LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 7 This is the seventh in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. In the world of business, where brands are not merely labels but stories that resonate with consumers, effective brand building is a strategic imperative.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 4 This is the fourth in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. A registered trademark isn’t merely a logo or a symbol; it’s an asset with intrinsic value.

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 9, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video Sounds, Colors, Scents, and Other Nontraditional Trademarks. Non-traditional trademarks are those things that indicate the source of a brand, but are not brand names, logos, or slogans. Buildings can be registered as trademarks. Colors can be registered.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 8 This is the eighth in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. In the digital age, where online presence is integral to business success, safeguarding your brand’s identity across the virtual landscape is a priority.

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Sander Law

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Trademark Registration for Food Businesses Do you sell food products? Then you have trademarks that are worth protecting through trademark registration! Examples of Trademarks Below are some of the types of branding you could register as trademarks, with examples of registered trademarks in Canada.

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Sander Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Trademark Registration for Musicians Are you a musician? Then you have trademarks that are worth protecting through trademark registration! Examples of Trademarks Below are some of the types of branding you could register as trademarks, and examples of musicians with registered trademarks in Canada and/or US.

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Sander Law

MARCH 1, 2023

Trademark Registration for Charities and Non-Profit Organizations Are you a charity or non-profit organization? Then you have trademarks that are worth protecting through trademark registration! Information resources: website, publications, audio and video recordings Interested in registering your trademarks?

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Kashishipr

APRIL 6, 2022

Sound trademarks are widely recognized in developed nations like the United States, and their knowledge is now rapidly growing in developing nations like India. In India, a sound that can be graphically represented by a succession of musical notes with or without words can obtain Trademark Protection.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Trademark is a form of intellectual property which includes any sign which is capable of being represented and drawn graphically and is able to distinguish one’s goods or services or both from the competitors. Registration of a trademark is not necessary, but is highly advisable. Who can register a trademark?

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Above the Fold

MARCH 31, 2022

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) maintains two trademark Registers: the Principal Register and the Supplemental Register. As the chart below shows, these Registers share some important commonalties but also have key differences. Principal Register. Supplemental Register.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 25, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video Will AI Change Trademarks? Let’s discuss artificial intelligence (AI) in general, and whether it’s going to affect and impact the world of trademarks, and filing and registering trademarks. The post What Will AI Do to Trademarks? I have no such fears.

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 7, 2022

Is it possible to register a trademark in the metaverse? What may have been unimaginable years ago has become a genuine concern for trademark owners who care about the virtual world. Yes, you can register trademarks for virtual goods with the USPTO. How do you trademark in the metaverse? Times are changing.

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The following is an excerpt from my book, Building a Bold Brand. Trademark registration with the United States Patent and Trademark. as low as $225, and the resulting trademark registration provides a. myriad of benefits to its owner: Using the registration symbol (®) looks nice, and the official.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 3, 2023

A trademark can be any word, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination of these features that helps differentiate your goods or services from others. Businesses should consider seeking trademark registrations to protect their brands against unauthorized use by others, but also because a registered trademark can add credibility to your brand.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 19, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video An Ounce of Trademark Protection is Worth a Pound of Curing a Trademark Dispute. This statement is really true when it comes to trademarks. Yes, it takes some time and money to protect a trademark upfront. Having that registration also allows your brand to use the ®.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 24, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video Will AI Change Trademarks ? And yet, they only filed the trademark application for ChatGPT a few weeks ago, and they only filed for OpenAI last year. So big companies sometimes need reminders about the value of trademark protection as well. I have no such fears.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

How can you realistically enforce your trademarks? Trademark enforcement is not only for millionaires and big companies. Startups and small businesses can use cost-effective ways to stop or discourage trademark infringement. By employing smart tactics, you can increase trademark protection while spending less.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 2, 2022

What happens after you get your mark registered as a trademark? Your Trademark Application gets approved, and you receive your registration certificate. Don’t let that Trademark Registration certificate fool you. Furthermore, it will also never enforce your trademark rights on your behalf.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

What is a registration of trademark? Trademark registration is not a mandate under the Indian trademark law, however it is advisable to go for a registration for certain reasons. Under Section 31 , the registration certificate of the trademark serves as an evidence during infringement lawsuits.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The commencement of the Spring/Summer Fashion Week 2024 has seen luxury brands display their designs on the ramp again. Apart from designer clothes, this year also saw the debut of new signature colours of two beloved luxury brands-Burberry and Gucci. Gucci currently has 29 registered trademarks in the EUIPO alone.

