IAM Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As its PFS licensing programme turns 10, GE’s IP executives reflect on lessons learned in cracking a brand new market

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IP Law 360

JULY 5, 2023

For brand owners seeking to leverage their physical-world brands to expand into the virtual world and vice versa, understanding the current, uncertain trademark landscape and implementing practical licensing considerations is crucial, despite some recent big-name pullbacks from the metaverse, say attorneys at Sullivan & Cromwell.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 2, 2024

Licensing trademarks to franchisees can be a valuable and successful business model—think McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Dunkin’, Orangetheory—but it also comes with some risks. The issue of naked licensing in the context of franchising was at the forefront of the summary judgment decision in Endo Fitness LL, LLC v.

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JD Supra Law

MAY 13, 2022

On May 2, 2022, Marc Lieberstein, a Brand Licensing and Franchising Partner at Kilpatrick Townsend moderated a panel at the International Trademark Association (INTA) 2022 Annual Meeting titled: “The Modern Innovative License: Creative Monetization Strategies for Your Brands.”

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Intepat

JANUARY 24, 2024

Licensing is a legal tool that permits the utilization or reuse of already protected intellectual property. This raises discussions on various factors influencing the decision of licensors and licensees regarding the licensing process. Considerations for sub-licensing, including any specific limitations or financial terms.

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Art Law Journal

AUGUST 11, 2021

Licensing a creative design can provide you with additional income, branding and partnership opportunities. Here we review what licensing is and how to do it. The post How Do I License My Creative Design? appeared first on Art Business Journal.

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Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 6, 2022

This is a story of an NFT project which got off to a great start but was built on a weak foundation by the game and NFT company Animoca Brands , which brands itself as “Driving digital property rights via NFTs and gaming to build the open metaverse.” The brand licensing deal apparently had a ‘term’ that expired.

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The IPKat

MARCH 11, 2024

Here’s what Thato writes: Tax Court of South Africa wrestles with “arm’s length” royalties rate for IP licenses by Thato Moloto On 14 February 2024, the Tax Court of South Africa handed down a judgement in the seminal transfer pricing case of ABD Limited v The Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service ( IT 14302 ).

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 23, 2023

License agreements serve as powerful tools for leveraging intellectual property assets for consumer goods and fashion companies. Various types of license agreements enable businesses to expand market reach, enhance brand value, and drive revenue. By: Clark Hill PLC

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IPilogue

JULY 15, 2021

Beavan told Variety that Disney discussed co-branded products for Target and Singer Corporation as well as a possible fashion collection. Then, in May 2021, the fashion brand Rag & Bone advertised a new, officially-licensed Cruella -inspired collection—without Beavan’s knowledge or attribution.

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Nelligan Law

JANUARY 24, 2024

Now, let’s delve into the legal galaxy of licensing. “Spaceballs” undertakes a delicate dance in the licensing arena, where the gravitational pull of intellectual property laws is a formidable force. In reality, scent trademarks represent a distinctive yet uncommon facet of intellectual property protection.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 19, 2022

Overview Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) continue to generate significant commercial value for brands through the licensing or transfer of intellectual property and commercial rights. This is part 4 of our IP Update series exploring the evolving landscape for Internet, Digital Media and e-Commerce. By: Smart & Biggar

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Patently-O

AUGUST 8, 2021

For a few years the Japanese company Kawai also sold some Schiedmayer branded pianos (apparently without license). Piano Factory’s director noted around 2001 that nobody was making Schiedmayer brand pianos any longer and assumed the mark must have been abandoned. Piano Factory Brief.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

In the world of business, where brands are not merely labels but stories that resonate with consumers, effective brand building is a strategic imperative. Trademark registration aids in building a cohesive brand identity. Consistent Visual Identity Trademark registration solidifies your brand’s visual identity.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 31, 2023

Because the consumer goods industry thrives on brand recognition, many businesses seek to expand their market presence and leverage their established intellectual property through licensing.

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Did you know that some of the apple varieties you know and love aren’t generic names but instead are protected, registered, and frequently licensed brand names? But let’s talk trademarks. Cripps Pink apples date back to 1973, bred by John Cripps and resulting from a cross between a Lady Williams and a Golden Delicious.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The ultimate success of brands and businesses in the modern world largely depends on the groundbreaking innovation that sets them apart from the rising competition in the market. Having a robust Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategizing well to maintain it can do wonders in enhancing your brand value and market share.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 25, 2021

This boom is creating great opportunities for IP owners who want to license their IP for use in NFTs. The IP owners that may capitalize on this NFT boom can include: brands that have famous trademarks, logos, and other brand identifiers; game companies that have unique characters or game art.

