Managing IP

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Sources are most concerned about a broad bad-faith definition, changes to the opposition timeline and appeal process, and a repeat filing ban

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Trademark 52

Art Law Journal

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Pauline Brown, renowned expert on luxury branding and founder of Aesthetic Intelligence Labs, discusses the definition of aesthetic intelligence and how it can drive business interests.

Business 96

Business Branding Brands Branding 96

Erik K Pelton

MAY 2, 2022

And believe it or not, nonprofits definitely need trademark protection. You see, nonprofits have brands just like any other organization or business. So their brands are very, very important and they are eligible for trademark protection just like any other brand. They are brands, they can and should be protected.

Trademark 147

Trademark Branding Brands Branding 147

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 15, 2022

We recently spoke with Marcello do Nascimento regarding trademark and brand protection strategies in Brazil. Please tell us a little about your trademark and brand protection practice. What important considerations should trademark owners keep in mind when seeking to protect their brands in Brazil? Thank you, Marcello.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Registration 52

JD Supra Law

JUNE 1, 2022

A recent federal appeals court decision has shed light on the legal status of delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (“delta-8 THC”) and its implications for cannabis brand owners. By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Trademark 98

Trademark Branding Brands Branding 98

43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

There’s no authoritative definition of cultural appropriation, but overlap in definitions: power imbalances between person using expression and source community (which might not even like that identification), lack of understanding of user, offensiveness (which may be based on decontextualization of meaningful symbol).

Branding 59

Branding Brands Branding Art 59

The IPKat

JULY 12, 2022

As noted by GuestKat Becky Knott in her earlier post ( here ), brand owners have been very active in protecting their brands through attempts to secure trade mark registrations in response to the rise of the Metaverse.

Non-Fungible Tokens 144

Non-Fungible Tokens Branding Brands Branding 144

Art Law Journal

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Pauline Brown, renowned expert on luxury branding and founder of Aesthetic Intelligence Labs, discusses the definition of aesthetic intelligence and how it can drive business interests.

Business 52

Business Branding Brands Branding 52

Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 5, 2022

What if you started using the brand name on social media? So if you’re using a brand name on social media, now is a good time to protect it. In fact, in almost every situation, it’s better to apply to register your brand name sooner rather than later. You’ve told the world about it. No, it’s not wrong.

Registration 147

Registration Trademark Social Media Branding 147

JD Supra Law

JULY 21, 2023

Although you may have never heard of Shein, your children definitely have. After popping onto the e-commerce scene in 2008, it has sky-rocketed into a $100 billion company as it sells more clothing than any other brand worldwide. Shein is one of the largest fashion companies in the world.

Social Media 52

Social Media Branding Brands Branding 52

IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

[Image Sources: Shutterstock] Legal issue involved Recently, in a new ad campaign launched by ‘Domex’, a Hindustan Unilever brand. In this advertisement campaign Domex has openly compared itself to Reckitt Benckiser’s toilet cleaner brand ‘Harpic’.The HUL Domex’s ad take a dig at toilet cleaner brand Harpic, , HARPIC v.

Fair Use 87

Fair Use Advertising Advertising Branding 87

JIPEL Copyright Blog

APRIL 26, 2021

Danielle Bernstein is a 28-year-old New York City influencer and founder of the brand We Wore What (“WWW”). million followers threw their full support behind TGE, and in November 2020 the brand filed its own separate lawsuit for copyright infringement against Bernstein. How does an influencer and fashion designer become so despised?

Social Media 52

Social Media Copying Branding Brands 52

IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 11, 2024

Trademarks are traditionally considered to be connected with visual elements that include logos, brand names, as well as packaging however, the field of trademarks has widened and it includes non-traditional marks, such as smells, sounds, colors etc. Iconic scents like Chanel No. Iconic scents like Chanel No.

