The IPKat

APRIL 30, 2024

Anastasiia Kyrylenko, our GuestKat, exploring the case of subsequent overlap between trademark and copyright protection and its implications for the public domain. And in a world brimming with trademarks, what is the ultimate purpose of the public domain? Is the overlap of different IP regimes genuinely problematic?

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Alessandro Cerri discussed a recent decision from the High Court of England & Wales, which found that the packaging of Aldi's own-brand cloudy lemon cider product had not infringed Thatchers Cider Company's trade mark. Trade Marks and GIs A Kat all wrapped up. Image from Pixabay.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 20, 2022

For North American museums with works still under copyright, the 2017 publication Guidelines for the Use of Copyrighted Materials and Works of Art by Art Museums by the Association of Art Museum Directors will come in handy. However, many of the masterpieces housed by museums are in the public domain.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

On the occasion of the opening of a new store in NY, the well-known clothing brand created a collection of NFTs based on digital copies of works of famous artists such as Miró, Tàpies and Barceló, incorporating various outfits of the collection available at the store, to be displayed in the Decentraland Metaverse, at the coordinates 16.78

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IP Law 360

JANUARY 26, 2022

Online apparel retailer Vintage Brand LLC urged a federal court in Illinois to toss a trademark infringement suit brought by the University of Illinois or to make the institution clarify its claims, arguing the company's products only use historical images that are in the public domain.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 20, 2022

The North American Free Trade Agreement defines a trade secret as “Information having commercial value, which is not in the public domain, and for which reasonable steps have been taken to maintain its secrecy.” A trade secret gives a competitive edge to brands and businesses over their rivals in the industry.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

From a user’s perspective, domain names are more easily remembered than IP addresses and remain the same despite IP address changes behind the scenes. Domain names also play an important role in conveying branding and as a result can be worth considerable sums of money.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 7, 2023

With no announcements from Sky or the Premier League, and the associated court orders not yet in the public domain, the scope of the Sky order remains unclear. Operating from various domains, the brand GenIPTV has been a target for rightsholders for some time. Existing information may help to narrow things down, however.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The public domain is, broadly speaking, a good thing for both consumers and creators, although the creators of the original work passing into the public domain might feel differently were they still alive to put up a fuss.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 3, 2024

Picture it: You’re skyrocketing to success, your brand is the talk of the town, and your image is as recognizable as the golden arches or the swoosh. With this limelight, wouldn’t you want to dictate where and how your image flutters through the public domain? What Does This Mean for You, O Trailblazer of Endeavors?

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Another crucial change is abolishing the national regime of exhaustion of IP rights for certain goods and brands. The list includes such well-known brands as Apple, HP, Panasonic, Siemens, Tesla, and Volkswagen. The list includes such well-known brands as Apple, HP, Panasonic, Siemens, Tesla, and Volkswagen.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

As a fan of gin, this guest Kat could not help but notice a recent decision of the UK IPO Opposition division involving two “Hare” brands. Whittaker’s also claimed that there was a risk that Little Hare Gin’s product would be of lower quality, thereby causing damage to its brand. Pictures of marks are in the public domain.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Moreover, trademarks also add to the brand value of a particular product or service. Generic trademarks refer to a trademark or a brand name that has turned into a generic term or has become synonymous with a particular product or service solely due to its popularity. Typically, a generic trademark loses its secondary meaning.

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

There are even brand-new fees for requesting an oral hearing ($500) and for filing an appeal brief in an ex parte appeal ($200 per class). In 2019, that extension ran out, and 95-year-old works from the 1920s began to enter the public domain every January.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The chapter explores how American nurserymen and seed houses turned to branding strategy and federal trademark law to restrain the circulation of stolen plants and prevent "humbuggers" from taking advantage of their reputations. The other two chapters turn to the conceptualisation of nature in patent law.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

Additionally, a name is a crucial element of personal branding, influencing perceptions, forming first impressions, and conveying character. For renowned figures, the importance of their name extends to public perception, brand identity, and professional success. It distinguishes us and shapes our sense of self.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Also, if the features of the trademark have changed, if new graphic elements have been added or modified, or if a re-branding proceeding has occurred, among other situations, it is advisable to apply for new registrations to cover the newly adopted features of the brand.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 15, 2022

When it comes to Disney, branding is everything. But what happens if one of the most recognizable faces of one of the world’s most recognizable brands falls out of copyright protection and can be used by the masses? By: Haley Sink. copyright protection in 2024.

