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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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Thus, Punchbowl ’s true impact on trademark law will likely be delayed until resolution of Jack Daniel’s. Nevertheless, in the meantime, Punchbowl remains the law in the Ninth Circuit, which has one of the highest number of trademark infringement filings, as documented by the US Judiciary. .”

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Corsearch

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As a space inundated with trademark complexities, regulatory issues, a saturated marketplace, intense counterfeiting issues, and much more, the pharmaceutical industry represents perhaps the most complex area of trademark law.

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The IPKat

MAY 11, 2024

The fruit industry news has been abuzz this week with reports that a new pineapple will soon be hitting the market in the United States. A Kat reflecting on emerging branding strategies for plants. Why does the patent use a different name from the registered trademark? Seeing red? Images from Pixabay. 33,544 ) in 2021.

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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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IIPRD

OCTOBER 28, 2023

However, outside the realm of brand marketing, when celebrities make use of a phrase, to the point of it becoming associated to them, it becomes a catchphrase of their own. Positionin India Indian judicial position regarding copyright and trademark of celebrity catchphrases is not clear. For instance, in the U.S.A.,

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 23, 2022

More and more companies are entering the Metaverse leading to a trend towards increased filings of trademarks in the “virtual” classes. This blog has reported on this trend here and here. Here is why: New opportunities for growing your brand. Why you need new trademark registrations now. We are here to help you.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Off late these instances of trademark bullying has been a concern and persistent problem in many countries with large entities targeting the small enterprises just for the sake of business gains. This is generally done by giant corporations and brand names to survive the competition and swallow the small businesses for gains.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 23, 2022

More and more companies are entering the Metaverse leading to a trend towards increased filings of trademarks in the “virtual” classes. This blog has reported on this trend here and here. Here is why: New opportunities for growing your brand. Why you need new trademark registrations now.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

A trademark is not just a means of securing and protecting a brand name, it is also a valuable business asset. It’s no surprise then that is a constant race to seek trademark ownership and registration of popular holiday names — but is owning a holiday name even possible? The trademarks are FRANCES VALENTINE and FV.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

A trademark is a mark that distinguishes the goods and services of one person, from the other. It helps consumers differentiate between the myriad brands available in the market today. A trademark is territorial in nature, thus, if the trademark is registered in India, it can only be protected within the Indian jurisdiction.

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Intepat

JULY 4, 2023

As of May 2023, it has been reported that India alone accounts for nearly 467 million YouTube users. Given YouTube’s aforementioned popularity, protecting brands from unauthorized use or reproduction on the platform becomes essential. Find out more about how trademark helps to stand out in online platforms here.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 20, 2023

Brand owners, which are aggrieved by competitor ads, have alleged that Google’s Search Engine Results Page (SERP) should only contain results pertaining to the brand owner when the search term comprises or includes their trademark. DRS Logistics.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

What is a registration of trademark? Trademark registration is not a mandate under the Indian trademark law, however it is advisable to go for a registration for certain reasons. The following steps are to be undertaken in order to get a mark registered as trademark under Indian trademark law: a.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 3, 2022

These branded goods are sold without the trademark owner’s consent for a much lower price than that of the official retailer. The consequences of such so-called “parallel imports” are well-known: the foreign brand and its official Chinese distributor suffer economic losses and the brand is diluted by cheap sales of parallel imports.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Some IP Thoughts on Dolce & Gabbana’s SS23 Collection Curated by Kim Kardashian, and other Fashion Heritage at Fashion Week By Felicia Caponigri During Milan Fashion Week held last week, the Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana debuted their Spring/Summer 2023 ready-to-wear collection. In the U.S., see this chapter.)

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Established, but offensive, brands change names. Never before have some many brands backed away from names or name origins that were offensive. Uncle Ben’s, Eskimo Pie, Aunt Jemima, Washington Redskins, and Cleveland Indians are some of the brands began name changes or removed items from their logo in 2020. All Rights Reserved.

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IAM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Brand owners across Taiwan have welcomed the news that the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office is proposing further amendments to the country’s trademark laws, which will be the most substantial changes in 10 years.

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IAM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Brand owners across Taiwan have welcomed the news that the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office is proposing further amendments to the country’s trademark laws, which will be the most substantial changes in 10 years.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

“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. Like the Report Infringement Form, the RAV tool provides little opportunity for the parties to be involved in the proceeding once the infringement notice is submitted.

