azrights

JUNE 7, 2022

This is one of the many misconceptions about IP that I’ve noticed since starting my business in 2004. If you design IP protection into the business through your agreements, choice of brand name and other identifiers you strengthen your position against the most common and damaging forms of copying in business.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2021

When a design is registered, it gives the owner exclusive rights against any unauthorized copying or imitation. For a design to be registered under the Design Act, 2000, it must fulfill the following conditions: · Design should be unique and novel. Only the eyes should be used to enjoy the design.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 22, 2022

Proprietorship in India is a type of unregistered business entity that is owned, managed, and controlled by one person. The micro and small businesses that are operating in the unorganized sector prefer registering as a proprietorship in India. To run a business as a sole proprietor some licenses and permits are required.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2021

When a design is registered, it gives the owner exclusive rights against any unauthorized copying or imitation. For a design to be registered under the Design Act, 2000, it must fulfill the following conditions: · Design should be unique and novel. Only the eyes should be used to enjoy the design.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2021

When a design is registered, it gives the owner exclusive rights against any unauthorized copying or imitation. For a design to be registered under the Design Act, 2000, it must fulfill the following conditions: · Design should be unique and novel. Only the eyes should be used to enjoy the design.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MAY 2, 2023

Some of these issues are specific to doing business with the government and others are broader issues that all companies face when using AI, and generative AI (GAI) in particular. Copyrights On March 16, 2023 the Copyright Office issued Guidance on the examination and registration of works that contain material generated by AI technology.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Introduction: The Madrid System’s Global Impact The Madrid System , since its inception, has adapted to the ever-evolving needs of global businesses. To understand the process of international trademark registration within the Madrid System, it’s essential to explore its intricacies.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The recent shift in the technology conglomerate’s brand identity has introduced a great opportunity to discuss the intellectual property implications of rebranding a business. Apple, formerly known as “Apple Computer”, changed its original logo depicting Isaac Newton sitting under an apple tree to a more minimalistic design.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

APRIL 17, 2024

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 3, 2023

A trademark can be any word, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination of these features that helps differentiate your goods or services from others. Businesses should consider seeking trademark registrations to protect their brands against unauthorized use by others, but also because a registered trademark can add credibility to your brand.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 30, 2022

TMR, LLC conceived of and ran the day-to-day business operations for the Chenoa Fund, a mortgage financing business implemented and operated by CBC Mortgage Agency, Inc. By: ArentFox Schiff

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IAM Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2022

Brand owners are advised to weigh up their business needs when deciding whether to file a national application with the CNIPA or for international registration through the Madrid Protocol (designating China).

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IAM Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2022

Brand owners are advised to weigh up their business needs when deciding whether to file a national application with the CNIPA or for international registration through the Madrid Protocol (designating China).

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Intepat

OCTOBER 7, 2022

As a result, intellectual property refers to creations such as innovations, industrial product designs, literary and creative works, and symbols that are later used in business. As an artist or designer, one should be aware of two forms of intellectual property (IP) rights: copyright and Industrial design.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 11, 2022

The Commission is soliciting written comment, data, and arguments concerning the need for such a rulemaking to prevent persons, entities, and organizations from impersonating government agencies or staff and businesses or their agents.” trademarks for clients who are overwhelmingly small businesses. Comments of Erik M.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In this battle of the birds, frequent TTAB plaintiff Abercrombie & Fitch opposed an application to register the mark shown below left, for various clothing items, claiming a likelihood of confusion with its registered design mark shown below right, for overlapping clothing items. The Wet Seal, Inc. 82 USPQ2d 1629, 1640 (TTAB 2007). - ed.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A design is that aspect of a product that constitutes its ornamental or visual features. It plays a crucial role in distinguishing a product from others in trade and depending on how appealing it is, increases business output for the person who is engaged in the manufacture, distribution and selling of the product.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MAY 2, 2024

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

especially in the IT, entertainment and fashion businesses ? In order to safely and effectively enjoy the economic benefits deriving from the use of their brands’ goodwill and product reputation in the Metaverse, businesses need to secure the appropriate IP rights. Are they protectable by design patents? Article 2.4 Article 2.4

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The IPKat

MAY 16, 2023

The threshold for design protection in the EU is low. The design must be new and have individual character ( Art. 4(1) Community Design Regulation , ‘CDR’). The purpose of this grace period is to allow the designer or its successor to test the products in which the design is embodied in the market ( Recital 20 CDR ).

