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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Above the Fold

MARCH 31, 2022

Prevents the registration of confusingly similar marks with the USPTO. Provides a presumption of ownership of the registered trademark. An example of a generic “mark” would be COMPUTER for a business that sells computers. Thus, these trademarks are eligible for registration on the Principal Register.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Through IP licensing, IP rights holders grant third parties the exclusive right to use their IP while retaining their ownership. In contrast to IP assignments, which transfer the entire ownership of the IP asset, IP licensing provides only limited use. Understanding the IP License. Creating the IP Licensing Agreement.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 9, 2021

I recently spoke with a small business owner who bought a restaurant, rebranded it, opened it to the public, and received critical acclaim. Then they received a cease-and-desist letter: another company had already registered the identical brand name for the identical services. Second, there’s the cost of time.

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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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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

You put a great deal of effort in choosing the perfect name for your business. You registered the business with the Secretary of State in every state in which you operate. That’s all you need to own your business name, right? There could be businesses in other states with the exact same name, or very similar names.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 31, 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns had a detrimental influence on fashion companies, which further motivated them to grow their business on the Metaverse. The Italian brand Gucci, created a digital showroom for Gucci Garden to go along with its multimedia, real-world “Gucci Garden Archetypes” display in Florence.

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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

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

We have previously written about key steps for brand owners to consider for their trade mark strategy in the metaverse and since then, earlier this year, the 12 th edition of the Nice Classification came into force. physical) marks.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 11, 2022

A business code communicating within a community designed to be closed. The Right to Speak a Brand: Rethinking the Interaction Between Trademarks and Speech in the Age of Expressive Branding Alvaro Fernandez-Mora Tweak of original mark to convey parody/comment: adictas three cocaine stripes v. It didn’t develop organically.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Branding has become more important than ever, particularly in developing an online presence through search engines, various online platforms, and social media. Further, the rise of the “influencer” has opened additional opportunities to deliver brands and products to targeted demographics. Online Marketplace Protection.

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IP Intelligence

JANUARY 1, 2024

Trademark owners should be wary of official-looking email solicitations from attorneys or law firms that claim to specialize in trademarks and are masquerading as Good Samaritans who wish to aid in protecting the company’s brand against another company that has contracted that firm to register the same mark. Over time, owners of U.S.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

IP Ownership Nearly all purchase agreements require the seller to warrant that it owns or licenses the intellectual property necessary for operation of the business. In most cases, this can be broken down between two central areas – technology and branding. Technology is often protected through patents or trade secrets.

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CopyrightsWorld

MARCH 1, 2021

Since you are reading this article you’re most likely either a designer working on brand identity and logos, or a business owner. A logo copyright protects a creative design or an expression of an idea, while a logo trademark protects things that identify a business on the marketplace. Trademark ®. To conclude.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

The dramatic rise in e-commerce in the last two decades saw many brand and business owners struggling to safeguard their Intellectual Property (IP) assets in cyberspace, starting from domain names and then going onto social media handles. NFTs may refer to the digital goods or specific pieces sold in the Metaverse.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 6, 2024

Federal trademark registration is typically unavailable for goods and services related to the sale of cannabis. It’s easy to imagine what may happen if a competitor began using your branding in a way that treads on your investment without legal means to stop them. Federal trademark registration provides nationwide rights.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 16, 2023

Have you ever felt lost in the labyrinth of legal jargon when it comes to protecting your creative works or brand identity? Registration empowers you with a slew of legal protections that can prove invaluable in the event of an infringement battle. They protect brand names, logos, taglines, and even distinctive packaging.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 16, 2021

As a lawyer, we tend to advise that the registration of your IP is of utmost importance since it affords multiple rights to the owner which assist them in their enforcement. In case federal law permits the registration of trade secrets and confidential information, it must be registered as in the case of the United States.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 10, 2020

Another important aspect of the trademark application is asserting the proper ownership of the application. Generally if the business is operating as a corporation or LLC, even if it’s a very small business, generally the corporation or the LLC will be the owner and not the individual.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 2, 2022

An assignment occurs when the ownership of the trademark is transferred from the assignor to the assignee along with or without the goodwill of the business. Assignment without goodwill: Here the assignor assigns the trademark without the goodwill of the brand. Registration of Assignment. When does an assignment occur?

