IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 26, 2023

He was unmistakably aware of the nuances regarding colours in trademark law. Broadly speaking, trademarks are of two types: traditional and non-traditional. [1] 2] However, the quintessential reason for such distinction is due to a slightly elevated standard for the registration of non-traditional marks.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 17, 2022

A trademark application is submitted to the Trademark Office at the Industrial Property Directorate by the applicant if he is a national or resident in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Foreign applicants who are not resident in the Kingdom must apply through IP Registration Agents or law firms authorised by the Industrial Property Directorate.

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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. It further added that an individual could either own a registered trademark or copyright but not both. Also, their use was concerning identical goods. Defendant’s Response. Concluding Remarks.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 3, 2023

Safeguard Your Brand: How Choosing the Wrong Trademark Lawyer Can Kill Your Brand @media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6402f22ad89cf2570{display: Trademark law permits others to use your mark if that use qualifies as fair use. important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6402f22ad89cf2570{display:

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Branding Brands Branding Trademark 52

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.

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Trademark Intellectual Property Branding Brands 96

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 Blog

JUNE 29, 2021

Foreign individuals or organizations filing for trademark registration in Pakistan may find themselves curious when faced with the obligation to indicate the mark's "date of first use" in their application.

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Trademark Law Trademark Law Branding 52

Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

The Offices agreed with these assessments and did not believe that changes to intellectual property laws, or to the Offices’ registration and recordation practices, are necessary or advisable at this time. The USPTO has provided guidance on these issues and will continue to work with stakeholders to identify additional needs.

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Patently-O

APRIL 1, 2022

This is a pending trademark case involving the mark CLEAR that Dolce Vita uses on their shoes. Still, when I saw the brand name CLEAR as applied to footwear, I did not expect for the shoes to be transparent. . I remember the 1980s and gel-sandals; my internet search also reveals some beautiful translucent Crocs. DolceVitaBrief.

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Registration Trademark Trademark Law Branding 77

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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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 6, 2022

This year kicked off with new tools to help brand owners protect and enforce their marks. The use of a trademark in commerce is an important aspect of U.S. trademark law; however, an increasing number of trademark registrations have been obtained and maintained for marks that are not in use in U.S.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Once the application is filed, it will be examined by the IPI to ensure that it meets the requirements for registration. If the trademark is found to be eligible, it will be published in the Trademarks Journal, and any interested party will have a chance to oppose the registration.

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IP Tech Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Paolo will discuss how to protect your IP in China, sharing insights on the new trademark law proposal, as well as current counterfeiting trends and strategies for how to combat them. The in-person event will take place in Milan on October 12; details and registration are available here.

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IP Intelligence

JANUARY 1, 2024

Trademark owners should be wary of official-looking email solicitations from attorneys or law firms that claim to specialize in trademarks and are masquerading as Good Samaritans who wish to aid in protecting the company’s brand against another company that has contracted that firm to register the same mark.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Introduction In today’s digital economy, trademarks play an important role in developing a brand’s identity, establishing customer trust, and assuring market competition. Corporations must establish online identities, such as logos, slogans, product names, and brands, to build consumer awareness, loyalty, and trust.

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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. And dissect the nuances of trademark restrictions focusing on the ineligibility of everyday language for monopolistic control. Computer of computers, medicines names.

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Branding Brands Branding Intellectual Property 52

Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

Here are a few productive questions to ask: Do your registrations cover your reality? You may have launched new brands or drastically redesigned your logo since you last interacted with the USPTO. Or perhaps your business has expanded or evolved, and the scope of your registrations ignores some now-crucial products or services.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 31, 2023

[Image Sources : Istock] Metaverse- a Magnet to Fashion Brands Virtual worlds provide fashion brands with the opportunity to significantly cut down on the excessive resource consumption of lifestyle and create sustainability. For undisputed ownership of virtual designs, Intellectual Property (IP) laws must be thoroughly handled with.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 31, 2021

An expungement proceeding allows for cancellation, in whole or in part, of a trademark registration between three and ten years old if the mark has never been used in commerce with some or all of the registered goods and/or services. The biggest individual brand story of the year was Facebook’s announcement of its new META brand.

