SpicyIP

JUNE 17, 2022

As reported , Revlon, the iconic cosmetics brand, has filed for bankruptcy. The New-York based cosmetics company reportedly struggled due to competition from other established brands as well as a host of small companies that use social media. Revlon, however, has a more direct connection with India in the trademark sense.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) states, ” a trademark protects brand names and logos used on goods and services.

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IP Tech Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

The recently published Draft Amendment to the Chinese Trademark Law is proposing the introduction of important changes to the current trademark system in China. This will enhance the chances of a brand to obtain a certain degree of well-known status recognition. Therefore, well-known status is not a defined degree of notoriety.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 31, 2023

In 2024, the trademark process timeline to registration can take between twelve to eighteen months at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). That is why it is crucial to have an experienced trademark attorney file a trademark for you.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 4, 2023

First, this decision is the latest in an ongoing saga focused on two globally valuable Cuban trademarks: COHIBA for cigars and HAVANA CLUB for rum. trademark law intersects with international treaties, administrative law, and international relations. can cancel a subsequent trademark registration in the U.S.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 17, 2023

The recently published Draft Amendment to the Chinese Trademark Law is proposing the introduction of important changes to the current trademark system in China. This will enhance the chances of a brand to obtain a certain degree of well-known status recognition. Therefore, well-known status is not a defined degree of notoriety.

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IPilogue

JULY 27, 2021

This legislation contrasts Canada’s agreement with the European Union (EU) to enforce geographical indication protection for wines and spirits. French champagne producers are protected by intellectual property rules established by the World Trade Organization (WTO) that gives them a monopoly over the use of their brands.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Deckers ) filed a lawsuit against Sydney-based footwear company, Australian Leather Pty Ltd ( Australian Leather ) for trademark infringement, the U.S. Trademarks that are distinctive, and therefore eligible for protection in one country, may have a generic meaning and therefore not be registrable or enforceable in another.

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SpicyIP

MAY 18, 2022

Trademarks and the Metaverse: Imaginary Rights or Real Wrongs? World over companies are rushing to protect their trademarks in the online, virtual environment – the metaverse. In the US too, several companies are protecting their trademarks for similar goods and services. Aparajita Lath. Image from here.

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Olartemoure Blog

MAY 26, 2023

The report provides a spotlight on foreign countries and their laws, policies, and practices to provide adequate and effective IP protection and enforcement for inventors, creators, brands, manufacturers, and service providers. trading partners.

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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Whether you are looking to make your own non fungible token to sell or you’re looking to buy an NFT as an investment, you need to be aware of copyright and trademark laws that might apply to your NFT. Trademark rights can be even more confusing to navigate in the world of NFTs. Copyrighting vs Trademarking NFTs.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Talking about the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the businesses are more into getting a US trademark registration due to its more relevance. The recent trends have seen an increase in the filing of trademark applications by various proprietors. The Trademark Modernization Act. Change in trends.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 30, 2023

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.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

’s (“Whirlpool”) famous KITCHENAID trademarks and trade dress. In January 2022, Whirlpool sued Shenzhen alleging trademark infringement and dilution, trade dress infringement, and unfair competition under both federal and state law for Shenzhen’s sale of its stand mixers sold online under the names COOKLEE and PHISNIC.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2024

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. A patent protects an invention. As the U.S. Copyright Office. then it is no longer a trade secret.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 8, 2023

For game developers – whether your company is a AAA producer or you’re a basement hacker with a great idea – protecting the IP in your game is crucial. Protect Your Game’s Intellectual Property How, then, to safeguard what you’ve worked so hard to create? Trademark application – U.S.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 17, 2022

Trademark in Bahrain. ?????????A A trademark is a sign or form used to distinguish the goods, products, or services of one establishment from those of other establishments. In addition, a mark of sound or smell can be considered a trademark. If the proprietor wish? Things that can be registered in Bahrain.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Q: 2016 Kenya law has a detailed framework for protection, bulldozing through all these issues. Q: what happens when brands represent source communities? Defendants won after a day-long trial before a judge, based on lack of substantial similarity in protected expression. Trademarks and indigeneity: three ironies. (1)

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Have you ever wondered who protects the IP rights of IP lawyers? But what happens when these protectors of IP seek the protection of their IPs? Accordingly, an interim order was passed restraining the respondents from using the trademarks of ‘Fox and Mandal’ or representing themselves as being affiliated with the petitioner firm.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The following is an excerpt from my video, The Many Pieces of a USPTO Trademark Application. Have you ever looked at the USPTO Trademark Application Form online? And also in the trademark forms, there are a lot of nuanced and important decisions that have to be made. Do you own it as a person, the trademark application?

