JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As the renewable energy sector continues to experience significant growth and attract emerging companies, it becomes essential for entrepreneurs and business owners to understand the legal landscape surrounding trademarks and potential bankruptcy issues.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 9, 2024

Speakers: Kwan T Loh, Olivier Jean-Lévesque, Nora Labbancz, Reagan Seidler In this webinar, Smart & Biggar's Trademarks team will provide a roundup of Canadian IP law by highlighting some of the most important new laws, cases, and practice directions from 2023 that brand owners should be aware of when doing business in Canada.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

It is easy for businesses to associate their products and services with religion since people are so deeply devoted to their faiths. However, what would happen if business houses wanted to trademark the name of the god they worshipped? Hence to regulate the same legislature has formulated the following law with regards to it.

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IP Tech Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Thus, Punchbowl ’s true impact on trademark law will likely be delayed until resolution of Jack Daniel’s. Nevertheless, in the meantime, Punchbowl remains the law in the Ninth Circuit, which has one of the highest number of trademark infringement filings, as documented by the US Judiciary. The case is Punchbowl Inc.

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IP Law 360

MARCH 30, 2022

A top Russian politician said Wednesday that the country is planning to give retailers and other businesses permission to import goods into the country outside the limits of trademark law.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 11, 2023

Brand owners doing business in Canada should be aware of some of the most important cases and developments emerging within the last year. This overview highlights some recent notable trademark decisions that could impact your business. Please see full Newsletter below for more information. By: Dentons

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Introduction In today’s digital economy, trademarks play an important role in developing a brand’s identity, establishing customer trust, and assuring market competition. Corporations must establish online identities, such as logos, slogans, product names, and brands, to build consumer awareness, loyalty, and trust.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 11, 2024

Trademarks are traditionally considered to be connected with visual elements that include logos, brand names, as well as packaging however, the field of trademarks has widened and it includes non-traditional marks, such as smells, sounds, colors etc. Iconic scents like Chanel No. Iconic scents like Chanel No.

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IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to a $113 million verdict an Oklahoma maker of radio control systems won in a trademark fight against its former partners in Europe, a dispute that has the potential to change how brand owners use U.S. courts to enforce trademarks against foreign businesses, attorneys told Law360.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Thus, Punchbowl ’s true impact on trademark law will likely be delayed until resolution of Jack Daniel’s. Nevertheless, in the meantime, Punchbowl remains the law in the Ninth Circuit, which has one of the highest number of trademark infringement filings, as documented by the US Judiciary. .”

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

In today’s world, businesses are constantly striving to stay as distinct as possible by creating products with an element of uniqueness incorporated into them. This may include creating products with certain distinct features, such as a particular smell or a sound that is exclusive to the product and the brand.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 19, 2024

This article explores real world examples, international perspectives and aims to provide comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding trademark restriction. And dissect the nuances of trademark restrictions focusing on the ineligibility of everyday language for monopolistic control.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 31, 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns had a detrimental influence on fashion companies, which further motivated them to grow their business on the Metaverse. The Italian brand Gucci, created a digital showroom for Gucci Garden to go along with its multimedia, real-world “Gucci Garden Archetypes” display in Florence.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 11, 2022

The Commission is soliciting written comment, data, and arguments concerning the need for such a rulemaking to prevent persons, entities, and organizations from impersonating government agencies or staff and businesses or their agents.” trademarks for clients who are overwhelmingly small businesses. Comments of Erik M.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 31, 2023

If you have come across such ads and have wondered whether such use of a mark infringes the mark of the luxury brand, then you are not alone. In this post, we will explore potential claims raised against advertisements by outlets offering cheaper alternatives to luxury perfumes, often associating their products with the original brand.

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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 ). Let us see it.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 30, 2023

Trademark’s violation A trademark is a special symbol, word, or phrase that sets one company’s goods or services apart from those of competitors. When a business or person uses a registered brand without authorization, creating consumer confusion or deceit, this is considered a trademark violation.

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Corsearch

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Name saturation is an existential challenge for every industry that harnesses trademark law to protect its brand. You can explore what are known as non-conventional trademarks — sounds, colors, smells — to convey your brand messaging. As more and more names are registered, fewer are available for use.

