Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 2, 2022

Assignment has been defined in Section 2(1)(b) of the Trademarks Act, 1999. The assignor or the registered proprietor can assign the trademark for consideration under section 37 of the Act. In the case of registered trademarks, the assignment has to be recorded in the Trademark Registry.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Thus, there is an unmistakable similarity between domain names and trademarks, which is why domain names have been granted trademark recognition and protection. Reliance is also a registered trademark, and as such, it is protected from trademark infringement.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A trademark is an important business asset that offers protection to a brand. Businesses own valuable trademarks, which, once registered, can be licensed out. The rights that flow from a trademark can be licensed to others to receive royalties for commercialization. What is Trademark Licensing?

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The Trademark Rights have clearly explained the essentials and attributes of a trademark. A trademark exists in the form of an expression, slogan, or any other sign identifying the services or products of one business and distinguishing them from those of others in the market. Salient Attributes of a Trademark.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Owning a trademark undoubtedly counts as one of the most valuable and crucial assets for every business company or organization. Hence, it becomes imperative not to stay ignorant about a Trademark Assignment. Moreover, trademark assignment proves to be beneficial for both parties involved.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 16, 2023

In this short blog we demystify the realms of copyright and trademarks, using the U.S. Copyright and trademarks are key intellectual property rights, each possessing their own unique characteristics to shield your creations from the clutches of bad actors and infringers. Unlike copyright, trademarks are all about the name game.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 31, 2022

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) maintains two trademark Registers: the Principal Register and the Supplemental Register. As the chart below shows, these Registers share some important commonalties but also have key differences. Principal Register. Supplemental Register.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Introduction Trademarks may include any distinctive sign or mark that contributes in differentiating goods or services those of the competitors. In order to maintain the owner’s rights, a trademark must be used and periodically renewed; otherwise, the proprietor might lose the validity and the right of enforcing the trademark.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The year 2022 has been an extremely important year for the development of trademark jurisprudence in India. There have been various landmark judgements which have not only highlighted cardinal principles of trademark law but have also given a nuanced understanding of how Courts interpret statutory trademark provisions.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 26, 2023

I often cringe at use of the word "trademark" as a verb, and Bob's article explains what the problem is. The Most Important Trademark Fact You Probably Don’t Know Client: “I’ve been in business for a couple of years now, and I want to trademark my company’s name.” Client: “I want to get a trademark on it.”

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Given the huge commercial opportunity, it is clear to see why there is great demand in trademarks for goods and services linked to the holiday name and others throughout the year. Can you trademark a holiday name? Can you trademark a holiday name? CUPID appeared in 481 trademarks registered in 2022.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

With the Metaverse and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) being the common buzzwords as of late, the USPTO (US Patent & Trademark Office) has been experiencing a significant rise in the number of Trademark Applications filed in the virtual sphere to safeguard the products and services. IP Challenges in the Metaverse.

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azrights

OCTOBER 18, 2021

I’ll then explain the role of trademarks and why and how to be strategic with them. A brand can easily be a business’ most valuable asset. You see this when big businesses go into administration. It owned leading high street businesses like Topshop, Topman, and Miss Selfridge. So, let’s look at trademarks now.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 9, 2021

A step-by-step guide to the trademark Registration process and timelines. Jump to: Trademark Timeline Overview. Q: What happens once I file a trademark application? Trademark Intake Form. Trademark Search. Trademark Application Preparation. trademark TIMELINE OVERVIEW. Q: Why such a long wait?

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

MARCH 18, 2021

Intellectual property law includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets and is an important consideration for any new business. This article will address trademarks and copyrights, but the law firm of TraskBritt can assist with any intellectual property law needs. What Does a Trademark Protect? .

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

The Court has dismissed the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by MakeMyTrip (MMT) against Google regarding the alleged misuse of MMT’s trademarks as “keywords” in Google Ads. In the current case, businesses were vying for increased prominence on search result screens using an auction/bidding mechanism run by Google Ads.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

NFT creation, investment, sale, and ownership interest exists in Indonesia and elsewhere in the world. Most significantly, “the development of blockchain technology” has been accepted as a legal business activity by the Indonesian standard industrial business categorization code, which was published in 2020.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 31, 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns had a detrimental influence on fashion companies, which further motivated them to grow their business on the Metaverse. The main assets of any fashion firm that are virtual designs, may need to be protected as trade dress under trademark law.

