IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 17, 2022

Back in 2020, the famous Chinese brew company Tsingtao Beer filed an administrative complaint for trademark infringement against a smaller Chinese competitor for the use of recycled Tsingtao beer bottles. Is this however a case of trademark infringement? Trademark or Unfair Competition? And, why is this important?

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

MARCH 25, 2021

Trademark bullying has always been a cause for concern because it spells out overstepping the line, monopoly and power all in one place most of the times. As the name suggests, trademark bullying happens when a registered trademark owner, without justifiable reason, threatens or tries to threaten another trademark owner with legal action.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 9, 2022

The growth of internet and internet related facilities have made brands shift a major part of their business online, some generating the entirety of their income through online sales. Thus, it becomes important to safeguard your business. Domain names and trademarks. Protecting brands.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2021

A trademark can be referred to as a recognizable sign, word or symbol that can be used to denote and distinguish a specific product or service from others. Business photo created by rawpixel.com. A classic example for this is the genericization of the trademark ‘Escalator’ which was used by Otis Elevator Company.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

The trademark law firmly establishes that a trademark owner reserves the exclusive right to use the trademark and enforce the same. Through this, the former aims to monopolize the market and kick out any remotely similar business operating under the mark. A widely discussed example was when Apple Inc.,

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 31, 2022

Let me share some good news for startups and small businesses that might change your mind about patenting. How to enforce trademarks inexpensively. Let’s start with trademarks. At the outset, register your trademarks for your more important products and services. Not all marks, however, qualify.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 17, 2022

Back in 2020, the famous Chinese brew company Tsingtao Beer filed an administrative complaint for trademark infringement against a smaller Chinese competitor for the use of recycled Tsingtao beer bottles. Is this however a case of trademark infringement? Trademark or Unfair Competition? And, why is this important?

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 19, 2021

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. When it comes to food designs, how far can a trademark go? Some choose to register shapes because they are fast, visual source identifier s.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

February: In Nigeria, the Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, 2022 , was signed into law. Stephen Mouka issued a Cease and Desist Notice to the public after an X user created and shared a limited merchandise bearing the slogan. Today, it’s about the trade marks. Katpost on the decision here.

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Garrigues Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2021

weigh up and anticipate what a litigation case entails in the big picture and in light of your business. weigh up and anticipate what a litigation case entails in the big picture and in light of your business. Successful products and services are likely to have their trademarks copied. We will explain how to go about it.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or businesses for their creations or inventions. These rights encompass various forms of intangible assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. What are Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Defining Trademark A “trademark” is a mark which is used for a commercial purpose. How do trademarks function? Adidas, for example, is a brand that has achieved success in the sports business by introducing sports clothing and other related products. What constitutes a Trademark?

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

I am particularly sensitive to the trademark challenges that small businesses face for several reasons. Since 1999, I have built and managed my own small business, Erik M. Pelton & Associates, to advise and counsel others about trademark protection. In fact, small businesses may be even more capable.

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

Unfortunately, Intellectual Property law has gotten so complicated that many people aren’t even sure which type of Intellectual Property (copyright, trademarks, or patents) protects their creative work. You don’t need to register the work like you would with trademarks or patents. . Trademarks.

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Kashishipr

JULY 21, 2021

The problem of counterfeiting not only puts brands at risk of their trademarks, brand value, and goodwill getting damaged but also puts consumers at the risk of receiving sub-standard quality products, which may ultimately affect their health and wellbeing. Takedown notices, cease and desist notices, etc.,

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Any business owner looking to distinguish himself from others in the market would be wise to safeguard the elements that make his business unique. The same can be possible through trademarking any word, symbol, design, or phrase that the company uses to identify itself in the marketplace. Elements of Trademark Clearance.

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

Unfortunately, IP law has gotten so complicated that many people aren’t even sure which types of IP (copyright, trademarks, or patents) protects their creative work. You don’t need to register the work like you would with trademarks or patents. . Although, it could receive trademark protection.). Trademarks.

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Kashishipr

MAY 4, 2022

Trademarks provide multiple crucial advantages to businesses and customers alike. Trademarks also carry all the image and reputation a brand builds over the years. Furthermore, inconsistent or improper use of a trademark can obstruct its owner’s ability to enforce the trademark rights in a given brand.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

After another busy week here at SpicyIP, here are the quick summaries of the 5 blogposts that were put up, along with 15 case summaries and other national and international IP developments for you. Other Posts Honesty as a Defense vis-à-vis Trademark Infringements: Principle or Provision? Important IP cases that we’re missing out on?

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azrights

MARCH 23, 2022

Understanding the legal rules around names is important because they’re the single most valuable intellectual property asset a successful business builds. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?. The Judge disagreed and rejected Mr Gu’s defence of honest concurrent use, holding that Mr Gu had infringed the Claimant’s trademark and should rebrand.

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 28, 2022

How are trademark rights determined in the US? In the US, trademark rights are generally given to the first one to use a mark. Except for a few limited circumstances, the first user is the rightful trademark owner in the US. The term common law arises most frequently in the context of an unregistered trademark.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. For trademarks, a good place to start is the company’s marketing and promotional materials, website, mobile app, and social media.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 24, 2023

BSA Business Software Alliance Inc. on December 21, 2023 (Delhi High Court) Image from here The Appellant filed an appeal against the order of the Trademark Registry allowing the opposition against the Appellant’s ‘BSA’ mark. Read Jyotpreet Kaur’s post to know more. Institute of Directors v. vs Tube Investments of India Ltd. &

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. For trademarks, a good place to start is the company’s marketing and promotional materials, website, mobile app, and social media.

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