Trademark 90

Trademark Intellectual Property Branding Brands 90

JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

2020), this narrow definition of infringement can create venue problems for name-brand pharmaceutical. 1514 (2017), and the Federal Circuit’s application of it in Valeant Pharms. Mylan Pharms. 3d 1374 (Fed. By: Fish & Richardson

Branding 81

Branding Brands Branding 81

IP and Legal Filings

MAY 24, 2024

The dispute revolved around an antediluvian luxury handbag brand ‘Hermès’ and artist Mason Rothschild for his avant-garde creation called MetaBirkin NFTs. Hermès vs Rothschild: A Bird’s Eye View Before going over the verdict with a fine-tooth comb, here is a brief recollection of facts for the readers (it’s been more than a year after all).

Non-Fungible Tokens 79

Non-Fungible Tokens Trademark Art Branding 79

LexBlog IP

JULY 3, 2023

According to the FTC’s announcement, the updated Q&A contains guidance for influencers on when and how to disclose material connections across different kinds of platforms, views about brand monitoring of influencers and platform disclosure tools, and discussion of issues with online reviews (e.g.

Social Media 52

Social Media Advertising Advertising Editing 52

Above the Fold

JULY 3, 2023

According to the FTC’s announcement, the updated Q&A contains guidance for influencers on when and how to disclose material connections across different kinds of platforms, views about brand monitoring of influencers and platform disclosure tools, and discussion of issues with online reviews (e.g.

Social Media 52

Social Media Advertising Advertising Editing 52

IPilogue

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Since the film discusses both the Gucci family and the Gucci brand, it may be helpful to examine each mark. The word ‘Gucci’ however, is also a fashion brand currently owned by the French corporation Kering. Therefore, the family has no legal control or stake in the Gucci name as a brand.

Branding 110

Branding Brands Branding Trademark 110

43(B)log

MARCH 8, 2024

The products at issue are uniformly branded with the phrase “C + Collagen.” Gross Skincare allegedly knows that consumers will pay more for skincare products that contain collagen and intends for consumers to infer from the “Collagen” branding that the products do so.

Branding 59

Branding Brands Branding Advertising 59

Olartemoure Blog

MARCH 16, 2022

The situation is similar in Colombia since there is no regulation explicitly directed to “nutraceuticals”, nor a legal definition for these products is in place. These products are not specifically defined by law in the US but are regulated by FDA as well as Dietary Supplements. Sentence 2004-00883 of June 7, 2018.

Registration 98

Registration Branding Brands Branding 98

The TTABlog

JANUARY 9, 2023

However, the starting point for registration is the statutory definition of a trademark. A word that fails to distinguish goods or services does not meet the statutory definition of a trademark, and thus cannot be registered. Like genericness, “failure to function” finds its statutory basis in Section 45’s definition of a trademark.

Trademark 140

Trademark Social Media Registration Copying 140

The IP Law Blog

MAY 27, 2021

However, Modelo Grupo (“Modelo”) and Constellation Brands (“Constellation”) would say there is a lot riding on the answer. Modelo, whose parent is Anheuser-Busch InBev (“AB”), created the Corona brand. Based on its popularity, most would say, “Who cares whether hard seltzer is beer, just give me one.”

Licensing 103

Licensing Branding Brands Branding 103

LexBlog IP

JUNE 16, 2022

Trademark law was developed to help protect a seller’s “brand” in connection with the marketing and labeling of products for sale to avoid “consumer confusion.” AK Futures produces and distributes e-cigarette and vaping products, including a brand of delta-8 THC products known by Cake.

Trademark 52

Trademark Law Branding Brands 52

The IP Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2022

Trademark law was developed to help protect a seller’s “brand” in connection with the marketing and labeling of products for sale to avoid “consumer confusion.” AK Futures produces and distributes e-cigarette and vaping products, including a brand of delta-8 THC products known by Cake.

