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2022 Trademark Law Recap: NFTs, Distinct Branding, and the First Amendment

JD Supra Law

StockX, LLC, Nike filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against StockX, LLC, an online resale sneaker retailer, in February 2022 in the U.S. This case is an important one to follow because it will likely shape the course of how intellectual property law will apply to non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

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A Seller’s Guide to Navigating Intellectual Property Law on Amazon

LexBlog IP

“Trade dress” is a subsection of trademark law and protects the design and shape of a product or its packaging, again to identify the source of the product. He is a mechanical engineer and registered patent attorney that focuses his practice on intellectual property law, primarily in patent law.

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The USPTO and USCO Delivered a Report to Congress on IP Issues with NFTs – Maintains Existing IP Regime

Intellectual Property Law Blog

The Report looked at: i) current and future applications of non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”); ii) how intellectual property laws apply to NFTs and assets associated with NFTs; iii) intellectual property-related challenges arising from the use of NFTs; and iv) potential ways to use NFTs to secure and manage intellectual property rights.

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Protecting Your Brand: Don’t Trust Your Trademark To Just Anyone

LexBlog IP

Safeguard Your Brand: How Choosing the Wrong Trademark Lawyer Can Kill Your Brand @media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6402f22ad89cf2570{display: Trademark law permits others to use your mark if that use qualifies as fair use. important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6402f22ad89cf2570{display:

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Call for Nominations for IPLAC Creator of the Year

Chicago IP

The Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) Creator of the Year Committee is seeking nominations for its 2022 Creator of the Year Award. Trademark Law: A powerful branding program that combines a strong trademark or service mark and a memorable advertising and marketing campaign.

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Scent As A Signature: Examining the Role Of Smell In Trademark Recognition

IP and Legal Filings

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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Trademark Infringement in the Digital Age

IP and Legal Filings

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.