IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Today, business and commercial environments are evolving at a rapid rate. As a result, companies have begun to strategize their business models in a manner that would boost their goodwill, reputation and authenticity. Such strategies are not merely restricted to trademarking names, patenting products or copyrighting creative material.

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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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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

Additionally, a name is a crucial element of personal branding, influencing perceptions, forming first impressions, and conveying character. For renowned figures, the importance of their name extends to public perception, brand identity, and professional success. It distinguishes us and shapes our sense of self.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 12, 2022

Often, hashtags help businesses reach out to their target audience and connect with them, which may further help them attain and achieve goodwill and raise awareness about their brand. Why Take the Trademark Route? Therefore, a hashtag helps build brand image and a brand community. Conclusion.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 17, 2022

Content creators and social media influencers should obtain the permission of the trademark owner whose brand name or product is displayed on their social media posts or stories. Remember, posting content that contains someone else’s logo, product name, or trademark may infringe upon their IPRs.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 12, 2023

To do this, food firms invest a lot of money in developing and promoting distinctive brands and are increasingly turning to intellectual property (IP) protection as a means of establishing or maintaining their leadership in the industry. IP provides a wide range of tools that can help businesses stand apart from the competitors.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 15, 2022

When it comes to Disney, branding is everything. But what happens if one of the most recognizable faces of one of the world’s most recognizable brands falls out of copyright protection and can be used by the masses? While copyright protection expires, trademark protection does not. By: Haley Sink. Cases, like Dastar Corp.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Selecting a keyword search term is a strategic endeavor for many businesses because such keywords can be used to lure consumers away from competitors’ products or services. Alternatively, should trademark owners have a responsibility to aggressively protect their intellectual property?

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

When we talk about building brand image and attraction, fashion companies put in a lot of time, money, effort, and hard work. Trade dress protection falls under trademark law as the design functions as a trademark, i.e., identifying a product emerging from a specific fashion house or fashion designer.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Sunanda Bharti on the Michelin Stars and its interaction was trademark laws. Bharti is a Professor of Law at Delhi University, and her previous posts can be accessed here. Image from here Mischief, Manifestation, and the Michelin Trademark! What is a Michelin Star in Terms of Intellectual Property Law?

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The same leads to dilution and loss of reputation and goodwill to the manufacturer and his brand name. The courts in India protect barcodes and QR codes under the Trademark Law. He was engaged in the business of certification. India – Lawsuits Revolving Around IPRs in QR Codes & Barcodes. GS1 India v.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 8, 2023

She is intrigued by the field of Intellectual Property Law and wishes to explore the same.] With the growth of competitive businesses around the world, industries are indulging in practices to promote their own goods to make it more attractive for consumers. Image from 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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Kashishipr

APRIL 27, 2022

With the increase in globalization and cross-border trade, intriguing types of trademarks are trending and have become a crucial tool to signify a company’s identity. Motion Trademarks in India. The most critical aspect that may be subject to the Trademark Protection of a motion mark is the succession of images in the said mark.

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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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Kashishipr

AUGUST 18, 2021

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board decided against the opposer since the use of ‘Industry’ did not reflect a secondary meaning. It was submitted that 74 third-party registrations were existent, and the consumers did not associate with the brand as a household name. Popular Examples of Family of Trademarks.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

We recently spoke with Omolara (Lara) Kayode about brand protection in Nigeria. Kayode & Co, a boutique IP law firm with offices in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. Lara is a leader in Africa trademark law, and represents the interests of numerous international companies in counterfeit enforcement and brand protection matters.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

We recently spoke with Omalara (Lara) Kayode , about brand protection in Nigeria. Kayode & Co, a boutique IP law firm with offices in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. Lara is a leader in Africa trademark law, and represents the interests of numerous international companies in counterfeit enforcement and brand protection matters.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Despite the judiciary’s efforts to address the concerns under current intellectual property laws like copyright and trademark, the absence of relevant and specific provisions for the protection of personality rights has started to pose a serious threat.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 21, 2023

Of course, each use stems from the shorter phrase “make your mark,” embodying the mere notion of the archer hitting the target , or maybe even the less educated simply indicating agreement with an initial, an X, or a cross , or at times a craftsman adding “ a maker’s mark—essentially personal branding.”

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In further defense of my conclusions, however , Independent Business v. VIP Products, Jack Daniel’s, the maker of the popular whiskey brand, filed a lawsuit against VIP Products, a company that sells a dog toy shaped like a whiskey barrel. a consumer packaged goods company, in support of the petition.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Rierson, Trademark Law and the Creep of Legal Formalism Various rules w/in TM law have been codified that we seem to be treating more as formalistic labels or bright line rules when a more practical approach is preferable in TM context instead of leaning on labels. Formalism creeping back in: three examples. (1)

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