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Landmark Trademark Battles: Shaping Brand Protection Globally and in India

IP and Legal Filings

INTRODUCTION Section 29 [1] of the Trademark Act, 1999 , defines infringement as: “Trademarks infringement occurs if an unauthorized party makes use of a registered trademark in a way that is likely to lead to confusion about the origin of the product.” FAMOUS CASES OF TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT 1.Foreign

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From Russia, with trademarks? Maintaining IP rights during wartime

The IPKat

After Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 , many brands announced that they would leave the Russian market. For example, McDonald's sold their business and the Russian-owned restaurants can no longer serve the McDonald's menu nor carry the McDonald’s name. Who actually left? Image from Pixabay.

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The Recent Trends in Trademark Squatting and Infringement in India

IP and Legal Filings

This is because names mean so much in today’s society, especially when it comes to business and intellectual property. A brand’s name, particularly when it takes the shape of a trademark, can define its identity, reputation, and value, making it an asset that is valuable to safeguard.

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EMP&A comments on Trade Regulation Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses

Erik K Pelton

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. Introduction.

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UNABLE TO REGISTER YOR TRUE BRAND DUE TO PRIOR IDENTICAL REGISTRATIONS? HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO

Selvam & Selvam Blog

I think you would agree with me that protecting a brand has become increasingly difficult in this digital era, where originality is becoming a thing of the past. So, how do you approach this issue when your brand is caught in the middle of it?

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Brand Security: Exclusive Rights and Protection Provided by Trademark Registration

LexBlog IP

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 2 This is the second in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. One of the most compelling reasons to register a trademark is the exclusive rights it confers upon the owner. They can be limited to a small geographic area.

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“It Might Be Your Character, But It’s My Business” The Saga of Themed Public Places and Trademark Infringement

IP and Legal Filings

Nonetheless, trademark infringement has grown to be a serious problem there, with legal repercussions for the owners. Thus, raising a very valid question that whether a themed restaurants violate trademark rights of the show it is based upon? Theft of trademarks may be a bigger issue for character-themed cafés.