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Would Sending a Cease-and-Desist Notice Harm Your Chances of Securing an Ex Parte Ad Interim Injunction? Some Perspectives

SpicyIP

We are pleased to bring to you a guest post by Roshan Santhalia ruminating on the question of whether a cease-and-desist notice before instituting a trademark or copyright infringement suit should be issued or not. His predominant areas of practise are Arbitration, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws.

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Monster Energy Co. Sues Fitness Company for Alleged Trademark Infringement

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

Hammond, Indiana – Monster Energy Company (“Monster”), the Plaintiff, claims to be a nationwide leader in marketing and selling ready-to-drink beverages. billion dollars promoting and marketing the MONSTER brand including the Claw Icon and the Monster Trade Dress. Since 2002, Monster asserts it has spent over $8.5

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Africa IP highlights 2023: Trade marks

The IPKat

Stephen Mouka issued a Cease and Desist Notice to the public after an X user created and shared a limited merchandise bearing the slogan. More on this decision in the Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice’s 2023 Roundup series. Tinderet is an area in Kenya.

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

IPRs are crucial for startups as they safeguard their unique ideas and creations, enabling them to establish a competitive edge in the market. Trade Secrets: Trade secrets encompass confidential information critical for a startup’s success; this may include formulas, processes, customer lists, marketing strategies etc.

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Don’t Get Cheesed – Protect Your Video Game’s Intellectual Property

LexBlog IP

Consider how you’re going to bring the game to market and to your business plan. Infringers and squatters: Forceful, persuasive cease-and-desist letters will let infringers and squatters know that you intend to enforce your work. He also is experienced in intellectual property litigation. patents.

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Trademark Infringement in the Digital Age

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction In today’s digital economy, trademarks play an important role in developing a brand’s identity, establishing customer trust, and assuring market competition. The accessibility of Internet markets and the ease with which information may be shared have given rise to new opportunities for trademark infringement.

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Role of Intellectual Property in Entertainment Industry

IIPRD

In this sector, intellectual property (IP) regulations are essential for defending the rights of inventors, artists, and producers. We will examine the fundamental ideas and rules of copyright, trademark, and patent laws as well as how they relate to various entertainment business sectors in this extensive book.