Corsearch

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In an environment where brands face escalating online threats and fragmented data, data-led insights empower teams to proactively identify risks, measure impact, and strengthen brand protection strategies. The modern challenges in brand protection Brand protection has evolved into a complex, high-stakes challenge.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 21, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video How to Water Your Brand for Growth. I talk about my lack of green thumb, because it relates to so much of my branding, where I use sunflowers and plantings as metaphors, and I use the tagline, Making Trademarks Bloom Since 1999. Prolific marketing: getting your brand out there.

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Erik K Pelton

APRIL 25, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video Even Trademark Lawyers Make Branding Mistakes. Believe it or not, even trademark lawyers can make branding–or maybe even trademark mistakes–from time to time. I didn’t want to go down that road because the brand name wasn’t resonating with me.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 18, 2025

Part II] Cryogas Judgment: Supreme Court Stops Copyright from Gaslighting Design By Aditya Bhargava In the first part of the post, I looked at how jurisprudence has evolved from the Microfibres case in 2006 up to the present case in Cryogas. This became known as the functional vs. aesthetic dichotomy in design cases.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 27, 2025

But what is the right time for assessing a design infringement? Background Koninklijke Philips NV (Philips) marketed various air fryers under the brand Airfryer. Since 2010, it owns registered Community designs (RCD) for the Airfryer, including RCD no. The preliminary injunction was granted on the basis of design infringement.

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Nelligan Law

JANUARY 9, 2025

Herms has meticulously curated its brand as the zenith of luxury, the champagne-soaked pinnacle of exclusivity. Herms spends millions protecting their brands exclusivity because thats the whole point. At this rate, even the phrase luxury brand might need a rebrand. A Birkin isnt special if everyone has one.

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Corsearch

DECEMBER 10, 2024

These strategies are reshaping consumer perceptions of counterfeit goods and creating significant challenges for brand owners. This blog explores the threat of counterfeit hauls and livestreams, as first detailed in our Brand Protection: The Social Media Threat eBook.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 12, 2025

Fashion brands contribute a lot to the changing trends in the fashion industry with their creative designs. This creativity is rewarded via protection under IP laws, mainly under design rights, copyrights, and trademark protection. Right from Y2K trends to 90s minimalist fashion, we observe that fashion isn’t ever constant.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 11, 2021

Earlier this week, independent fashion designer Bailey Prado took to Instagram to call attention to a different fashion label that, according to her, copied her “whole life.” ” Prado was talking about the “fast fashion” brand Shein. This has created a serious problem for many luxury designers.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This blog will examine the features, benefits, effective functioning, and strategies on how best to use the Madrid Protocol to protect the brand globally. Country Designations- Desires may be expressed by applicants as named member countries for which they seek trademark protection as ‘designated countries.’

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Introduction Well, the online space is indeed centuries apart from any business process for creating a brand and speaking with its audience; now everything can even protect its intellectual property. This is where trademarks truly reflect as a brand identity and shape a very rapid recognition. It has also brought a lot of challenges.

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

February 6, 2025 Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC (EMP&A), a leading trademark law firm dedicated to protecting brands, is proud to announce the successful registration of U.S. As technology continues to reshape the legal industry, EMP&A remains at the forefront of integrating innovation with legal expertise.

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Corsearch

MARCH 19, 2025

With Gen Zs growing influence on global eCommerce, their attitudes toward counterfeiting present both a challenge and an opportunity for brands. In his previous role as Head of Digital IP Enforcement for Tommy Hilfiger , Alastair lead the global strategic operations for brand protection, encompassing both online and offline actions.

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IP Close Up

JUNE 10, 2025

Inspiration that encourages “borrowing” or sampling from other creators is an accepted practice in many industries, up to a point. When does the practice go Continue reading

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 13, 2022

2: Designer for Poler Branding Sues the Outdoor Apparel Brand’s New Owner. According to the lawsuit, Poler and Land Art & Design had an oral agreement at Poler’s launch to allow for use of the designs in question. However, Poler went bankrupt in 2018 and was acquired by Pacific & Everest.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

For every successful brand, it is critical to properly protect and to productively develop and use the underlying intellectual property (IP) in that brand to ensure its long-term growth. Trademark and registered design portfolio It goes without saying: maintaining a comprehensive trademark portfolio is key.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 7, 2025

A human inventor serves as the central figure in the design of the patent system. The selection and evaluation of the previous art are aided further by the appropriately designated relevant art. DESIGNS Artificial Intelligence is also capable of creating designs on its own, akin to the inventions made.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Introduction An artist’s ideas, be it for a renowned painting, sculpture, novel, technological design, jewelryor fashion are his own. However, many a times, we witness these designs being copied or recreated. A copyright protection is the ability of a designer to protect his original designs through the copyright laws.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 12, 2022

Carrasquillo’s ‘Reloaded’ IPTV Branding. Carrasquillo operated several IPTV services, variously branded Reboot, Gears TV, Reloaded and Gears Reloaded but with those no longer in operation, he needed to make money in other ways. Company Claims Ownership of ‘Reloaded’ Trademark.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Protection of trademarks is important for the following reasons: Preservation of brand identity Prevention of customer confusion Business investment protection Fair Competition Innovation in branding Famous infringement cases within the areas of intellectual property underline complex legal issues and stakes involved. Dongre and Ors.

