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How To Brand Using Trademarks Strategically

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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. I’ll then explain the role of trademarks and why and how to be strategic with them. The Meaning of Brand. But brands have a third dimension or a third purpose. They save us time.

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Smells like Luxury, Does it Cost a Trademark Battle?

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If you have come across such ads and have wondered whether such use of a mark infringes the mark of the luxury brand, then you are not alone. In this post, we will explore potential claims raised against advertisements by outlets offering cheaper alternatives to luxury perfumes, often associating their products with the original brand.

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Understanding Copyright, Trademark and Halloween Costumes

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To answer that and other questions about Halloween costumes, we have to step back and look at how copyright and trademark law apply to costumes. This means, theoretically, that elements such as the Superman “S” can be protected by copyright because they are separate elements that are merely copied onto the clothing. Bottom Line.

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Let the Chips Fall Where They May: Hershey Sues Californian Cookie Maker

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Cookie Department”) for copying Hershey’s famous Kisses shape. The design of Hershey’s cone-shaped small chocolate “Kisses” has been a registered trademark with the United States Patent and Trademarks Office (USPTO) since 1996. On September 28, 2021 , The Hershey Co.

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Bombay High Court Rules that Copyright Registration of a Label is not Compulsory

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According to SSPL, this practice was dishonest as it could make NTC benefit from the reputation and goodwill of SSPL’s brand name. According to NTC, the SSPL label mark was only a registered trademark, and therefore, it couldn’t be used as an artistic work. Defendant’s Response. Concluding Remarks.

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What’s the Difference Between Copyright and a Trademark?

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Have you ever felt lost in the labyrinth of legal jargon when it comes to protecting your creative works or brand identity? In this short blog we demystify the realms of copyright and trademarks, using the U.S. Do you need to register your copyright? Unlike copyright, trademarks are all about the name game.

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Fashion Industry – Trademark and Trade Dress Protection

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When we talk about building brand image and attraction, fashion companies put in a lot of time, money, effort, and hard work. Trade dress protection falls under trademark law as the design functions as a trademark, i.e., identifying a product emerging from a specific fashion house or fashion designer.