LexBlog IP

JANUARY 14, 2022

Navigating Brand Protection and Trademarks for Social Media Influencers. Building a brand or business as an influencer on social media is not easy. Not only are you tasked with building a successful, recognizable brand, you’re building yourself as the brand. Making a brand out of a social media business.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

It is not unusual to encounter counterfeit versions of widely recognized brands like Adidas, Gucci, Nike, etc. Such products are fake and portrayed as popular brands to charge less than the market price and make enormous profits. They usually have a devastating effect on the brand’s reputation and customer loyalty.

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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. Protecting brand identifiers is the way to avoid the possibility of consumer confusion as to the source or origin of a brand.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

There are many ways your mark may be used in “interstate commerce” despite your business being located only in one state, however, so it’s good to consult an attorney about whether your use qualifies for federal registration. You can participate in sales platforms like Amazon Brand Registry.

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IIPRD

APRIL 2, 2024

The implementation of TRIPS-Plus provisions can also readily facilitate the emergence of monopoly power for brand-name pharmaceutical companies. [v] These provisions extend beyond the minimum IP standards, and can introduce stricter patentability criteria, extended patent terms, and more rigorous enforcement mechanisms.

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Intellectual Property Office Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

We spoke to their CEO Tom de Pelet about how Hornit has grown and how intellectual property rights have strengthened his business. Find out how to protect your IP using our guidance pages. So, you have a brand and a product, what next? Search the trade mark register for similar brands before applying.

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DuetsBlog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Hotels, Ice Cream, and Shoes as Canvases for Great Brands. . Seth Godin has written about how Nike is a great brand because we can imagine what a Nike hotel would look like. . Speaking of ice cream, Ben & Jerry’s is another great brand , like Nike. . How about another test of brand strength? .

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IPilogue

JANUARY 4, 2023

The impugned IP portion of the proposal outlines demands by the UK to harmonize India’s patent and drug regulatory laws with those of the UK. This means that India would not be able to stop challenges to weak or invalid patents until after the granting of the patent. Lastly, both Articles J.5 Lastly, both Articles J.5

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The IPKat

APRIL 14, 2024

He highlights how activism from Indian farmers and civil society groups shaped global policy around plant variety protection and food security. Contreras evaluates "Genetic patents and the Sustainable Development Goals." Goal 3: Healthy Lives and Wellbeing In Chapter 5, Jorge L.

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Erik K Pelton

JUNE 2, 2021

I want to share with you five trademark lessons that I have learned from the last year, and how trademarks and brands and businesses have dealt with the pandemic. Many of them essentially impersonate the US Patent and Trademark Office, or use materials, paperwork that makes it look like they’re official and from the government.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Having just watched the latest episode of Dragons’ Den, it’s clear that innovation is still strong in the UK, with many keen entrepreneurs pitching their ideas to the Dragons and looking for investment. You may be wondering how dog treats can be protected by IP as they are not a unique or creative item?

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

With the Metaverse and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) being the common buzzwords as of late, the USPTO (US Patent & Trademark Office) has been experiencing a significant rise in the number of Trademark Applications filed in the virtual sphere to safeguard the products and services. Taking a Step Ahead: Points of Consideration.

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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. In Ralf Sieckmann v.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The other two chapters turn to the conceptualisation of nature in patent law. In 'Denaturing Bacteria', Daniel Schneider discusses the controversy over the patenting of biological sewage treatment and questions of the public interest. Like many contributions in this volume, the chapter draws on a wealth of archival materials.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 5, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office and their logos. At the urging of some colleagues of mine, the USPTO recognized that registering their names–like businesses, of course, should do as well–would give them tools to battle copycats and scammers who trade off of the USPTO’s brand. Patent and Trademark Office.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Jordan is a third-year law student at the University of Missouri and a registered patent agent. TaylorMade P790 Iron (Exploded) Kirkland Signature ™ Irons (Exploded) For patent infringement, TaylorMade alleges infringement of five patents that contain “revolutionizing” technologies that TaylorMade asserts their patent covers.

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IP Tech Blog

APRIL 25, 2023

Every year, on April 26, intellectual property organizations around the world observe “ World IP Day ” – an event established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to raise awareness of patents, copyrights, designs, and trademarks, and to celebrate the creativity and contributions of inventors, authors, artists and entrepreneurs.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 19, 2021

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. When it comes to food designs, how far can a trademark go? This case is one of many battles between Cookie Department and Hershey.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We decided to have patents in as many markets as possible. You can view the patent for the Binningtons' flexible brush through this link. For businesses like Manta Hair, securing design rights or patents can offer a quicker path to protection, ensuring the uniqueness of their product is safeguarded in the market.

