LexBlog IP

JANUARY 11, 2022

There are three distinct trademark symbols you may use is the registered trademark symbol “R” (®) , the small “ TM” ( ) symbol , and the “SM” (℠) symbol. Overview: Which Trademark Symbol Should I Use? Other Countries that Use the ® or Registered Trademark Symbol.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 25, 2021

Recently, Domex, a Hindustan Unilever brand, has launched a new ad campaign across print, digital and other media, at least some of which explicitly compares itself to Reckitt Benckiser’s toilet cleaner brand ‘Harpic’. The next question is whether Hindustan Unilever can defend themselves on the grounds of nominative fair use. .

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 17, 2023

The case pertains to a television commercial (TVC) aired by the defendant, featuring two girls who compete in a 100-meter race and are served orange drinks before the start. In general, any disputes or conflicts regarding disparagement of the trademark or trade name of registered brands are resolved by the courts and arbitration experts.

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The IP Law Blog

APRIL 22, 2021

In the 9th Circuit (as well as the 2nd, 5th, 6 th , and 11th Circuits), the test for determining whether the use of a third-party trademark in an expressive work (i.e., use of a brand within a movie, TV series, video game, etc., The Rogers test was adopted by the 9th Circuit in Mattel, Inc.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 5, 2022

vs E1 Entertainment Television , Llc on 28 November, 2022 (Delhi High Court). Plaintiff had alleged that Defendant’s use of an identical trademark not only infringes its registered trademark and copyright but also deceives consumer by passing off the Defendant’s goods as that of the Plaintiff.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The following is an excerpt from my book, Building a Bold Brand. I am particularly sensitive to the trademark challenges that small businesses face for several reasons. Pelton & Associates, to advise and counsel others about trademark protection. Television advertising. Initial public offering (IPO).

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 8, 2024

Havells India Limited & Anr vs Cosmic Communication & Ors on 4 January, 2024 (Delhi High Court) Image from here The application for interim injunction was filed by Havells alleging that the use of the mark “HEVALLS” by the defendant in relation to security cameras infringed on its registered trademark “HAVELLS”.

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