IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 17, 2022

Is the use and function of the words Tsingtao Beer on the bottles’ neck a “trademark use”? Or should this be rather a case of trade dress infringement under the Unfair Competition Law? Trademark or Unfair Competition? 57 of the Chinese Trademark law. And, why is this important?

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

If there are no oppositions, or if the opposition is unsuccessful, the trademark will be registered, and a certificate of registration will be issued. A registered trademark is valid for a period of 10 years, after which it can be renewed for additional 10-year periods.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Frank Schechter which says that a common (Generic) name can be registered by anyone, but no one has the exclusive right to that trademark, For instance, the renowned brand Apple has its trademark registered under various classes but the word ‘apple’ diluted under class 29 of the food category.

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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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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 7, 2022

As a result, the trademark act was adopted in 1999 to grant the owner of the mark exclusive rights to use the mark and prohibit unlicensed individuals from doing so. As a result, the logo and name are registered as trademarks under the act of 1999 to protect the brand name and value. Trademark Infringement.

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azrights

OCTOBER 18, 2021

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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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

A well- known trademark helps the consumers in spotting the difference between similar products by educating them about the product which results in informed choices. The trademark owners enjoy monopoly and exclusive proprietary rights of their trademarks through the law of trademark protection.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

What happens when an IP firm is sued for infringing IP rights of other law firms? This post highlights some of these instances of law firms getting into disputes over their own IP primarily in the Indian context. The controversy was regarding the use of a similar logo by the defendant (another lawyer) for its law firm.

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IP Intelligence

JANUARY 1, 2024

As the new year gets underway, we want to flag the newest misleading trademark email scams, as these communications have become more advanced in their targeting. Recently, the fraudulent scammers have become more sophisticated with their solicitations by claiming to be attorneys or law firms with expertise in trademark law.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 7, 2022

As a result, the trademark act was adopted in 1999 to grant the owner of the mark exclusive rights to use the mark and prohibit unlicensed individuals from doing so. As a result, the logo and name are registered as trademarks under the act of 1999 to protect the brand name and value. Trademark Infringement.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 21, 2023

Introduction The Trade Marks Act, 1999 and the regulations made thereunder regulate trademark laws in India. The Act outlines the procedures for registering, safeguarding, and upholding trademarks in India. The owner’s brand reputation and goodwill may be irreparably damaged by any unlawful use of a trademark.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The only difference is that I recognized it under the Kwik Star brand name. The reason why my childhood featured Kwik Star, while those of my Wisconsin peers featured Kwik Trip, is a product of none other than trademark law. What then are the takeaways from this trademark tale? Registered trademarks are valuable.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 31, 2023

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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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

A basic understanding of Intellectual Property (IP) law is essential to managing an Amazon storefront, as IP issues can be a minefield for the uninformed. “Trade dress” is a subsection of trademark law and protects the design and shape of a product or its packaging, again to identify the source of the product.

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IPilogue

MARCH 27, 2023

Serena Nath is an IPilogue Writer and a 2L JD candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. Every year on January 1, works protected under copyright law enter into the public domain due to their copyright protection expiring. Copyright law in the US has evolved many times in part as a result of Disney lobbying for copyright term extension.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

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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azrights

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Last week’s newsletter How to avoid the biggest brand management mistakes , highlighted that the role of our business name and signs like logos, taglines, characters, or sounds is to enable buyers to recognise that it’s us. The cancellation of Lacoste’s trademark paved the way for Crocodile to register its own crocodile logo in New Zealand.

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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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Kashishipr

JANUARY 12, 2022

Often, hashtags help businesses reach out to their target audience and connect with them, which may further help them attain and achieve goodwill and raise awareness about their brand. Therefore, the prime role of such hashtags needs to be assessed in line with the Trademark Law to deduce whether they qualify for trademark protection.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Owning a trademark undoubtedly counts as one of the most valuable and crucial assets for every business company or organization. Hence, it becomes imperative not to stay ignorant about a Trademark Assignment. Moreover, trademark assignment proves to be beneficial for both parties involved. Overview of Trademark Assignment.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 27, 2023

[i] [image Sources : Shutterstock] Properly called, a trademark denotes origin or acts as a flag of origin since its primary function is to identify the source or origin of products or services. In other words, trademarks identify a certain corporation as the source of products or services.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 26, 2021

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. Since the costume doesn’t have a mask or any accessories, from a copyright standpoint, it’s likely not breaking any laws. Trademark and Halloween Costumes. Bottom Line.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Santa Claus art works which are often used by brands to promote their Christmas related products can be protected copyright law. Coming to the prospect of trademark protection for using the word “Santa Claus” or the character of Santa Claus being used to identify the products or services of one brand from another, U.S

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Corsearch

AUGUST 16, 2023

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. Unlike copyright, trademarks are all about the name game. Do you need to register your trademark?

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 17, 2024

There are no separate legal provisions for these rights and they have been included under the existing Intellectual Property laws. This is prone to gross misuse and there is ambiguity regarding the legality of the same since there is a vacuum in the existing legal framework of IP laws with regards to AI generated content.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 17, 2022

Is the use and function of the words Tsingtao Beer on the bottles’ neck a “trademark use”? Or should this be rather a case of trade dress infringement under the Unfair Competition Law? Trademark or Unfair Competition? 57 of the Chinese Trademark law. And, why is this important?

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Hall Law School. . 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. One Brands sold a product labelled “Tough Cookies Only” which Cookie Department argued infringed on its “Tough Cookie” trademark.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 20, 2023

Aditya is an attorney at Ira Law and represents Google in trademark litigation relating to keyword advertising. He graduated from National Law University, Jodhpur and then pursued a masters in law from Harvard Law School. DRS Logistics.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 24, 2022

By establishing a brand name, a service provider in the hospitality industry can benefit from having many customers and build a good reputation. Here in this article, we shall shed light on the relationship between Trademark Law and the hospitality sector in India. The same is then safeguarded under trademark law.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 23, 2022

Whilst the SPB Team does not blindly follow trends, we are advising all our trademark clients (even the more “conservative” ones) now to file trademarks covering goods and services related to the Metaverse. Here is why: New opportunities for growing your brand. Why you need new trademark registrations now.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Is the Trademark Act applicable to QR Codes? As Trademark Law only protects elements that allow the public to easily identify the goods and services, such as names, logos, slogans, sounds, or colours, QR codes cannot be trademarked on their own. What exactly is the issue with QR codes? Judicial Decision.

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Intepat

JANUARY 10, 2023

By registering the trademark, a company’s products and services are easily recognised by the general public. Even though trademark registration is not mandatory, having a registered trademark has a number of advantages. It is not compulsory for an online seller or company to register a trademark.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 23, 2022

Whilst the SPB Team does not blindly follow trends, we are advising all our trademark clients (even the more “conservative” ones) now to file trademarks covering goods and services related to the Metaverse. Here is why: New opportunities for growing your brand. Why you need new trademark registrations now.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In this article, we explore the process of registering trademarks containing holiday names, examine the trademark activity that surrounds Valentine’s Day, and point to why it is important to monitor and protect your IP online. Can you trademark a holiday name? The trademarks are FRANCES VALENTINE and FV.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

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.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 10, 2024

Kevin is a second-year law student at NLSIU Bangalore. Image from here In the case of Sterling Agro Industries Limited vs ASR Trading Company , the Delhi High Court while dealing with a trademark infringement suit, imputed mala fide intention to ASR Trading’s (the Defendant) act of applying for a trademark registration.

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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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