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

How can a patent boost Amazon sales? Amazon Sellers cannot ignore patent protection. Unless you’re selling only me-too goods, consider how the right patent can boost Amazon sales of your innovative product. Going naked without patent protection will simply invite competitors to steal your market share.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) states, ” a trademark protects brand names and logos used on goods and services.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

You should therefore carefully consider if a patent is worth the cost to you and your business before you apply. Moray was asking for a 30k investment for 20% of her brand-new handbag business, which were made from fish skin. How can you protect fashion designs? So just how important is branding to your customer?

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). In other words, this is more of a contractual issue than statutory issue in the US.

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Dragons' Den

MARCH 21, 2024

Squeaky Clean We all know the importance of cleaning our bathrooms, but scrubbing our showers is one of those chores many of us might leave until last. Son Nik demonstrated the invention with how it prevents the build-up of limescale and mould by cleaning and disinfecting the shower.

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IPilogue

MARCH 7, 2023

Importance of ElevateIP Many studies have shown how valuable intangible assets, including IP, are for a company. Along with more well-known advantages, such as the protection of creator ideas and brand reputation, intangible assets also have less-known benefits for companies.

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azrights

JUNE 7, 2022

This is one of the many misconceptions about IP that I’ve noticed since starting my business in 2004. If you design IP protection into the business through your agreements, choice of brand name and other identifiers you strengthen your position against the most common and damaging forms of copying in business.

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Patent and Trademark Office, because the examiner asserts that the applied-for mark is likely to be confused with the registered trademark. The USPTO uses a standard called the DuPont factors that comes from a case many years ago that involved the DuPont Company. The second circumstance is when an application is refused at the U.S.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Let’s see what happening in the IP blogosphere this week:- Trade Marks Online trade channels have become a substantial aspect of many brand owners’ business. the first sale doctrine) and then engaging in a data-driven, precision enforcement process tailored to drive real commercial metrics. including the ownership of IP thus created.

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IPilogue

JULY 23, 2021

D isparaging Trademarks at a Time of Social & Racial Justice Movements ” by Brand & New. Brand & New is a podcast by the International Trademark Association. In particular, I enjoyed their conversation about the possibility of minority-owned brands reclaiming and trademarking offensive words or stereotypes. “D

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Dragons' Den

JANUARY 11, 2024

They were presenting NINI Organics, their award-winning eco-luxury brand of skincare products. Alex described how he’d suffered from acute, confidence-knocking acne when he was young. As well as their brand, their intellectual property (IP) will lie in the special recipes they’ve formulated for their organic skin products.

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

How is a patent attorney different than Amazon seller attorneys? Patent violations are becoming increasingly prevalent among Amazon sellers. Whether you are a patent owner or an Amazon seller, you need the right kind of legal expertise when it comes to patent infringement. Is a patent attorney specially licensed?

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Dragons' Den

JANUARY 25, 2024

Find out more about what automatic copyright covers via this link: How copyright protects your work. Despite the Dragons all saying how much the stone age concept rocks, the family left the Den without investment, but with a promise of help from Peter Jones: The biggest gift I can give you is support from my team, but I’m happy to help.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Industrial designs — also known variously as designs, community designs, and design patents — are a scope of protection that is applied to the ornamental features or appearance of a product. What is the difference between industrial designs and patents? Click below to speak with an expert on how we can help you to do more with less!

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

A variant of separating the mark from the brand; not seeing it in all categories, and we may have a world in which some marks—maybe the 1%--are not divided from brands but the others are. We like how they sort us/how we get to identify with them? We like how they sort us/how we get to identify with them?

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Dragons' Den

MARCH 23, 2023

As a patent examiner, I was particularly interested in the first pitch in this week’s episode, so let’s dive straight in. Caroline’s product had a USP in that the product addresses the root cause of many skin and hair problems, a hormonal imbalance, from within the body.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 26, 2022

Interesting Patents. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing the most exciting developments in technology and innovation. In this article, we highlight several interesting US patents recently issued by the USPTO. Looking for more information on patents?

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 25, 2023

” It is intended to highlight the accomplishments of many amazing women while also recognizing, and attempting to rectify, the low participation of women in IP Systems. ” An Example: Women Inventors and Patents The low participation of women in patent systems is well-documented. Should Things be Different?

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