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IAM Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As its PFS licensing programme turns 10, GE’s IP executives reflect on lessons learned in cracking a brand new market

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Recording a license agreement concerning an EU trade mark is not mandatory but has several benefits (see the EUIPO’s trade mark Guidelines ): The license has effects vis-à-vis third parties ( Art. Background Brandavid Oy (‘Brandavid’) owned three EU trade marks, which it licensed exclusively to Oy Shaman Spirits Ltd.

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IP Law 360

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Following notice of a settlement, a federal judge in Washington state has dismissed a suit from Seattle-based Docklight Brands Inc. against two firms over a scuttled licensing deal to sell Bob Marley-branded cannabis products in Canada.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Any form of Intellectual Property (IP) , be it a trademark, patent, or copyright, can be licensed to third parties. Through IP licensing, IP rights holders grant third parties the exclusive right to use their IP while retaining their ownership. Understanding the IP License. Creating the IP Licensing Agreement.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

This elevated perception translates into increased brand value, opening avenues for potential licensing, franchising, partnerships, and even financial transactions. Expanding Market Reach The recognition that comes with a registered trademark propels a brand into new horizons.

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Erik K Pelton

APRIL 22, 2024

It allows the owner to use the ® symbol, which conveys a brand’s status and helps ward off Infringers. You appear in the USPTO database, so when other brands are searching and clearing new names, it helps avoid conflicts. Registration creates a tangible asset that can be bought or sold, licensed and assigned value.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Currently, brand owners are at a crossroads—should they dip their toes into new web3 mediums and opportunities, or should they guard against potential pitfalls in this new space?

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 27, 2022

“And I heard ‘em say, ‘nothin’ ever promised tomorrow today”; that is, unless, that promise was memorialized into a properly drafted and negotiated brand licensing agreement. Brand licensing agreements are essential for companies that want to create a successful, long-term business strategy.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Trademarks help brand owners build and communicate their brand’s reputation and value with the relevant public.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 12, 2022

Carrasquillo’s ‘Reloaded’ IPTV Branding. Carrasquillo operated several IPTV services, variously branded Reboot, Gears TV, Reloaded and Gears Reloaded but with those no longer in operation, he needed to make money in other ways. Company Claims Ownership of ‘Reloaded’ Trademark.

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IP Intelligence

JUNE 6, 2023

A trademark license may seem straightforward. Since a license is like any other contract, the licensor can add any number of conditions to the agreement, right? How does a license differ from a franchise? Finally, a franchise is subject to many more regulations than a license because it involves much more than a trademark.

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IP Law 360

JULY 25, 2023

The maker of blockbuster cancer treatment Cabometyx has dropped patent litigation against Teva Pharmaceuticals over a planned generic, instead striking a licensing deal that permits an off-brand version of the drug to be released in 2031.

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JD Supra Law

MAY 8, 2024

Cb Brand Strategies, Llc, et. 25, 2024) - A license agreement with broad terms might seem like a good idea, but it could turn into something that you later regret. Cerveceria Modelo De México, et. al, 2024 WL 1253593 (2d Cir.

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Likelihood of Confusion

DECEMBER 28, 2021

As seen in the Benny Goodman case in the TTAB, celebrity, brand power and trademark rights may outlive a celebrity’s peak performing years, but will bear fruit only as long as the roots. The post Best of 2013: Arnold Palmer and the Perfect Brand appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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JD Supra Law

MAY 16, 2023

This victory could result in millions of dollars in licensing fees for Judge, with respect to both branding and merchandise. By: ArentFox Schiff

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Patently-O

MARCH 20, 2024

requires a case-by-case analysis of irreparable harm and the other injunction factors, even when the patentee’s business model relies on licensing revenue rather than direct competition in practicing the patents. However, the decision may well be seen simply as distinguishing between exclusive and non-exclusive licensing approaches.

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Plagiarism Today

MAY 17, 2022

First off today, Thomas Claburn at The Register reports that the Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) has won a key victory over Vizio as a judge has ruled that the open source GPL and LGPL licenses are not just copyright licenses, but contain an extra element covered by contract law rather than copyright law.

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IP Intelligence

JUNE 5, 2023

A trademark license may seem straightforward. Since a license is like any other contract, the licensor can add any number of conditions to the agreement, right? How does a license differ from a franchise? Finally, a franchise is subject to many more regulations than a license because it involves much more than a trademark.

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IP Law 360

APRIL 3, 2023

Wikimedia is discussing upgrading Wikipedia to the latest version of the Creative Commons license, which is not yet used on the website for text and is available in a variety of languages. General counsel Stephen LaPorte called it a "nerdy" project that he's looking forward to seeing through over the next year.

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