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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

AUGUST 17, 2022

As per a report, influencer marketing investment is expected to reach $15 billion in 2022. Content creators and social media influencers should obtain the permission of the trademark owner whose brand name or product is displayed on their social media posts or stories. It is easy to use and remember.

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JIPL Online

APRIL 7, 2021

[viii] This massive dichotomy in prices forces fans to choose between the Scylla of paying hundreds of dollars for a jersey to support their favorite team because of sports licensing monopolies, and the Charybdis of perpetuating trademark infringement by knowingly or unknowingly patronizing these shady, unregulated vendors. (ii)

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

Ramsey is a Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law. She writes and teaches in the trademark law area, and was one of the signatories of the First Amendment Professors amicus brief filed in Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In the United States as well, trademark laws prohibit the trademarking of generic terms because it would give someone a monopoly on a product. Company in 2011 submitted its four trademark applications to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the use of “BOOKING.COM” as a word trademark.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 26, 2023

Tam (2017), holding a portion of the nation’s statutory trademark law unconstitutional, Justice Alito wrote: “It is unlikely that more than a tiny fraction of the public has any idea what federal registration of a trademark means.” It certainly is not the way you “get” a trademark. It's a fundamental principle of U.S.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 11, 2022

As a trademark law firm, we represent a wide array of clients but predominantly focus on helping small business owners protect their intellectual property. In recent years, trademark scams have proliferated and become increasingly problematic, particularly for small business owners. About Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 3, 2022

These branded goods are sold without the trademark owner’s consent for a much lower price than that of the official retailer. The latter problem is particularly acute if the foreign brand markets itself in the luxury segment. The Relevant Law on Parallel Import of Cosmetic Products into China.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 14, 2023

There have been several instances wherein the Courts have granted protection and recognized marks as Well-Known Trademarks. One such instance was the recent case involving the renowned Basmati Rice Brand ‘DAAWAT’. It is the case of the Plaintiff that it is one of the 50 most renowned brands among Food Companies in North India.

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The IP Law Blog

APRIL 30, 2021

Well, if the uptick in activity at the Trademark Office is any indication of what’s to come, we may see the late Mamba’s estate launch its own brand. On or around March 23, 2021, Kobe Bryant, LLC filed applications for numerous trademarks related to logos or terms associated with Kobe and his family. So what now?

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Certificate Course in Application of Intellectual Property Rights for Startups and Entrepreneurship [November 22- 23] Course in Brief Dates : 22nd – 23rd November, 2023 Time : Day 1: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM IST; Day 2: 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM IST Venue : Centre for Technology and Law, DA-IICT, Gandhinagar Duration : 1.5

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Likelihood of Confusion

MARCH 17, 2024

The Associate Press reports: DES MOINES, Iowa Maytag may have to change the name of a new kitchen appliances. That’s after a small business owner in New Hampshire won a trademark infringement case against the Iowa appliance maker. A federal jury in Concord, New Hampshire, has found in favor of Attrezzi Fine Kitchen Accessories.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 9, 2023

The highly anticipated jury verdict in the Hermès litigation over MetaBirkins NFTs has some important takeaways for both artists and sellers of NFTs as well as brand owners. Below are some takeaways for both artists and sellers of NFTs, as well as brand owners. That is not true. ” ( Id.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 28, 2023

Marks that are so well-known, highly regarded, or famous that governments have determined they warrant protection regardless of whether their unauthorised use is likely to lead to consumer confusion are protected by trademark dilution. This is known as trademark dilution. News reporting and news commentating done in any form.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 17, 2022

It has the freest economy in the Middle East and as per reports in Index of Economic Freedom published by The Wall Street Journal ranked Bahrain as the 12 th freest economy in the world. This being an important part makes the brand owner avoid any further litigation. There are two ways for going ahead of trademark registration.

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Likelihood of Confusion

OCTOBER 9, 2023

StationStops reports that the MTA has backed off at least part of its obnoxious “IP enforcement program” and undone some of the damage the agency caused between the company and. The post Light at the end of the tunnel appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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The TTABlog

AUGUST 30, 2023

SS Vape Brands, Inc. If that were the case, having a famous mark would entitle the owner to a right in gross, and that is against the principles of trademark law." The vape/smoke shops offer Opposer’s MONSTER and MONSTER ENERGY beverages in coolers displaying third-party brand names (e.g., Monster Energy Company v.

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