IP Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

2] To resolve this constitutional defect in the IPR process, the Arthrex decision instructed that the director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) “may review final [Patent Trial and Appeal Board, or PTAB] decisions and, upon review, may issue decisions himself on behalf of the Board.” [3] Arthrex, Inc.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

” [2] To resolve this constitutional defect in the IPR process, the Arthrex decision instructed that the director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) “may review final [Patent Trial and Appeal Board, or PTAB] decisions and, upon review, may issue decisions himself on behalf of the Board.” Arthrex, Inc.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Both oppositions were sustained on Spotify’s dilution by blurring claim, with the TTAB not reaching Spotify’s likelihood of confusion or dilution by tarnishment claims. 2022 USPQ2D 37 (TTAB 2022). Basis of opposition. 114 USPQ2d 1497, 1502 (TTAB 2015) (quoting Coach Servs. Spotify AB v. Software Inc.,

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Introduction: Robert Burrell IP Australia exerts extraordinary control over legislative agenda; if you can persuade IP Au. IP Australia also regulates patent & TM attorneys through professional standards board domination. TTAB is better suited, b/c at least get microcosm of LOC cases b/c of competing TM claimants.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 21, 2022

JHO Intellectual Property Holdings LLC , 2022 USPQ2d 770 (TTAB 2022) ( link ), the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board (the Board) granted the Prince Estate’s [i] motion for partial summary judgment against a third-party application for PURPLE RAIN. 1052(d); (2) dilution by blurring under Trademark Act Section 43(c), 15 U.S.C.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 13, 2023

Sadly, the story is the opposite for federal trademarks. NCG”) was denied federal registration for its trademarks: BAKKED and (collectively the “Marks”) by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the “Board”) in a precedential, i.e., binding opinion , said no.

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IP Intelligence

JULY 26, 2022

This is not so in the US, which has a very broad definition of what comprises a trademark in 15 U.S.C. Section 1127: A trademark is any word, name, symbol, or design, or any combination thereof, used in commerce to identify and distinguish the goods of one manufacturer or seller from those of another and to indicate the source of the goods.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 26, 2022

This is not so in the US, which has a very broad definition of what comprises a trademark in 15 U.S.C. Section 1127: A trademark is any word, name, symbol, or design, or any combination thereof, used in commerce to identify and distinguish the goods of one manufacturer or seller from those of another and to indicate the source of the goods.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

law is a certification mark and protection is achieved via registration similar to a trademark. Under the Trademark Act (15 U.S.C.§ Organizations that certify such characteristics may apply to register their marks at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). for the term Gruyère against some very large U.S.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Introduction: Rebecca Tushnet What might we derive from things the Court has said about trademark of late? The purpose of trademark is consumer protection; source-identification is the most relevant consideration but not the entirety of TM law. SCt should get out of business of doing IP, but it’s too late. What is to be done?

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