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The IP Law Blog

AUGUST 18, 2022

Many people associate brands with particular colors – if you think of Tiffany & Co., you think of its famous robins-egg blue boxes and branding; if you think of Barbie, you can see the bright pink that came with so many childhood toys. The first company to trademark a color was Owens-Corning.

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IP Blog

AUGUST 28, 2020

While this line by Juliet looks beyond the hateful nature of Romeo's family name, the summer of 2020 has been marked with social unrest leading many businesses and entertainers to reconsider the nature of their names and any connection they have to past atrocities.

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azrights

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Last week’s newsletter How to avoid the biggest brand management mistakes , highlighted that the role of our business name and signs like logos, taglines, characters, or sounds is to enable buyers to recognise that it’s us. Otherwise, the business is at risk of losing its trademark.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Off late these instances of trademark bullying has been a concern and persistent problem in many countries with large entities targeting the small enterprises just for the sake of business gains. This is generally done by giant corporations and brand names to survive the competition and swallow the small businesses for gains.

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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. Trademarks ensure that your offerings don’t get lost in the noise of counterfeits and impersonation.

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Corsearch

APRIL 5, 2024

Key takeaways: Prioritize enforcement: Understand your business, critical markets, competitors, and prioritize enforcement efforts accordingly. Demonstrate value: Stay on top of dockets and use data to demonstrate the value of your trademark efforts to the business.

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IP Intelligence

JANUARY 1, 2024

Trademark owners should be wary of official-looking email solicitations from attorneys or law firms that claim to specialize in trademarks and are masquerading as Good Samaritans who wish to aid in protecting the company’s brand against another company that has contracted that firm to register the same mark.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 31, 2022

In April 2022, ZARA submitted a notice of opposition to Kotrri’s trademark application, claiming that brand names were “conceptually identical” for customers. ZARA’s lawyers also urged Kotrri to change her business name and remove all existing branding. She eventually changed the name to “Zara McLaughlin Studios.”.

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

You may have launched new brands or drastically redesigned your logo since you last interacted with the USPTO. Or perhaps your business has expanded or evolved, and the scope of your registrations ignores some now-crucial products or services. Branding guidelines – high-res logos, company-approved color schemes, etc.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Top Trademark Trends of 2021. 2021 was a busy year in the world of trademarks. The uncertainties of COVID in a second year couldn’t stop huge application filing numbers and many developments in the world of trademarks. The biggest individual brand story of the year was Facebook’s announcement of its new META brand.

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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. Trademark for the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.

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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. It provides you the authority to assign your trademark to another individual or entity temporarily or permanently.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 30, 2023

Yet cannabis businesses continue to grapple with protecting their brands, as trademark protection at the federal level remains unavailable. The current hodgepodge of state trademark regimes will undoubtedly result in litigation and a race to register federal marks once Congress legalizes cannabis. the Lanham Act).

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Intepat

JANUARY 10, 2023

A trademark is a distinctive symbol, logo, name or word that identifies a firm or line of business. It is considered to be one of the most significant assets for any business entity. By registering the trademark, a company’s products and services are easily recognised by the general public. Right to transfer.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We will examine the fundamental ideas and rules of copyright, trademark, and patent laws as well as how they relate to various entertainment business sectors in this extensive book. 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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Intepat

JULY 4, 2023

Given YouTube’s aforementioned popularity, protecting brands from unauthorized use or reproduction on the platform becomes essential. Since the brand value is often connected to YouTube Business, trademark registration increases the value of the YouTube brand. What constitutes a YouTube Trademark Infringement?

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Trademark infringement can occur in various forms, including the use of the trademark on competing goods or services, the use of the trademark in advertising or marketing materials, or the sale of counterfeit goods bearing the trademark.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

A trademark is not just a means of securing and protecting a brand name, it is also a valuable business asset. It’s no surprise then that is a constant race to seek trademark ownership and registration of popular holiday names — but is owning a holiday name even possible? The trademarks are FRANCES VALENTINE and FV.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 14, 2023

Introduction A Trademark is ordinarily granted protection under two cases, viz., However, in cases of trademarks that are well known amongst the general public in their specific sector of business wherein, they are applied, dilution of the mark takes place. However, this only applies to Well-known Trademarks.

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