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 and Legal Filings

JANUARY 27, 2023

Despite the fact that the duration of protection varies, a trademark can be renewed in perpetuity by paying additional fees after the first term has expired. In a larger sense, trademarks stimulate initiative and entrepreneurship by providing their owners with renown and financial reward.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 19, 2024

ABSTTRACT The constraints placed on trademark registration, particularly concerning common English words by recent judicial review by Justice C. This article explores real world examples, international perspectives and aims to provide comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding trademark restriction.

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Trademarks indicate the origin of a product. While they commonly consist of a brand name or logo, the shape of a product may also be an indication of its origin. For being registered as a trademark, the 3D shape of a product must be shown to have an inherent or acquired distinctive character.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 25, 2021

Several times, we see that luxury brands come up with limited edition products, whether it is cars, watches, cosmetics, chocolates, electronics, etc., Protection for Limited Edition Products under Trademark Law. As a result, Ferrari’s mark was cancelled concerning vehicles due to non-use but remains valid for toy cars.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 2, 2022

What happens after you get your mark registered as a trademark? Your Trademark Application gets approved, and you receive your registration certificate. Don’t let that Trademark Registration certificate fool you. Furthermore, it will also never enforce your trademark rights on your behalf.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Katfriends by Javohir Kurbonov and Khalil Jurayev (both Prolegals Law Firm) on some recent developments in the trademark law of Uzbekistan. What does it offer for holders of well-known (famous) trademarks?

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Though the deadline for sharing these comments passed on October 5 and the government is presently working on finalizing the Rules, we received a guest post underlining the need to regulate the menace caused by dark patterns and its interaction with intellectual property rights. Image by starline on Freepik.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 27, 2023

We are just a few months into 2023, but we are already seeing a number of proposed changes to Chinese Trademark Law. Overall Theme and Key Takeaway It should be noted that this will be the 5 th round of major amendments to the China Trademark Law since it was first adopted in 1982.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 10, 2022

The Trademark Modernization Act (“TMA”) was signed into law on December 27, 2020. Below are the most notable changes made by the TMA and key takeaways for trademark practitioners and brand owners. New Procedures for Challenging Registered Trademarks and Pending Applications. commerce.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Third Circuit affirmed the cancellation of plaintiff PIM Brands, Inc.’s The Third Circuit affirmed the cancellation of plaintiff PIM Brands, Inc.’s PIM Brands, Inc. Haribo denied the accusations, arguing (among other things) that PIM’s watermelon trademark was functional. Haribo of Am. 22-2821, 2023 U.S.

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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 ).

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

2024 Changes to International Trademark Classifications by Melanie Lane Understanding WIPO’s 2024 Nice Classification Changes: Impact on the USPTO’s §6.1 of 37 CFR Part 6, aligning it with the 12th edition, version 2024, of the Nice Classification published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 16, 2024

2022-1212) , where it had previously reversed the USPTO’s cancellation of a registered trademark. In short, Great Concepts beat Dan Tana (by a few years) to the trademark office to register its DANTANNA’S mark ( Registration No. 2929764 ) for restaurant services. 1:08-CV-975-TWT.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

AUGUST 9, 2021

Protecting our Trademark Customers with Federal Registration of USPTO Marks. Intellectual property. Guest blog by David Gooder, Commissioner for Trademarks . Recently, the Department of Commerce took another important step to protect trademark customers by filing for federal registration of the USPTO marks.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 30, 2022

In this case, however, Paramount Pictures wants to protect the McDowell’s brand against an external threat. After JMC failed to confirm that the event would be canceled, Paramount decided to take the matter to the Copyright Claims Board. That announcement was a step too far for Paramount. Food Discomfort?

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Therefore, with the increasing presence of commercial enterprises on web, it becomes apparent that domain name may be subject to norms applicable to other intellectual property rights such as trademarks. gov” is used for indicating government organization whereas “.edu” edu” is used for indicating educational institutions. [1]

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 4, 2022

A recent trademark opposition is a lesson in how to properly establish a likelihood of confusion for apparel goods. Colorful Roots LLC, the Opposer, Roots Corporation, relied on several of its trademark registrations of ROOTS and its derivatives. In Roots Corporation v. Applicant introduced the testimony declaration of its owner.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 28, 2022

The company recently filed 10 applications with the US Patent and Trademark Office for the McDonald’s brand and McCafe. The trademarks are for virtual food and beverage products. The trademark of Mc/Mac has been under the debate all around the globe. The trademark of Mc/Mac has been under the debate all around the globe.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 2, 2021

European trademark law requires genuine use of a trademark to maintain registration. Lack of use may cancel a trademark’s registration; as well, any oppositions based on a trademark without genuine use may not withstand a non-usage defense. . Candidate at University of British Columbia. .

