Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 20, 2022

What is the #1 factor in filing a trademark application? For many businesses thinking of registering a trademark, cost is the biggest factor. It is often the first and only question asked of our trademark filing services. Trademark filings have become commoditized. I’m not surprised.

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Intepat

MAY 28, 2024

Trademark dilution is like death by a thousand cuts, and it is crucial to prevent the first cut. Apple’s smart business strategies have successfully upheld the validity of its trademark, preventing it from being diluted. Notably, Apple trademarked its store design in the United States in 2011.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This is because names mean so much in today’s society, especially when it comes to business and intellectual property. A brand’s name, particularly when it takes the shape of a trademark, can define its identity, reputation, and value, making it an asset that is valuable to safeguard.

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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. [ This post has been authored by SpicyIP Intern Kevin Preji.

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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. Some will copy blatantly, others are more savvy so will copy what they calculate they can get away with.

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Kashishipr

JULY 13, 2022

Undoubtedly, both technologies bring a complete set of novel Intellectual Property (IP) issues for business companies, brands, individuals, courts, and IP practitioners. The digital features could be anything perceived by the five senses, i.e., vision, smell, taste, sound, or touch. It is the primary technology of the metaverse.

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

MARCH 16, 2022

The most recent of them is the metaverse, and similar to what has happened to other parallel realities such as video games and social media, the metaverse is being invaded by fashion brands. The new gems being mined are the non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which are already at the center of several trademark battles.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 19, 2021

It filed an application to register CASPER as a trademark in connection with blockchain technology; the registration issued in November 2020. Zamfir alleged that CasperLabs had agreed to register the marks on his behalf and to transfer the marks to him, but didn’t do so; CasperLabs denied any such agreement.

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Intepat

MAY 24, 2023

What is the Madrid System? Since then, the Madrid System has expanded and evolved to meet ever-changing business needs. More and more countries have signed up to this unique international trademark registration system. Through the Madrid System, WIPO offers centralized registration and management of international trademarks.

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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. With that basic structure, let’s review them and sort out some of the confusing aspects of each. How do I get a Copyright?

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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. Chutter, Inc., 2022-1212). 1:08-CV-975-TWT) in 2008.

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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. With just a basic understanding of each type of Intellectual Property, you’ll be able to determine whether your work can be protected and what you should do to make it happen.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Sections 32(1)(a) and 43(a)(1)(A) of the Lanham Act impose civil liability on any person who “use[s] in commerce” a trademark in a manner that “is likely to cause confusion, or to cause mistake, or to deceive.” ” 15 U.S.C. 1114(1)(a); 15 U.S.C. 1125(a)(1). § 1121(a). Abitron Austria GmbH v.

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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. For example, Coca-Cola, Nike, Boost.

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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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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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Corsearch

AUGUST 30, 2023

We’ve put together a comprehensive glossary of trademark terms for both seasoned practitioners and those that are new to the field. Whether you’re interested in trademark screening, searching, clearance, registration, or watching, refer to this glossary of key terms to help you in your day-to-day role. See registration fee.

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SpicyIP

JULY 29, 2024

Other Posts Madras HC on Computer Program and 3(k): Following the DHC way Discussing what could be MHC’s first authoritative decision on the patentability of computer programs under Section 3(k), Yogesh Byadwal highlights how the Court’s approach differed from or aligned with the DHC’s precedents on this issue.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 18, 2021

What is Meant by a Family of Trademarks? Trademarks are distinctive marks, symbols, or labels used to differentiate goods belonging to one entity from that of another to avoid deception concerning the origin of those goods or services. Characteristics of a Family of Trademarks.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

DHC Passed Over-broad Order in Louis Vuitton Advertisement Material Copyright Dispute More than what one wished for? Was this a trademark remedy in a copyright claim? This and a lot more in this week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review. This and a lot more in this week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review. Anything we are missing out on?

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