LexBlog IP

MARCH 15, 2024

The amendments reinforce the government’s authority to reject trade mark applications not filed by the AOC or IOC, enhancing the protection of the Olympic brand. Part 2 – Renewal of registration Part 2 of the Act addresses minor inconsistencies in trade mark renewal grace period conditions.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Once the application is filed, it will be examined by the IPI to ensure that it meets the requirements for registration. If the trademark is found to be eligible, it will be published in the Trademarks Journal, and any interested party will have a chance to oppose the registration.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 1, 2023

For both individuals and businesses, trademarks stand as valuable assets, offering protection for unique brands, logos, and slogans. Any entity spotting an identical or similar trademark in the Trademark Journal can file an opposition to its registration.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JUNE 4, 2023

Whether it’s virtual reality experiences, in-app purchases, or digital assets, protecting your brand and creations with a trademark is essential. Understanding Trademarks for Virtual Goods A trademark is a form of intellectual property protection that safeguards a brand or product from being used or imitated by others.

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The IPKat

MAY 5, 2024

The Webinar will feature current program students presenting their latest articles on cutting-edge IP topics, as published in the Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice and The IPKat. IPKat readers have a 10% discount on the registration fee: Just include ‘IPKat’ in your registration form. Register to attend here.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 26, 2022

NEED & BENEFITS OF REGISTERING TRADEMARK: As seen above trademark registration can be granted for words, logos, slogans, devices and more in India. Question which arises at this stage is why the registration is required at all if there are common law defenses available, answer to which will be discussed as we move.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Photo: shutterstock.com Book launch: Copyright and the CJEU UCL’s Institute of Brand and Innovation Law (‘IBIL’) will host the launch of the new edition of PermaKat Eleonora Rosati’s book ‘ Copyright and Court of Justice of the European Union ’ published by Oxford University Press. More information and registration details can be found here.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Stephen further stated that he was in the process of registering the word for advertising and media business with the aim of providing marketing, branding, and related services, there was a lot of interest in the possibility of registering such a term. Should it not be the chant that may be copyright-protected as a musical work?]

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Conferences, Seminars and other Events UCL – Question to Trade Mark Judges The UCL Institute of Brand and Innovation La (IBIL) and MARQUES , the European Association of Trade Mark Owners, will host the event “ Question to the Trade Mark Judges ” on the 7th March 2023. Info and registration here. More details here.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 13, 2023

Process of trademark registration Firstly, A trade mark can be owned by: • One or more individuals • An incorporated company • The trustee(s) of a trust • A political body • A State, Territory or Commonwealth government entity. For other trademarks and special registration types, use the standard trade mark application service.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

JULY 28, 2023

In contrast, M/S Mariyas Soaps and Chemicals recently obtained registration for their washing soap and other related products under the trademark “Chandra.” The court affirmed that the rights granted by trademark registration are not absolute but are subject to the provisions of the Trade Marks Act. Wipro Enterprises Ltd.,

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Frank Schechter which says that a common (Generic) name can be registered by anyone, but no one has the exclusive right to that trademark, For instance, the renowned brand Apple has its trademark registered under various classes but the word ‘apple’ diluted under class 29 of the food category. Court refused the registration for Philips Co.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 12, 2023

This is an important judgment on the interaction of brands within a crowded marketplace. Former GuestKat Jan Jacobi (BarentsKrans) presented an analysis of the recent decision of the Dutch Court of Appeal in the Mexx case, concerning free riding and declining reputation of a brand. More information is available here.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

There are few e-commerce companies which explicitly make copies of brands such as Firstcopyclub, ShoesKartel etc. The scam can be at various levels and multi-facet forms including mimicking websites, selling cheaper copies of brands or even stealing ideas of originators [4]. AHUJA, LAW RELATING TO IPR (LexisNexis Publication 2017).

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We are pleased to announce that registration for the free Certificate Course in Application of Intellectual Property Rights for Startups and Entrepreneurship is currently open. Registration DA-IICT extends a warm welcome to all eligible participants FREE of charge.

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The TTABlog

MARCH 15, 2023

Applicant submitted Google brand search results showing that rose petals are commonly used as decorations at weddings and the like. The Board found the mark to be deceptive under Section 2(a) and, alternatively, deceptively misdescriptive under Section 2(e)(1). In re Intimate Science , Serial No.

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The IPKat

JUNE 26, 2022

Registration is open and more details can be found here. Marques - CELEBRATING MARKS: How sustainability and technology will shape the future of brands - 20 to 23 September 2022 - Madrid, Spain The 2022 MARQUES Annual Conference will be held in Madrid from 20 to 23 September 2022. Registration shall be made by 8 July 2022 here.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 15, 2023

Events 19 January 2023: “Vintage Brands and the New Bad Faith Conundrum” Fide Foundation and TIPSA (Transatlantic Intellectual Property Academy) will hold the 24 Global Digital Encounters on 19 January 2023. More information and registration are available here and here. 26 January 2023: “Who owns your ink? More details here.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

The first trademark registration system was established in the United Kingdom in 1875 with the Trade Marks Registration Act. In the United States, the first registered trademark was granted to the Averill Chemical Paint Company in 1870 for its “Averill Chemical Paint” brand. However, trademark protection in the U.S.

