The IPKat

MARCH 20, 2022

Spring seems to be approaching and many IP events and opportunities are about to greet the new season. EVENTS ECTA ®etreat | 7 April 2022 | Milan, IT The ECTA ®etreat entitled " The never-ending challenge of shape protection: design, trade mark and copyright " will be held in Milan on April 7, 2022!

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

From time to time, this Kat receives queries from clients in relation to the registrability of slogans as trade marks. Let’s take a closer look at the “TAKE FIVE” hard seltzer marketed by Studio Beverage Group in the image below. In any event, it is rather interesting to see that Studio Beverage Group, Inc.

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43(B)log

JANUARY 18, 2022

This seems wrong to me—like holding a skateboard nonfunctional because you can also use roller skates if you want personal wheels, or the Dippin’ Dots ice cream configuration nonfunctional because one can eat regular ice cream instead—but does provide a nice illustration of the importance of market definition to functionality determinations.

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The IPKat

JUNE 26, 2022

While enjoying (or not) this heatwave, check the latest IP events and opportunities to be cool for the summer! The event is designed to encourage interactive discussions among participants through panel debates, with each of them covering 4 or 5 key topics related to each specific sector. closing dinner), IP Lunches (incl. and the EU.

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The IPKat

APRIL 26, 2022

The sun may not be shining in every place, but there are certainly lots of IP events that will make your day and week brighter! The event shall tackle the use of gender-neutral language in decisions, potential priority for the selection process and other relevant topics. Registration can be made on the event's website.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

APRIL 21, 2023

This event is meant to focus on women entrepreneur who has shown stupendous innovation calibre and creativity in the field of IP and its effective applicability. Women in all regions are shaping the world through their hard work and this year’s theme would encourage more women to use the IP system.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

The dramatic rise in e-commerce in the last two decades saw many brand and business owners struggling to safeguard their Intellectual Property (IP) assets in cyberspace, starting from domain names and then going onto social media handles. Furthermore, the purchase of virtual products and services could be used in multiple virtual worlds.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MARCH 28, 2023

Holdings, LLC is a company that produces and sells consumer fireworks under the brand name ‘ 76 Pro Line. 76 Pro Line items have been featured in displays and product demonstrations at several annual events including Western Winter Blast , Pyrotechnics Guild International , Cobra-Con , and the National Fireworks Association Expo.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Gucci Ancora's Roblox event Colour is known to be one of the most predominant visual elements in products and consequently in their brand identity. It is common knowledge that - especially in the luxury sector - the brand can be one of the most valuable assets of the company. 017215237 , 017215245 , 017535832 , 017535816 ).

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 23, 2022

Here is why: New opportunities for growing your brand. Numerous companies are currently getting into NFT technology to generate brand awareness, retain customers, and create new revenue streams. Adidas, for instance, offers NFTs as souvenirs for participants of real or virtual events. We are here to help you.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A trademark is an important business asset that offers protection to a brand. Licensing your trademark can be a beneficial business strategy that can not only strengthen the brand but also allow for expansion into new markets. Today, the majority of successful, well-known brands rely on the licensing model for their success.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 16, 2021

Through various links and advertisements, people are lured into signing up for a website that offers ‘free’ movies, sports events, or books. After completing the registration process, subscribers indeed get access to a movie library. Perhaps a new brand will surface soon?

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 23, 2022

Here is why: New opportunities for growing your brand. Numerous companies are currently getting into NFT technology to generate brand awareness, retain customers, and create new revenue streams. Adidas, for instance, offers NFTs as souvenirs for participants of real or virtual events. We are here to help you.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Market Competitiveness: IPRs grant entrepreneurs exclusive rights to their innovations, safeguarding them from unauthorised usage by competitors. This defense aids in preventing potential assaults on the startup’s revenue streams and place in the market.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 20, 2022

There are several kinds of trademarks in India that are eligible for registration the Trademarks Act 1999. Device Mark- A device mark establishes a logo, a combination of words, a monogram, or a graphical representation of a brand. IMPORTANCE OF TRADEMARK REGISTRATION IN INDIA. For example – Infosys. They are as follows-.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Co-existence agreements are a way to allow potentially confusing trademarks to exist simultaneously in the market without any action of trademark infringement. On the other hand, Marc Jacobs started using the word “THE” on numerous products as a form of humorous branding. How the Ohio State University secured registration.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 29, 2024

Unveiling Merchant Privileges in the Shadows of Craftsmanship Developing nations like India require financial and technical support to market their products internationally and attain the sustainability of GI. They even know less in the event that their GI is being abused and deceived by someone else.

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The TTABlog

MAY 1, 2023

Hudson Brands, Inc. May 31, 2023 - 1 PM [In-person]: In re Intrinsic Brands, Inc. and design for "Providing an on-line computer database in the field of stock/securities market information; Providing investors with financial information; Providing stock/securities market information." Opposition No. Opposition No.