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Editing Non-Fungible Tokens Trademark All Rights Reserved 147

LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Paolo will discuss how to protect your IP in China, sharing insights on the new trademark law proposal, as well as current counterfeiting trends and strategies for how to combat them. The in-person event will take place in Milan on October 12; details and registration are available here.

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Intellectual Property Trademark Law Branding Brands 52

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. So, the reason the case was so hard fought, is that a registration effectively gives you a broad scope of protection.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 2, 2022

Your Trademark Application gets approved, and you receive your registration certificate. Don’t let that Trademark Registration certificate fool you. Therefore, we can say that failing to safeguard your registered trademark adequately would lead you at risk of forfeiting your exclusive rights.

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Registering Trademarks Trademark Registration Trademark Law 105

Patently-O

JUNE 29, 2022

Coca-Cola stepped-in in 2016 seeking to cancel Meenaxi’s mark registrations. A case like this begins with the territorial doctrine of trademark law: Under the territoriality doctrine, a trademark is recognized as having a separate existence in each sovereign territory in which it is registered or legally recognized as a mark.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

Additionally, a name is a crucial element of personal branding, influencing perceptions, forming first impressions, and conveying character. For renowned figures, the importance of their name extends to public perception, brand identity, and professional success. It distinguishes us and shapes our sense of self.

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Intellectual Property Registration Trademark Personality Rights 76

Corsearch

APRIL 5, 2024

Demonstrate value: Stay on top of dockets and use data to demonstrate the value of your trademark efforts to the business. Trademark monitoring: Utilize tools like Google Alerts and Alt Legal Trademark Protection for effective trademark monitoring.

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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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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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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. Trademark for the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.

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Trademark Branding Brands Branding 52

IP and Legal Filings

MAY 18, 2023

The Court refuted the Plaintiff’s incongruous argument that infringement should be judged solely from the viewpoint of an average consumer, who is ignorant of prior art and judges based on visual impact alone, despite registration and novelty being adjudicated based on the instructed eye.

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Designs Design Art Trademark Law 82

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. Registration empowers you with a slew of legal protections that can prove invaluable in the event of an infringement battle.

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Trademark Copyright Branding Brands 52

Traverse Legal Blog

JANUARY 26, 2021

With the legalization of various forms of marijuana in some states, products involving Cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp have been rapidly entering the market, and businesses are seeking to protect their brands in this growing market. Do I Still Have Rights if Someone is Using a Name, Mark, or Brand Similar to Mine?

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Trademark Registration Branding Brands 97

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. Design Registration is only available if the design is novel at the time of registration.

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Here are a few productive questions to ask: Do your registrations cover your reality? You may have launched new brands or drastically redesigned your logo since you last interacted with the USPTO. Or perhaps your business has expanded or evolved, and the scope of your registrations ignores some now-crucial products or services.

Trademark 52

Trademark Registration Branding Brands 52

Patently-O

JULY 19, 2023

Unlike patent and copyright, trademarks and trade secrets continue to be concurrent and overlapping, meaning that state rights continue to exist and be enforceable alongside the federal right. With trademark law, the federal right has been around since 1870 and today occupies most of the space. What do you think?

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Privacy Trademark Law Fair Use Trademark 98

IPilogue

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Last December , Cookie Department accused Hershey-owned company One Brands LLC of copying one of their trademarks in a California federal court lawsuit. One Brands sold a product labelled “Tough Cookies Only” which Cookie Department argued infringed on its “Tough Cookie” trademark.

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Corsearch

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Name saturation is an existential challenge for every industry that harnesses trademark law to protect its brand. You can explore what are known as non-conventional trademarks — sounds, colors, smells — to convey your brand messaging. As more and more names are registered, fewer are available for use.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 4, 2023

the TTAB ordered cancellation of two registrations for the mark COHIBA for cigars, one in typeset and one in stylized form. The owner of the cancelled registrations is General Cigar Co., based cigar manufacturer that first obtained a COHIBA registration in 1981 and has sold COHIBA cigars in the U.S. General Cigar Co.,

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