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 19, 2023

Have you ever wanted a pair of PUMA shoes instead of just any local brand? Trademarks play a vital role for small and big businesses across the globe, serving a unique identity to the products and services of the business. The status of well-known trademark is not granted based on mere unfounded hearsay.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Stephen further stated that he was in the process of registering the word for advertising and media business with the aim of providing marketing, branding, and related services, there was a lot of interest in the possibility of registering such a term. Should it not be the chant that may be copyright-protected as a musical work?]

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

. (“Trader Joe’s”), the popular grocery store chain, recently filed suit against crypto trading platform Trader Joe (“Trader Joe”) and its developers for allegedly violating its rights in the TRADER JOE’S trademark. See TRADER JOE’S COMPANY, a California corporation, Plaintiff, v. 2:23-cv-8395 (C.D.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 4, 2023

To prevent the undue usage of their goodwill and branding celebrities used to get their names registered under the trademark act. A celebrity can be a person who has public recognition and has some goodwill and branding attached to his name. Thus, it can be assumed that registration of names as trademarks is allowed.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 10, 2021

In the internet era, domain names are increasingly becoming a crucial conveyance of brand messages and brand image. Most frequently, a domain name dispute would arise when a domain name comparable to a registered trademark is registered by an individual or association who or that is not the trademark holder.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 5, 2023

To profit on the reputation of another brand, competitors began copying marks or acquiring deceptively similar trade marks with a desire to obtain the goodwill of well-known marks. The ‘Cycle’ trademark has been domestically and internationally used by the plaintiff since 1954 without anyone’s interruption.

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Garrigues Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Following the sad loss of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, an icon among the European monarchy after seven decades on the throne, one of the big questions to be addressed from an intellectual property standpoint is what will happen to the Royal Warrants of Appointment she granted during her lifetime. coats of arms crests, etc.),

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 31, 2023

On its surface, a cease-and-desist letter seems like a less expensive way to enforce intellectual property rights. Are Amazon sellers using a similar brand or product name? Would it make sense to send them a trademark infringement letter. Does the letter mention a copyright, trademark or patent?

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 31, 2024

We presented a webinar last week entitled How to Win Your Next Trademark Battle: Lessons Learned in 2023 to give brand owners and their lawyers an overview of key takeaways from last year’s trademark cases. For a quick recap of the most important takeaways, keep reading: In Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 11, 2022

In our continuing effort to combat trademark scams and raise awareness of this important issue, we have recently submitted comments to the FTC. Because there are many types of fraud and government impersonation, only a handful of other commenters mentioned trademark issues. ” More than 100 comments were submitted. .”

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Howard that trademark cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) do not have claim preclusive effect against trademark infringement lawsuits in federal district courts because of the TTAB’s limited jurisdiction. 4,170,469 [the “’469 mark”]).

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

MARCH 26, 2020

On June 17, 2019, Canada’s new Trademarks Act and Trademarks Regulations came into force. The new Act and Regulations introduced significant changes to Canada’s trademark practice. Under Canada’s new trademark regime, trademark filing fees are dependent on the number of classes of goods and services contained in the application.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Bita Amani: Forbidden Arts & Subjugated Knowledges: On the Polemics of Intellectual Property IP rights are state-dependent, property-dependent models so make false promises of equality. Q: what happens when brands represent source communities? Trademarks and indigeneity: three ironies. (1)

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

Vintage Brand, LLC , 2022 U.S.P.Q.2d 2022 The Pennsylvania State University (“Penn State”) sued Vintage Brand, LLC (“Vintage”), an online retailer of screen-printed goods featuring logos and images, for violations of federal and state trademark and unfair competition laws. 2d 653 (M.D. used by a person.

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Garrigues Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

An orbit around the sun full of new developments, trends and reflections on intellectual property, with the analysis of our professional experts on the subject. Banksy Case: registration of a trademark in bad faith and the price of anonymity. Artificial intelligence pushes the boundaries of intellectual property.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 28, 2022

For the issue of reverse passing, it held that, “West did not simply copy OTR’s intellectual property but passed off genuine OTR products as his own, so we affirm the judgment holding him liable for reverse passing off”. Reducing the evidentiary burden of the trademark owner and resolving the circuit split.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

MARCH 22, 2021

Trademarks are powerful marketing tools that can help a potential customer not only to recall the associated brand but also to affiliate the words of the trademark with that brand. You may want to trademark a phrase to control how your brand is perceived in the minds of potential customers.

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