WIPO Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Taibo Bacar, the celebrated Mozambican fashion designer, talks about what it takes to build an international fashion brand and the next steps in his pioneering business adventure.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Introducing Industrial Design Search , the new AI-powered image search tool within TrademarkNow that enables IP professionals to swiftly search potential designs for registration. What is the difference between industrial designs and patents? Why is it important to register your industrial designs?

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued its one millionth design patent on September 26, 2023. D1,000,000 claims the ornamental design for a dispensing comb. This milestone comes during a particularly prolific period for design patents.

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azrights

MAY 10, 2022

It’s well known that the failure rate of small businesses is extremely high. Entrepreneur.com rates people’s chances of surviving in business beyond 5 years at 50/50, while the chances of failure after 10 years are 70%. With that in mind, here are the top 13 reasons why businesses are less successful than they might otherwise be.

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azrights

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Apple and MacDonalds are household brands that have lost their EU trademarks in recent years, meaning that third parties may now freely use ‘Think Different’ and Big Mac in the EU. What this means is that the legal system shifts the burden of proof so that the brand owners need to show that they’re still genuinely using their marks.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 21, 2022

What is Industrial Design? Industrial design is the process of designing articles (products, devices and objects) to attract customers and improve their marketability. Individuals that make such designs are known as Industrial designers. To protect designs , it has to be registered under the Designs Act, 2000.

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Sander Law

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Trademark Registration for Food Businesses Do you sell food products? Examples of Trademarks Below are some of the types of branding you could register as trademarks, with examples of registered trademarks in Canada. The post Trademark Registration for Food Businesses appeared first on SANDER LAW. have a restaurant?

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Corsearch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Founded in 1999 by Jack Ma, the Alibaba company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most influential online commerce businesses. One of Alibaba’s most popular platforms is Alibaba.com, a leading global wholesale B2B marketplace that facilitates trade between businesses from around the world.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Trademark infringement is the nightmare that keeps big brands up at night. Imagine you’ve conjured up the hottest brand on the market – “Crispy Crunch Delights” , complete with a jazzy logo. ” They are selling what you sell, they are reaping the benefits of your brand, without doing any of the hard work. .”

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Art Law Journal

AUGUST 11, 2021

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

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Corsearch

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Counterfeiting is but one threat that consumers and brands face. Brands now face a rising tide of phishing and brand impersonation designed to mislead and defraud consumers. Background Almost on daily basis brands receive reports on phishing email or websites.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 24, 2023

In this blog, we outline the tools you can use to protect your brand reputation and prevent consumer confusion. Trademark infringement Trademarks are distinctive elements like words, logos, phrases, designs, or symbols used to identify the origin of goods and services.

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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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Corsearch

AUGUST 2, 2023

Your business has likely collectively spent countless hours and resources to build a strong brand presence on Amazon. However, counterfeiters will continuously undermine these efforts by listing counterfeit products and passing them off under your brand name.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Free logo maker online: A logo is an essential component of a company’s brand identity. A well-designed logo can boost your popularity just as quickly as a poorly designed logo can detract from it. When designing a company logo, the color, font, text placement, icon, and many other details are taken into account.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 14, 2023

By following a series of steps, you can safeguard your brand reputation and prevent consumers from being misled. Trademark infringement A trademark is a distinctive word, logo, phrase, design, or symbol used to identify the source of goods and services.

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The IPKat

MARCH 11, 2024

Celebrities are often invited to collaborate to the creation of specific products, or even find themselves at the helm of a brand's artistic direction. A famous Kat Facts Puma SE filed an application to register a Community design on 26 July 2016. However, these collaborations or partnerships don't always work out as they should.

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azrights

JUNE 15, 2022

And in the latest development of the dispute the High Court ruled that Muzmatch has unfairly benefited from Match Group’s reputation and investment in its brand and was riding on Match Group’s coattails for undeserved gain. According to The Guardian , Mr Shahzad set up Muzmatch as a side business in 2011.

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azrights

JULY 27, 2021

Introducing Brand Tuned. To give businesses the best start in life when it comes to developing a new brand, it is essential that intellectual advice is taken during branding projects so the brand can stand, be distinctive, and use protected IP to remain unique. It’s the very heart and soul of your brand.