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Intepat

APRIL 25, 2025

The growing reliance on NFTs necessitates careful evaluation of their implications, not just for creators and brands, but also for consumers and regulators navigating this uncharted territory. The Intersection of Fashion and NFTs The fashion industrys adoption of NFTs has transformed how brands and creators interact with consumers.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The Court also concluded that Chiquita Brands had failed to demonstrate that its mark had acquired a distinctive character across the entire territory of the European Union. Designs Anastasiia Kyrylenko discussed the EU design reform, Regulation (EU) 2024/2822 , and Directive (EU) 2024/2823.

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Dragons' Den

JANUARY 23, 2025

Back in Ukraine, Yana had achieved a Masters in Finance and had been selling her own fashion brand through retail partners. Using her experience and her savings, she started a reseller company distributing fashion items designed and manufactured in Ukraine. She called it Nenya, which translates as Motherland.

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The TTABlog

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Rather, Baron merely purchased the TAKDIS-branded goods from third-party suppliers. It then designed the wrappers and labels for its products bearing the mark, and it controlled the subsequent sale of those goods in commerce. Kirksaeter Audiosonics, Inc. , 92010726, 1977 WL 22588, at *6 (TTAB 1977). The Board was unmoved.

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Plagiarism Today

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that Sony Music and UK fitness apparel brand Gymshark have settled their lawsuit over Gymshark’s alleged use of Sony’s music in social media posts. Aldi briefly removed its version of the cake but began selling them again in May after making some design changes.

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IIPRD

MARCH 13, 2025

All the creations of the human minds such as designs, inventions, artistic works, names, symbols, etc. It helps in building brand identity, goodwill and consumer trust. For example, the Tata Nanos rear-engine design and lightweight body structure is patented by Tata Motors. For that, first let us understand what are IP and IPR.

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Corsearch

JANUARY 31, 2025

For many brands, the holiday season brings a surge of infringements on across marketplaces and social media. To keep up with this increased seasonal activity, its critical that brand protection strategies are both flexible and targeted to priority platforms.

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Garrigues Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

Influencers who promote low-cost products that try to resemble those of major luxury brands without mentioning the name of those brands or advertising agreements, are posing new legal challenges. And despite their name, they do not reproduce trademarks, designs or even packaging. Technically they are not fakes.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Aldi was sued for copyright infringement of an artwork that appeared on the packaging of childrens snacks under the BABY BELLIES, LITTLE BELLIES and MIGHTY BELLIES brands, each aimed at different age groups. The brands (hereafter Bellies) were licensed to Every Bite Counts Pty Ltd ("EBC"), including a range of Puffs products.

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Corsearch

JUNE 9, 2025

At Corsearch, we believe this kind of shift — where policy, security, and brand protection intersect — is where some of the most impactful change happens. They’re promoting supply chains that are trusted by design, where authenticity and traceability aren’t optional extras. To prevent this, the U.S.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Although you are not required to register a tradename or a logo and can acquire common law rights simply by using the trademark in commerce, registration allows a company to establish exclusive rights to its brand name, logo, slogan, or product name or designs. By: Amundsen Davis LLC

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 11, 2023

3: Zara Sues “Responsible” Brand Thilikó for “Passing Off” Zara Wares, Photos as its Own. Zara, known as a “fast fashion” brand, is often in the defendant’s chair in such cases, accused of ripping off designs from pricier competitors.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

On October 25, 2022, following a string of antisemitic remarks and hate speech from Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) on social media, Adidas announced their decision to terminate their co-branding partnership with Ye and end production of all Yeezy branded products.

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Intepat

MARCH 25, 2025

INTRODUCTION A distinct scent has immense recall value and the potential to become a powerful identifier of a brand. Several luxury brands, including Tom Ford, Chanel, and Dior, annually invest millions into developing and marketing their signature perfumes. billion in 2025.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 29, 2025

London, UK A fizzing legal battle is brewing in the Intellectual Property world as Thatcher Cider, a renowned British cider brand, locks horns with supermarket giant Aldi over an alleged Trade Mark infringement. However, the High Court ruled in Aldis favour.

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The IPKat

MARCH 12, 2025

A Kat awaiting weekly IP updates Designs Katfriend Henning Hartwig reviewed the interpretation of Articles 6 and 14 of Regulation 6/2002 (CDR). Marcel Pemsel looked into a recent decision of the German Supreme Court concerning copyright protection for two Birkenstock sandal designs. The survey closes on 1 April 2025.

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Dragons' Den

JANUARY 9, 2025

Looks can be important too While Joseph described the patented function of his product, I was also interested to hear about the fact that he has secured design rights to protect the look of the product. A quick search of the designs database allowed me to view the different designs that Joseph has protected.

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