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 26, 2021

The following is an edited transcript of my video “How Can You Avoid Losing Your Trademark Rights Over Time?” ” There are four things that a trademark owner should do to ensure that they don’t lose the strength or protection in their trademark, even after it’s registered.

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 1, 2021

It is becoming increasingly vital that Registered Trademarks are used to maintain their validity and their ability to be enforced against third parties. Trademark cancellation actions can be filed by third parties and can prove to be extremely time-consuming, costly, and damaging to the brand. What Constitutes Use?

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 13, 2023

A trademark is used to set one trader’s products and services apart from another. Trademark means: A trademark is a right that is granted for a letter, number, word, phrase, sound, smell, shape, logo, picture and/or aspect of packaging. The more successful a business is the more valuable the trademark becomes.

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The IPKat

MAY 11, 2024

A Kat reflecting on emerging branding strategies for plants. Why does the patent use a different name from the registered trademark? And what can this tell us about branding strategy for plants? These denominations cannot be registered as trademarks - for example, under Article 7.1(m) Seeing red?

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U.S. Department of Commerce

AUGUST 9, 2021

Protecting our Trademark Customers with Federal Registration of USPTO Marks. Guest blog by David Gooder, Commissioner for Trademarks . Or if a business appearing to be affiliated with the USPTO solicits fees to help file your application and perform other registration services for you at a price that seems too good to be true.

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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.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The process for registering a trademark in India begins with the filing of an application with the Intellectual Property India (IPI), the national trademark office. Once the application is filed, it will be examined by the IPI to ensure that it meets the requirements for registration.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 27, 2023

Despite the fact that the duration of protection varies, a trademark can be renewed in perpetuity by paying additional fees after the first term has expired. In a larger sense, trademarks stimulate initiative and entrepreneurship by providing their owners with renown and financial reward.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

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.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 5, 2022

The Trade Marks Act, 1999 governs and deals with the mechanism of registration, protection, and illegal use of trademarks in India. Additionally, it also deals with the exclusive rights of a trademark owner, penalties for Trademark Infringement , remedies for damaged goods, and modes of transference of a Registered Trademark.

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IP Intelligence

JANUARY 1, 2024

As the new year gets underway, we want to flag the newest misleading trademark email scams, as these communications have become more advanced in their targeting. Recently, the fraudulent scammers have become more sophisticated with their solicitations by claiming to be attorneys or law firms with expertise in trademark law.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 9, 2022

The growth of internet and internet related facilities have made brands shift a major part of their business online, some generating the entirety of their income through online sales. In this blog, we will see brands and trademarks on the internet and how to protect them from infringement. Domain names and trademarks.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 14, 2022

Navigating Brand Protection and Trademarks for Social Media Influencers. Building a brand or business as an influencer on social media is not easy. Not only are you tasked with building a successful, recognizable brand, you’re building yourself as the brand. Making a brand out of a social media business.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Introduction Trademarks are an important division of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) as it considerably contributes in identification and promotion of a product. A well- known trademark helps the consumers in spotting the difference between similar products by educating them about the product which results in informed choices.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 9, 2022

Trademark, and design are two very crucial kinds of IPRs which provide a certain extent of protection at their levels. There exist several IPRs and it is important to be aware of which one is suitable for your brand/ business. There are added benefits to each IPR that come along with their registration.

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azrights

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Last week’s newsletter How to avoid the biggest brand management mistakes , highlighted that the role of our business name and signs like logos, taglines, characters, or sounds is to enable buyers to recognise that it’s us. The cancellation of Lacoste’s trademark paved the way for Crocodile to register its own crocodile logo in New Zealand.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The plaintiff, SSPL, had filed a lawsuit against the defendant NTC in the Bombay High Court, alleging Copyright and Trademark Infringement. According to SSPL, this practice was dishonest as it could make NTC benefit from the reputation and goodwill of SSPL’s brand name. Plaintiff’s Arguments. SSPL was incorporated in 2004.

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