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IIPRD

APRIL 3, 2024

Introduction The Indian fashion market is pegged at an impressive value of $50 billion, out of which 10% consists of international luxury brands. [1] Protection of Fashion: IPR Indian fashion houses have begun to toe the line of Western fashion houses by registering their designs and fashion works as IPR. [4] However, this is limited.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

Fashion brands, artists and entertainers, among others, have started focusing on producing digital work that is revolutionizing the way we perceive art, through the creation of NFTs and commodities. Are they protectable by design patents? Since then, giant companies all over the world ? Other countries are lagging behind.

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The TTABlog

JULY 5, 2022

The Board found that Coca-Cola’s brands “had reputations that would be familiar to Indian American in the United States, and that Meenaxi was attempting “to dupe consumers in the United States.” trademark rights in the THUMS UP or LIMCA brands." trademark rights in the THUMS UP or LIMCA brands." 2020), cert.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 12, 2021

GI protection of wines and spirits originating from a specific region. The uniqueness that Champagne carries has led to its protection as a Geographical Indication (GI). Since the year 1967, Champagne enjoys GI protection under the Lisbon Agreement as an “appellations or origin”.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

In turn, this attracts interest from businesses ranging from fashion and sports brands, sport teams, designers, game developers, and other content owners. Securing the right IP protection for an NFT will be key to its successful commercialization and exploitation by the creator and its owner. Is this the same in the US and China?

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

Let’s look into what those intangible assets might be, and how they can be protected. This is where trademarks play a role. Names or logos used to sell a product may be protectable even if the product itself is nothing new. Consumers may expect a certain level of quality or other product characteristics from a brand owner.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 21, 2023

This call is backed by a recent report from brand protection company Corsearch. Besides pirate sites, the report also links Cloudflare to trademarking. Up until recently, USTR even listed Amazon’s foreign online stores as “notorious markets” Does that mean that these shouldn’t be allowed to operate?

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43(B)log

JULY 3, 2023

27, 2023) Industria sued Latinfood for trademark and copyright infringement; Latinfood counterclaimed for tortious interference against Industria and another counterdefendant Cordialsa. Industria, based on Colombia, produces and distributes food products under two relevant brand names: Zenú and Ranchera. Here, the U.S.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The following post explores the bioavailability and efficacy of various cannabis products, followed by a brief overview of the legal protection afforded to each as an intellectual property asset. Over the millennia, our bodies have evolved to better protect themselves. How can flower be protected as IP?

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LexBlog IP

JULY 10, 2023

Infringing use of trademarks or engaging in acts of unfair competition “in commerce” within the U.S. In cases involving both domestic and foreign activities, the crucial factor is whether the conduct relevant to the statute’s focus occurred within the U.S. See Hetronic International, Inc. Abitron Austria GmbH, 10 F.4th

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The IPKat

JANUARY 27, 2023

How do products and trademarks fit within a new environment? What happens when a foreign entity – being a colonizer, an investor or a consumer – meets and interacts with the locals? Do the incumbent cultural, social and legal systems change as they respond to the migration of the creative people or their imported business practices?

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Garrigues Blog

MAY 4, 2021

The scope of protection and the scenarios in which you can enjoy such protection will depend on the type of IP rights on which you rely. Think for example of a handbag by a well-known clothing brand. To protect our rights, we could resort to three different types of IP rights: trademarks, industrial designs and copyrights.

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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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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

Fashion brands, artists and entertainers, among others, have started focusing on producing digital work that is revolutionizing the way we perceive art, through the creation of NFTs and commodities. Are they protectable by design patents? Other countries are lagging behind. We have specifically covered this topic in a previous blog.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summaries of posts on the new Patent (Amendment) Rules, and some thoughts on safeguards which can be used by intermediaries to prevent trademark infringement. Anything we are missing out on? Drop a comment below to let us know.

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SpicyIP

MAY 2, 2022

We’re pleased to bring you a timely guest post by Sangita Sharma on a recent order by the Delhi High Court, on the usage of a competitor’s registered trademarks as keywords or adwords. The plaintiff filed the suit seeking protection of its various registered trademarks used by Defendant No.1- 1- Booking.com B.V

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Under EU trade mark law, trade marks with a reputation are entitled to enhanced protection. Let's find out more with this analysis by Katfriend Federica Pezza (Hogan Lovells), who looks at how the latter are protected under Italian law in the aftermath of the Alitalia saga and what their relationship is to the former.

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