Trademark 52

Trademark Law Branding Brands 52

TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

At the time of writing, the most popular sites using these brands are still online. tv are definitely included, as these already point to ACE banners. Over the past months, we have seen reincarnations of several pirate brands previously shut down by ACE. net and livehd7.tv

Branding 98

Branding Brands Branding Social Media 98

TorrentFreak

MAY 13, 2023

While the industry group’s definition is broad enough to encompass all streaming services offering licensed content, a more specific description for the lion’s share of related piracy is carried out by people using YouTube-ripping tools. Similar brands appear in legal documents relating to a High Court ruling in the UK.

Music 133

Music Branding Brands Branding 133

IP Tech Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

This will enhance the chances of a brand to obtain a certain degree of well-known status recognition. The definition of the boundaries between concepts like “well-known,” “certain,” and “high reputation” are important. The same applies to the definition of relevant public. There will be varying degrees of notoriety.

Trademark Law 57

Trademark Law Trademark Law Branding 57

Traverse Legal Blog

JANUARY 26, 2021

With the legalization of various forms of marijuana in some states, products involving Cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp have been rapidly entering the market, and businesses are seeking to protect their brands in this growing market. Do I Still Have Rights if Someone is Using a Name, Mark, or Brand Similar to Mine?

Trademark 97

Trademark Registration Branding Brands 97

IP Tech Blog

MARCH 29, 2022

v Warner Music UK Ltd has confirmed falls within the definition of a “ communication “. The post Brand Protection for Entertainment Rights Holders: The Ongoing Battle to Keep the Pirates at Bay appeared first on Global IP & Technology Law Blog. Rights holders should work with lawyers to identify the ultimate source of the problem.

Branding 57

Branding Brands Branding Copyright 57

IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 9, 2022

The Income Tax Act of 1961 established the definition of royalty. Section 9 (1) (vi) of the Act has an exhaustive definition of ‘royalty,’ which excludes any consideration that would constitute the recipient’s income charged under the heading “Capital gains.” Taxation of Intellectual Property Rights.

Intellectual Property 86

Intellectual Property Branding Brands Branding 86

43(B)log

MARCH 29, 2024

Schotte alleged a “substantial price premium” of at least 25% more for the Wipes as compared to non-flushable wipes from the same brands. I think that’s definitely wrong, but it’s consistent with a pattern where courts allow themselves—or juries they supervise—to find facts but don’t like legislatures doing so.

Law 59

Law Advertising Advertising Branding 59

LexBlog IP

APRIL 10, 2023

Recently, the owner of a restaurant concept entered into what it thought was a routine trademark license agreement with a licensee to operate a “Rooh” branded Indian restaurant in Chicago. Specifically, it noted that “other franchise related claims all use similar definitions of what constitutes a franchise.”

Licensing 52

Licensing Trademark Business Advertising 52

Michael Geist

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

But the problems with expansive definitions in the bill are not limited to the “making available” provision. Bill C-18’s definitions for “news content”, “news business”, and “news outlet” are also exceptionally broad, raising their own series of concerns. Which version is correct? explained by a journalist for the organization; and.

Journalism 82

Journalism Editing Business Government 82

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.

Trademark 86

Trademark Social Media Advertising Advertising 86

IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This has led to consumers opting for brands that pledge their duty to contributing towards environmental protection by means of minimalism and sustainability. In today’s era of eco-branding, wherein trademarks are used to distinguish sustainable brands from the mainstream commercial ones, the latter engage in the practise of “greenwashing”.

Branding 79

Branding Brands Branding Trademark 79

LexBlog IP

APRIL 17, 2023

This will enhance the chances of a brand to obtain a certain degree of well-known status recognition. The definition of the boundaries between concepts like “well-known,” “certain,” and “high reputation” are important. The same applies to the definition of relevant public.

Trademark Law 52

Trademark Law Trademark Law Branding 52

Corsearch

MARCH 8, 2023

She is responsible for managing Chemours trademark, copyright, and trade dress portfolio with two major brands being Teflon™ and Freon™. “ My major focus is the protection and enforcement of the company brands and working with the business to craft strategic plans for the brands.

IP 52

IP Branding Brands Branding 52