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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. Journal of World Intellectual Property, 23(1-2), 75-81. [6]

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Trademark Registration Fees. When it comes to trademark registration fees in India, there are several essential things to keep in mind. Second, trademark registration requires renewal every ten years to continue protecting your brand. Trademark Registration Cost. The basic trademark registration fee is ONLY Rs.4500/-

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Intepat

JUNE 12, 2023

Introduction Logos, brand names and labels are common distinguishers of the goods or services of one undertaking from another. Therefore, in the modern globalised world, companies engaging in transnational operations are compelled to attain registration for their trademarks in all the countries in which they assume business.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

This is a “serials crisis” i.e., a situation when rising subscription costs for scholarly journals exceed academic library budgets, hampering researchers’ access. I am not even wading into the Bogus Open Access Journals and The dark side of the scientific publishing industry ). One may ask – is open access a solution?

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

Pina D’Agostino is the Founder and Director of IP Osgoode, the IP Intensive Program, and the IP Innovation Clinic, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the IPilogue, the Deputy Editor of the Intellectual Property Journal, and an Associate Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School. 2021 was an exciting year for the IPilogue. Copyright Law.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

It is also called a brand name because it contains names, symbols, logos, and taglines that help to identify and differentiate a company’s goods and services from those of others. Customers can simply differentiate between the brands they were looking for. Customers can identify the brand and its products by a glance.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Intellectual Property such as patents, trademarks, brand value, copyright, etc have become foundational assets for several businesses, seeking greater importance and attention. The National IPR Policy of 2016 has resulted in increasing IP registration since its inception.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In recent years, this economic potential has attracted global brands to expand into the Indian market. If you are a brand looking to establish a presence in India, your first step should be to secure your trademark and its associated rights. Based on these arguments and written submissions, the hearing officer issues a decision.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 24, 2022

Registration is open now and more information about the event is available here. The event will be held in London and registration is now open. UCL Institute of Brand and Innovation (IBIL) - Can the IP System Serve Small Businesses Better? Details about the event and registration are available here.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 30, 2023

Whether you’re interested in trademark screening, searching, clearance, registration, or watching, refer to this glossary of key terms to help you in your day-to-day role. Absolute grounds for refusal of registration are factors within the individual trademark in isolation which hinder registration. See registration fee.

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Intepat

JULY 12, 2021

The registration of unconventional trademarks is not new in India. The purpose of this article is to determine whether a motion mark is registrable under the current Trade Marks Act of 1999 (“the Act”). The mark must also be represented graphically to be published in the Trademark Journal. INTRODUCTION. CONCLUSION.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

We recently spoke with Omolara (Lara) Kayode about brand protection in Nigeria. Lara is a leader in Africa trademark law, and represents the interests of numerous international companies in counterfeit enforcement and brand protection matters. What are the general steps in seeking a trademark registration? Thank you, Lara.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

We recently spoke with Omalara (Lara) Kayode , about brand protection in Nigeria. Lara is a leader in Africa trademark law, and represents the interests of numerous international companies in counterfeit enforcement and brand protection matters. What are the general steps in seeking a trademark registration? Thank you, Lara.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 8, 2021

Call for Abstracts: NLIU International Trade Law Journal Inaugural Edition [Submit by August 31]. We informed our readers that the National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal has recently established the International Trade Law Journal and is inviting abstracts for papers for the inaugural issue of the same. News from India.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 20, 2022

The registration of your product holds enormous significance as it ensures your mark isn’t misrepresented in the market, safeguards your goodwill, ensures control over advertising and branding, and the list can go on. In case one wishes to register their brand under The Trademarks Act 1999, they need to meet certain canons.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

19 The distinctive character of a trade mark must be assessed by reference, first, to the goods or services in respect of which registration is sought and, second, to the perception of the relevant public (see judgment of 12 February 2004, Henkel, C‑218/01, EU:C:2004:88, paragraph 50 and the case-law cited). ” Ardagh at par.

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SpicyIP

JULY 19, 2021

She highlights the issues and barriers to the registrability of smell-marks. She then uses this as the basis for claiming relaxations from the barriers to registrability of such marks. Call for Papers: NLU Jodhpur’s Journal of Intellectual Property Studies Vol. 5, Issue 1 [Submit by September 19].

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SpicyIP

MAY 15, 2023

Recently, tech brands Rario and Striker found themselves in a tussle over the exclusive right to use images and names of famous cricket players on their respective Online Fantasy Sports Platform. Since the petitioner has priority over both registration and the user of the said trademark, the court, thus, ordered the Ld.

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