

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Howard that trademark cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) do not have claim preclusive effect against trademark infringement lawsuits in federal district courts because of the TTAB’s limited jurisdiction. 4,170,469 [the “’469 mark”]).

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Garrigues Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The EUIPO Board of Appeal has declared the validity of a trademark containing the well known work of the graffiti artist Banksy ‘ Laugh Now But One Day We’ll Be In Charge ’, having deemed that it was not registered in bad faith. It concludes that the trademark has distinctive character and is not descriptive.

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Garrigues Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The EUIPO Board of Appeal has declared the validity of a trademark containing the well known work of the graffiti artist Banksy ‘ Laugh Now But One Day We’ll Be In Charge ’, having deemed that it was not registered in bad faith. It concludes that the trademark has distinctive character and is not descriptive.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 10, 2022

The Trademark Modernization Act (“TMA”) was signed into law on December 27, 2020. Below are the most notable changes made by the TMA and key takeaways for trademark practitioners and brand owners. New Procedures for Challenging Registered Trademarks and Pending Applications. commerce.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 21, 2022

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). This year, when the t-shirt design for CUGGL was released, the Italian fashion brand Gucci tried to get the trademark cancelled.

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Patent Trademark Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

What is a TMA petition based on trademark nonuse? Third parties can now file petitions to remove some or all of the non-used goods or services in a trademark registration without going through the more expensive and lengthy process of a TTAB trademark cancellation. The TMA final rule can be found here.

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