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Patently-O

JUNE 1, 2022

Barclays purchases a number of Lehman Brothers businesses and accompanying goodwill back in 2008 as part of the bankruptcy proceedings. That exchange included ownership rights of the LEHMAN BROTHERS trademarks. But, Barclays was not using the marks and allowed their registration to expire. The spirit of the Lehman Brothers.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A trademark exists in the form of an expression, slogan, or any other sign identifying the services or products of one business and distinguishing them from those of others in the market. It enables people to recognize your business with a name, symbol, color, or other unique combination. Exploring the Essentials of a Good Trademark.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Conceived by Ruth Handler and named after her own daughter, Barbie has, from its inception, been a driving force behind Mattel’s successful branding efforts, resulting in the sale of over a billion Barbie dolls and the expansion of the franchise into various media, including video games, merchandise, and a live-action movie.

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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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Garrigues Blog

JULY 6, 2021

They allow companies to promote their brand image and connect with the community around them. When we start any business, one of the first things to choose is the name that will identify you in the market and, if the homework is done, it will be registered as a trademark (see a related post here ). Let us see it.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Owning a trademark undoubtedly counts as one of the most valuable and crucial assets for every business company or organization. When a business or brand owner mishandles or infringes the Trademark Law during a trademark assignment, it could discredit the enforceability of the trademark entirely, thereby zeroing out its worth.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In our previous post, we discussed how a cannabis business can take steps to avoid potential trademark infringement claims. In this release, we will discuss how a cannabis business can use trademarks for brand protection – despite the fact that federal law prohibits filing a cannabis-related trademark.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Keep in mind the generators are trained on existing material, including things that are protected by copyright and trademark law and registration and patents. used in those generated logos retain the ownership to that original art and do not give you a license to use it exclusively. Can you use it in the ways you want to?

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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. Trademark opposition is a legal process where individuals or businesses challenge a pending trademark application.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A trademark is an important business asset that offers protection to a brand. Businesses own valuable trademarks, which, once registered, can be licensed out. Licensing your trademark can be a beneficial business strategy that can not only strengthen the brand but also allow for expansion into new markets.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 17, 2022

Here are a few reasons why content creators and social media influencers should consider registering their IP: IP registration helps establish ownership of the IP assets, which, in turn, helps enforce rights in the scenario of a legal dispute. In general, domain names are business or brand names followed by.org,com,in,gov,net, etc.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 26, 2023

The Most Important Trademark Fact You Probably Don’t Know Client: “I’ve been in business for a couple of years now, and I want to trademark my company’s name.” trademark law that trademark ownership arises from using a chosen mark in offering and providing goods or services to the public. Client: “I want to get a trademark on it.”

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

A trademark is not just a means of securing and protecting a brand name, it is also a valuable business asset. It’s no surprise then that is a constant race to seek trademark ownership and registration of popular holiday names — but is owning a holiday name even possible? Can you trademark a holiday name?

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Introduction In the current era, especially the period post COVID-19, there has been a tremendous growth in the internet traffic and this advancement has helped merchants to drastically expand their businesses online through utilisation of domain names. They correspond with IP addresses and are easier to remember and type.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

These NFT drops offer valuable learning lessons which every NFT project, brand, and company must consider before launching their NFTs project. In this video, we will also examine the legal strategies each project got right on trademark registration and copyright licensing. The “Crypto Punk” brand name is a trademark.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Using NFTs has, in part, allowed digital artists to associate ownership in an original version of their art through the NFT that can be monetized much like the physical paintings or sculptures of artists creating in physical media. But what does all this NFT discussion mean for a business owner?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or businesses for their creations or inventions. These rights provide exclusive ownership and control over intangible assets, allowing creators to protect their innovations from unauthorised use, reproduction, or distribution.

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