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 7 This is the seventh in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. In the world of business, where brands are not merely labels but stories that resonate with consumers, effective brand building is a strategic imperative.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Keep in mind the generators are trained on existing material, including things that are protected by copyright and trademark law and registration and patents. Well, they’re right, I can apply, but registration surely won’t be granted. That doesn’t mean you’re in the clear for ownership and registration, however.

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Intepat

OCTOBER 7, 2022

As a result, intellectual property refers to creations such as innovations, industrial product designs, literary and creative works, and symbols that are later used in business. As an artist or designer, one should be aware of two forms of intellectual property (IP) rights: copyright and design rights. Design Rights.

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azrights

JUNE 27, 2023

Or growing your business to sell? Do you: Know what ‘brand’ means and signifies to the value of your business? You as the business owner need a solid understanding of Brand and IP so you can be its brand manager. The changed 21st century business environment makes this an imperative. Or rebranding?

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 6 This is the sixth in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. Establishing Legal Ownership and Exclusivity Trademark registration establishes your legal ownership over a distinctive mark.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 6, 2023

The USPTO’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“Board”) recently ordered the cancellation of two trademark registrations for product configurations of safety helmets, shown below and both directed to “ a three dimensional configuration of two ridges located along the center of a safety helmet.”

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The TTABlog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Frequent TTAB litigant Monster Energy Company got mugged in this opposition to registration of the mark shown immediately below, for mugs and plates. Bona Fide Intent: The Board observed that starting a small business to make and sell plates and mugs printed with designs "is not rocket science." Monster Energy Company v.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

Since then, giant companies all over the world ― especially in the IT, entertainment and fashion businesses ― have begun to launch products and solutions related to the ever developing Metaverse. Are they protectable by design patents? In China, a GUI alone cannot be registered as a design patent. Article 2.4

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The IPKat

APRIL 26, 2023

A Registered Community Design (‘RCD’) enjoys protection only if it is new and has individual character vis-à-vis designs disclosed prior to its filing or priority date ( Art. 4(1), 7 of Regulation 6/2002 , ‘Design Regulation’). 7(1) Design Regulation ). 7(1) Design Regulation ). 6 of Directive 2005/29/EC.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 27, 2022

For maintaining a competitive edge in the market, businesses need to keep innovating. It applies to different aspects of a business, such as finance, corporate transactions, negotiations, employment agreements, technologies, to name a few. In the present era, working business environments have become significantly dynamic.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

work, while also allowing for one to have their copyright on the public record and a certificate of registration. Shein has a long history of being sued for IP infringement — a source even claimed that Shein’s parent company, Zoetop Business Co., has been named a defendant in at least 50 federal lawsuits in the U.S.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 1, 2022

For every business or brand owner at present, the design of a product has become a crucial concern, and why won’t it be, after all, “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” ” The unique design of a product, such as that of Mini Cooper and Coca-Cola, forms brand identity. Infringement of Industrial Designs .

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 1 Imagine you’ve been using your business name, logo, or slogan for several years, building a good base of local customers. You make moves to expand your market, and suddenly you get a cease-and-desist letter from another business that has better rights to the trademark.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Trademark Office issued the following 174 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in August 2023 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Reg. 70% SYNTHETIC HAIR. 70% SYNTHETIC HAIR.

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SpicyIP

JULY 28, 2021

We are pleased to bring you a guest post by Yashi Agrawal on India’s recent accession to the Locarno Agreement, discussing inter alia the resultant amendments to India’s design laws and prospective benefits to India on becoming a part of the Locarno Special Union and Assembly. Yashi Agrawal. India and the Locarno Agreement.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 16, 2023

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) recently issued a precedential opinion concerning the registration of marks used in connection with goods deemed “drug paraphernalia” under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”).

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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

A fancy bit of footwork by Applicant Stratio Automotive yielded a registration for the mark STRATIO & Design for diagnostic apparatus and diagnostic services for land vehicles. Technical or business skills or knowledge may very well be required to understand and use Opposer’s goods and services." Stratio Big Data, Inc.

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