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Corsearch

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Discover the place where creativity meets compliance and harness the power of ChatGPT and TrademarkNow in generating unique, legally cleared brand and product names and taglines with ease. While many seasoned marketing and branding agency professionals are very sensitive to potential legal issues, none of us can be all things to all people.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

X (formerly Twitter) is one of the most popular social media platforms for businesses and individuals, with around 335 million monthly active users worldwide. Allowing brands to connect with their consumers and establish a recognizable online presence, it is a crucial platform to reach audiences on a global scale.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 1, 2021

When reports about Facebook’s plan to change its corporate name hit the internet, branding experts offered their theories about the driving force behind the social media giant’s decision to rebrand itself. Finally, consulting with seasoned trademark professionals and branding experts is key to a successful rebrand strategy.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

especially in the IT, entertainment and fashion businesses ? Fashion brands, artists and entertainers, among others, have started focusing on producing digital work that is revolutionizing the way we perceive art, through the creation of NFTs and commodities. Are they protectable by design patents? Article 2.4

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 8, 2022

One of them is ‘Design’ which is a composition of colors, shapes patterns, etc which add value and attraction to the product. Designs are advantageous assets that can be protected only if registered under the Designs Act, 2000. Website Designs. PROTECTION OF DESIGN. Picture Credit: Shutterstock].

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azrights

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The brand name and codes play an important role in the management of competition. Inevitably competitors will try to capture some of the market shares of any brand that discovers a lucrative market opportunity. Much of the copying that takes place in business is impossible or very difficult to put a stop to.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 12, 2022

There have been no public developments on that front but Carrasquillo now faces new problems relating to a spin-off business. Carrasquillo’s ‘Reloaded’ IPTV Branding. According to the complaint, NuStar learned that Carrasquillo intended to launch an apparel business under the ‘Reloaded’ brand in July 2019.

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Corsearch

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Discover the place where creativity meets compliance and harness the power of ChatGPT and TrademarkNow in generating unique brand and product names and taglines with ease. We’ve created a seamless experience that allows our customers to focus on what really matters – their brand’s core value offering.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 23, 2023

​​​​​​​Business owners will occasionally express a desire to protect their brand without much knowledge as to the purpose of a trademark or the intricacies involved in the trademark application process. What is a Trademark?

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azrights

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Intellectual Property (IP) is part and parcel of business, yet it abounds with misconceptions. So, making the right choice of name and other branding elements, and being able to identify how IP protects key assets, is the best way to protect a business. I only realised this when I attended Mark Ritson’s brand management course.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 29, 2023

In the fast-paced world of business, where new brands emerge every day, protecting one’s intellectual property has become paramount. Trademarks play a crucial role in establishing brand identity and distinguishing products or services from competitors. What is a Trademark?

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azrights

MARCH 10, 2022

In my case, I wish my podcast had more than 10,000 downloads, but there again when I set it up two years ago on 6 May I was primarily aiming to use the podcast as a way to interview people and learn more about branding for the book I wanted to write. So, I’m now thinking about my 10-year plan for both the Azrights business and the podcast.

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azrights

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Let’s begin by considering the terminology as it’s all too common when it comes to brands to find people have different meanings in mind. The Meaning of Brand. The best way I’ve found to explain brands is by contrasting them to their unbranded commodity counterparts. But brands have a third dimension or a third purpose.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 20, 2022

Industrial Design (ID) is the professional practice of designing products, devices and services which are used by people around the world. In this blog, we will answer what it takes and how to become an industrial designer. Duties and responsibilities of an Industrial designer. How can I become an industrial designer?

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azrights

MARCH 15, 2021

There are two drivers of brand asset strength: uniqueness and fame. For example, when you see the swoosh logo of the Nike brand you know it represents Nike even though it may be featured on its own with no name accompanying it. If an asset is less famous, it is more likely to be mistakenly attributed to a competitor’s brand.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

In the fast-paced world of commerce, where imitation and unauthorized use can compromise a brand’s integrity, safeguarding your unique identity is of paramount importance. Armed with this exclusivity, you send a clear message to potential infringers that your brand is protected and defended by law.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

We love sunflowers at Erik M Pelton & Associates as a symbol of growth and renewal, and tie that into trademark and brand protection. It is found throughout nature—from the human body to plants—and creates structure and harmony intentionally by design. The golden ratio is also found in art, music, design and many other places.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

Since then, giant companies all over the world ― especially in the IT, entertainment and fashion businesses ― have begun to launch products and solutions related to the ever developing Metaverse. Are they protectable by design patents? Other countries are lagging behind. Overview of current legislation in China.

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