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The TTABlog

JULY 24, 2023

Because the involved goods are in-part identical and there are no restrictions in the opposed applications or pleaded registrations, the Board must presume that these goods travel in the same trade channels to the same classes of consumers. July 14, 2023 [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Thomas W. Wellington).

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

They by using social sites such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Snapchat , and many other,create ad revenue, brand endorsement prospects, as well as other income sources. Influencing others via social media is one of the most influential and efficient method of marketing and they get good pay out from it.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Fashion Week season is the chance for fashion brands to show their flair and dynamism by launching new creations, ready to be devoured by buyers, influencers, journalists, consumers, and unfortunately, also by competitors. The organizational or logistical nature of the event, albeit sensational, cannot be protected.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 7, 2022

As a result, the logo and name are registered as trademarks under the act of 1999 to protect the brand name and value. It demonstrates to a buyer where a product came from and how much he can trust that product based on the brand value associated with it. Trademark Infringement. Indirect Infringement. Registered Trademark.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Yet, the 2 nd Board of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office held otherwise in a recent decision ( Case R32/2022-2 ) that refused registration of the Saddle shape in relation to “ Bags, handbags, pouches (leather goods), travel kits (leather goods), toiletry and make-up cases (empty) ”.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 7, 2022

As a result, the logo and name are registered as trademarks under the act of 1999 to protect the brand name and value. It demonstrates to a buyer where a product came from and how much he can trust that product based on the brand value associated with it. Trademark Infringement. Indirect Infringement. Registered Trademark.

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IIPRD

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The major impact that IP is making in the market is unfathomable. Effective and timely registration of IPs is now what the company strives for. Some facts were: In the US, nearly 40% of the market value of an average company is absent from its balance sheet. cola brand is estimated to be worth US$80 billion.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

As a fan of gin, this guest Kat could not help but notice a recent decision of the UK IPO Opposition division involving two “Hare” brands. Harrogate Distillery Ltd T/A Whittaker’s Gin owns a UK registration for the mark below (the “Hare Logo”), covering, among other things, “gin” in Class 33. The Hearing Officer rejected this request.

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Garrigues Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2021

It is not that you in particular and your trademark are being targeted, but awareness on how to proceed yields value to your brand. Registrations will not prevent others per se from trying to enter the market with similar signs covering similar goods and services: you need to be vigilant and take into account the following ground rules.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The Trademarks Act of 1999 does not forbid the use of names of gods or goddesses, religious symbols, or figurines in and of themselves; But it simply limits the registration of the mark under the Trademarks Act’s Section 9(2)(b), as is shown while reading the clause. In Parul Food Specialities Pvt. Lal Babu Priyadarshi [9].

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Garrigues Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has issued its guidelines on the classification of goods and services relating to NFTs, establishing the bases to approach the legal challenges resulting from their registration and the scope of protection afforded to owners.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 25, 2023

However, the expo organizers shut down the booth before the event started, preventing GGC Industries from exhibiting at all. “Protecting intellectual property is not just about defending a brand or a product; it’s about preserving the integrity of creativity and innovation.

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SpicyIP

MAY 18, 2022

The Indian Trade Marks Registry is also seeing activity under classes 9, 35 and 41 for registration of trademarks in relation to ‘downloadable virtual goods’ and online virtual services. If not for these efforts, the virtual goods market has the potential to be very competitive. Dec 15, 2021.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 28, 2021

The court went on to explicitly mention that “ grant and issue of patents and registration of trademarks are exclusive matters falling within the sovereign or government functions and have erga omnes effect, which means that rights and obligations arising from this decision shall be generally applicable on all.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 5, 2023

To profit on the reputation of another brand, competitors began copying marks or acquiring deceptively similar trade marks with a desire to obtain the goodwill of well-known marks. 1] This empowers an enterprise to market its product effectively and allows consumers to differentiate between products of identical natures or classes.

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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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The IPKat

JULY 7, 2023

In April, this Kat, taking advantage of her status QMUL Alumna, had the opportunity to attend the flagship event of the More Than Just a Game (MTJG) conference series. The last panel of the day explored the fact that the Metaverse could provide another hurdle in the rights linked to the music licensing process.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

For almost a century, the Plaintiffs have been making and marketing Unani and Ayurvedic medicines, oils, syrups, and non-alcoholic beverages, among other things. ’ Plaintiffs claim that their original registration of their ‘RoohAfza’ was obtained in 1942 under Class 5 and that the registration is still valid today.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 13, 2022

Jagmohan , when the question was whether a news article can have copyright protection, the High Court of Bombay clearly stated that natural happenings and events cannot be the copyright of the person who first reported the incident. In the case of Indian Express Newspaper (Bombay) Pvt Ltd v.

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