Above the Fold

MARCH 31, 2022

Provides the right to use the ® registered trademark symbol in conjunction with the trademark. Serves as a basis for filing a trademark infringement lawsuit in federal court. Prevents the registration of confusingly similar marks with the USPTO. Provides a presumption of validity for the registered trademark.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Registration of a trademark is not necessary, but is highly advisable. This is due to the fact that the statutory rights granted under the TA 2019 to the owner of a trademark apply only to registered trademarks. Who can register a trademark? Any business organization. Any individual.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 4 This is the fourth in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. A registered trademark isn’t merely a logo or a symbol; it’s an asset with intrinsic value.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 3 This is the third in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. Trademarks are the beacons that guide consumers toward trusted products and services. Building Consumer Trust A registered trademark is a symbol of trust.

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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. A registered trademark serves as a deterrent to potential infringers. Minimizing Brand Confusion Brand confusion can erode consumer trust and loyalty.

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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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Erik K Pelton

MAY 9, 2022

And it’s one of my favorite topics to talk about because there’s so many exciting and interesting examples of different non-traditional trademarks. But, for the vast majority of businesses over time, they traditionally haven’t had a lot of need to protect non-traditional trademarks. Colors can be registered.

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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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Kashishipr

APRIL 6, 2022

Under the Indian Trade Marks Act of 1999 , if a sound is or has become a distinctive or unique symbol associated with one undertaking, it will be eligible for obtaining Trademark Registration. This article shall discuss the foundations of sound trademark registrations in India while giving examples of widely known sounds trademarks.

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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. Through this system, WIPO provides a centralized platform for registering and managing international trademarks. What is a Provisional Refusal under the Madrid System?

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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. Under Section 31 , the registration certificate of the trademark serves as an evidence during infringement lawsuits.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 11, 2023

Non-Use Cancellation in China Article 49 of the Chinese Trademark Law provides: “Where a registered trademark … has not been used for three years consecutively without a proper reason, any organization or individual may apply to the trademark bureau for revocation of the said registered trademark.”

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43(B)log

MARCH 10, 2023

CasperLabs moved to dismiss two of Zamfir’s remaining claims: fraud by intentional misrepresentation and unfair business practices. He now alleged that he was deprived “of his exclusive property and presumed nationwide rights in the CASPER Mark,” the benefits and advantages of federal registration, and the value of his unregistered mark.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 11, 2023

Non-Use Cancellation in China Article 49 of the Chinese Trademark Law provides: “Where a registered trademark. has not been used for three years consecutively without a proper reason, any organization or individual may apply to the trademark bureau for revocation of the said registered trademark.”

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 9, 2023

That means a US trademark registration does not provide the trademark owner with rights outside the United States. While your federally registered trademark may provide you with certain exclusive rights within the US, it will not give you the ability to stop others from using the mark in foreign countries.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

AUGUST 9, 2021

Protecting our Trademark Customers with Federal Registration of USPTO Marks. Guest blog by David Gooder, Commissioner for Trademarks . Or if a business appearing to be affiliated with the USPTO solicits fees to help file your application and perform other registration services for you at a price that seems too good to be true.

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Above the Fold

JULY 7, 2021

The series appears to be tailored to small business owners and entrepreneurs and is broken up into eight modules focused on discrete topics. Registration for the upcoming modules listed below, as well as access to other past and future modules, is available here. July 20: Module 7: Keeping your registration alive.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 31, 2022

Provides the right to use the ® registered trademark symbol in conjunction with the trademark. Serves as a basis for filing a trademark infringement lawsuit in federal court. Prevents the registration of confusingly similar marks with the USPTO. Provides a presumption of validity for the registered trademark.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 7, 2021

.” The series appears to be tailored to small business owners and entrepreneurs and is broken up into eight modules focused on discrete topics. Registration for the upcoming modules listed below, as well as access to other past and future modules, is available here. July 20: Module 7: Keeping your registration alive.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 9, 2022

There exist several IPRs and it is important to be aware of which one is suitable for your brand/ business. There are added benefits to each IPR that come along with their registration. Registration is the procedure of filing a particular mark/ name under the respective authority of legal statutes.

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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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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 13, 2023

Advantages of Trademark The public identifies a certain quality, reputation and image with goods and services bearing a trademark. The more successful a business is the more valuable the trademark becomes. For other trademarks and special registration types, use the standard trade mark application service.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The ultimate success of brands and businesses in the modern world largely depends on the groundbreaking innovation that sets them apart from the rising competition in the market. However, keep in mind that using your IP assets to support the current and future market position of your business can prove to be a major challenge.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

IP licensing provides business companies and organizations with additional or core revenue streams, which enables them to increase brand awareness, enhance their overall reputation, and extend their offerings (products or services) into new geographies and markets across the globe cost-effectively. Understanding the IP License. Bottom Line.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

JULY 28, 2023

The court’s ruling sheds light on the rights and limitations of registered trademark owners and the grounds for seeking relief in cases of similarity between registered marks. a well-known company, has been marketing ayurvedic soaps under the trademark “Chandrika” since 1940. Wipro Enterprises Ltd.,

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Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 11, 2023

Is your mark too similar to a registered trademark? Most folks are aware of the risk of a trademark application being rejected for being too similar to a registered trademark. So they go on the USPTO trademark site or some other site to search their desired trademark. There’s a problem.

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 4, 2021

The following is an edited transcript of my video Do Restaurants Need Trademark Protection ? Over the years I’ve had the fortune to work with a tremendous variety of businesses as clients, from accountants, to real estate agents, to software companies, to clothing companies, to bloggers and websites.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 5, 2022

The Trade Marks Act, 1999 governs and deals with the mechanism of registration, protection, and illegal use of trademarks in India. Additionally, it also deals with the exclusive rights of a trademark owner, penalties for Trademark Infringement , remedies for damaged goods, and modes of transference of a Registered Trademark.

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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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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 26, 2021

The first one, perhaps the easiest one, is use the ® R with a circle symbol frequently in connection with the registered trademark. Trademark registration requires a renewal at the USPTO. The initial renewal is due after five years of registration, then after 10 years, 20 years, et cetera.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 30, 2022

It is imperative to have Registered Trademarks in place to have one’s business stand out in the market and create a significant brand value. In India, trademarks are registered, protected, and enforced under the Trademarks Act of 1999 (referred to as the ‘Act’ further in this article).

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It includes many rules, several of them directed at the language of business in Quebec, and some regarding the use of French on both product packaging and signage/advertising. Presently, all product labelling and commercial signs appearing in Quebec must be in French – but the Charter provides certain exceptions for trademarks.

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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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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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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 19, 2023

MR. CHRISTMAS became a registered trademark for “Christmas Ornaments and Decorations of the Non-Electrical Type” way back in 1966 (Registration No. ” Scrooge wasn’t the only one who had that idea: a business owner registered ALWAYS CHRISTMAS & Design as a service mark in 1995 (Registration No.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 1, 2023

For both individuals and businesses, trademarks stand as valuable assets, offering protection for unique brands, logos, and slogans. However, there are instances where an individual perceives that a trademark application by another person infringes upon their rights or interests.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 10, 2024

Image from here In the case of Sterling Agro Industries Limited vs ASR Trading Company , the Delhi High Court while dealing with a trademark infringement suit, imputed mala fide intention to ASR Trading’s (the Defendant) act of applying for a trademark registration. His previous posts can be accessed here.

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