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2021

Nintendo, represented in the lawsuit by one John Kirby , systematically dismantled Universal’s claims, pointing out serious questions of trademark and copyright ownership, including the fact that Universal itself had successfully argued in a separate lawsuit seven years earlier that the plot of King Kong was in the public domain.

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The IPKat

JUNE 26, 2022

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. I will take up this post on the 1 September 2022.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

Vintage Brand, LLC , 2022 U.S.P.Q.2d 2022 The Pennsylvania State University (“Penn State”) sued Vintage Brand, LLC (“Vintage”), an online retailer of screen-printed goods featuring logos and images, for violations of federal and state trademark and unfair competition laws. In The Pennsylvania State University v.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

IP licensing provides business companies and organizations with additional or core revenue streams, which enables them to increase brand awareness, enhance their overall reputation, and extend their offerings (products or services) into new geographies and markets across the globe cost-effectively. Bottom Line.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 12, 2022

Now, this documentation may raise concerns about protection of IP as it may fall into the public domain. This refers to the identification, documentation, transmission, revitalization and promotion of cultural heritage. Consequently, it has asked Shein to explain the use.

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Dragons' Den

APRIL 6, 2023

The duo were clearly aware how important it is to look at what registered IP you can get early into your product development phase before it’s in the public domain. So where’s the IP in Solar Buddies’ sunscreen? It can really help with getting funding as well as deterring and/or stopping competitors from copying your product.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 11, 2022

A: author of Esperanto consigned it to the public domain. Authors have options: they can surrender to the public; they can assert complete control; or something in between. She thinks there’s more flex in merger than Yoo does. SAS: does inviting people in some of the way invite them in all the way?

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The IPKat

JANUARY 18, 2022

And as a brand new GuestKat I couldn't do anything but agree with those experienced Kats and add that a similar situation is that of a rightholder that files a request for preliminary injunctions and sees it refused because the alleged infringer has not (yet) started marketing. So much for commercial certainty, says Merpel. license.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 5, 2023

over a TV and radio advertisement which the latter had commissioned on behalf of bottled water brand Brio Blu. holding that the character of Zorro had fallen in the public domain. Let’s see what happened. Background Back in 2007, US company Zorro Productions sued CO.GE.DI.

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

For those looking to find copyright-free works to use, one rule of thumb is that any work created prior to 1924, no longer has copyright protection (in the public domain). This type of Intellectual Property protects words, symbols, slogans, or even sounds that identify products or services and distinguishes the brand from competitors.

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IIPRD

JULY 4, 2021

It wasn’t long till these set of symbols were adopted by the leading tech-brand Apple in its keyboard and since then, its use has been unstoppable. The Japanese word “emoji” literally translates to mean “picture letter” and represents emotions in the form of pictures or characters, easily identifiable and correlated by the human brain. (ii)

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 29, 2024

The intended strategy, which calls for a significant investment of time, money, and patience in order to get the international GI brand and introduce GI products to the global market, may be beyond the means of the average artisan or rural producer.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 29, 2022

The following are some of the most essential guidelines to follow in order to avoid violating intellectual property laws: It has to be your work; Permission to use given by the creator; It must fall within the scope of the public domain; It is protected under fair usage. DIFFERENT COMPONENTS IN FORTIFYING E-COMMERCE.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Sometimes there are brand partnerships—Nike and Ben & Jerry’s—but sometimes aftermarket customization adds more brands, like Nikes customized w/Amazon Prime logos. And sometimes brands do unauthorized customizations—McDonald’s customized a PS4 with painted McD fries. Will people assume co-branding? Why are we here?

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IIPRD

JANUARY 23, 2023

Patent are valid for the duration of 20 years before coming into public domain) Patent infringement can occur in two ways. It is also generally available to Amazon Brand Registry. 14] In April 2022, Amazon launched Amazon Patent evaluation Express (APEX) Programme. [15]

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. billion) as this is the reason for its global importance. Is blockchain useful for pharmaceuticals?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. billion) as this is the reason for its global importance. Is blockchain useful for pharmaceuticals?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. billion) as this is the reason for its global importance. Is blockchain useful for pharmaceuticals?

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

For those looking to find copyright-free works to use, one rule of thumb is that any work created prior to 1924 no longer has copyright protection (in the public domain). Anyone who then tries to use the name Alligator for their shirt brand would be infringing the trademark. Steve Schlackman (1975).

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