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

MARCH 16, 2022

The new gems being mined are the non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which are already at the center of several trademark battles. Although brands cannot afford a trial-and-error strategy, it is most likely that they will better understand how to properly enforce their trademark rights in this new virtual world as initial lawsuits run their course.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

In this video, we will also examine the legal strategies each project got right on trademark registration and copyright licensing. What Is A Trademark & How Does It Impact NFT Drops? A trademark can be any word or phrase symbol design combination of things that identifies your goods and services in the marketplace.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

This unique status is particularly emphasized through the avenue of Trademark registration, underscoring its distinct position within the framework of legal protection. This Act does not explicitly specify the inclusion or exclusion of personal names or surnames for trademark protection.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 26, 2022

One of my placements was at Alectra Utilities , a large utilities company that serves approximately one million homes and businesses in Ontario. This involved updating Alectra’s record of registered trademarks using information from external legal counsel.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Ensuring Compliances of IP laws Trademarks and logos: On media platforms, names and emblems are commonly used to advertise companies and services, both visually and orally. Domain names are frequently acquired as trademarks. Domain names are often business names that are followed by.com,org,gov,net,in, and so forth.

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Corsearch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Founded in 1999 by Jack Ma, the Alibaba company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most influential online commerce businesses. One of Alibaba’s most popular platforms is Alibaba.com, a leading global wholesale B2B marketplace that facilitates trade between businesses from around the world.

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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 provide exclusive ownership and control over intangible assets, allowing creators to protect their innovations from unauthorised use, reproduction, or distribution.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 3, 2021

As embodied in the Internal Revenue Code, IRS regulations, and case laws, IP includes patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, know-how, and computer software. The same serves as a disincentive to transferring ownership of IP outside the US. The goal, in short, is to tie IP profits to physical R&D and business activities.

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azrights

OCTOBER 27, 2021

They copy business models, and any aspect of a business’ successful branding, be it, by introducing new features, copying its positioning, or even using similar names or brand identifiers. For example, the law won’t generally stop copying of ideas or business models or colours of other brands unless these are trademarked.

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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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IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

However, in order to have legal proof of ownership, it is always advisable to register for copyright registration. Trademarks. The easiest method to accomplish this is to register a trademark. Trademarks encompass Instagram handles, YouTube channels, and user names on numerous social media sites.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 2, 2023

Your business has likely collectively spent countless hours and resources to build a strong brand presence on Amazon. By taking the necessary steps, your business can protect your products from counterfeiters and ensure that customers are purchasing legitimate items.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

X (formerly Twitter) is one of the most popular social media platforms for businesses and individuals, with around 335 million monthly active users worldwide. Trademark infringement Unauthorized use of your brand name, logo, or other trademarked elements.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 20, 2023

On Wednesday, a divided panel of the Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision reversing the USPTO’s cancellation of a registered trademark (Great Concepts, LLC v. The Back Story In 2003, Great Concepts applied to register DANTANNA’S for restaurant services. Patent and Trademark Office or in the courts.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 17, 2022

Here are a few reasons why content creators and social media influencers should consider registering their IP: IP registration helps establish ownership of the IP assets, which, in turn, helps enforce rights in the scenario of a legal dispute. In general, domain names are business or brand names followed by.org,com,in,gov,net, etc.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 16, 2022

Principal Cynthia Walden and Associate Sarah Kelleher discuss the non-fungible token (NFT) trend across the fashion industry and what this digital arena means for trademark protection and enforcement. Selling the Intangible in Fashion: What Does it Mean for Trademark Protection? PDF copy available. To File or Not to File.

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Kashishipr

JULY 27, 2022

They play a crucial role in businesses, specifically technology and biotechnologies companies, and constitute a considerable portion of their profits and overall strategies. The terms and conditions of a merger are generally fair, mutually agreed to by the businesses and companies involved, and they become equal partners of the new venture.

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Garrigues Blog

JULY 6, 2021

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 ). Domain names are a valuable form of identity and therefore are exposed to fraudulent use. Let us see it.

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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. Your Copy-Rights.

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