Selvam & Selvam Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

The trademark law firmly establishes that a trademark owner reserves the exclusive right to use the trademark and enforce the same. Such groundless threats are commonly achieved by sending cease and desist letters or legal notices threatening the recipient with legal proceedings.

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Kashishipr

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Maintaining a Trademark Registration can indeed be challenging if you aren’t familiar with the Trademark Law. However, there exist some steps and guidelines you can take and follow to ensure your Registered Trademark remains protected and valid.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Starting in 2004 , the Company began issuing cease-and-desist letters to competitors, demanding that they prevent their search ads from appearing in response to the keyword “1-800 Contacts.” Alternatively, should trademark owners have a responsibility to aggressively protect their intellectual property?

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

To be eligible for trademark protection, the mark must be distinctive, non-generic, and not already in use by another party. Learn more about distinctive trademarks. Common trademark violations Navigating the waters of trademark laws can sometimes feel like you’re trying to solve a puzzle blindfolded—confusing, right?

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2023

On June 8, 2023, the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision held that a trademark claim concerning “a squeaky, chewable dog toy designed to look like a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey” which, as a play on words, turns the words “Jack Daniels” into “Bad Spaniels” and the descriptive phrase “Old No. at 5-7, 90-91. [6] at 28-33. [8] 10] 599 U.S.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 24, 2023

Taco John’s registered the mark in 1989, and Gregory Hotel registered the mark for concurrent use in New Jersey in 2009 based on its common law use dating back to 1979. Taco John’s is reportedly notorious for sending cease-and-desist letters to those who use the mark. The Lanham Act, which governs U.S.

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

After trial, the jury found that Fossil had acted “in callous disregard” of Romag’s intellectual property rights. 10 According to Fossil, the equity courts historically required plaintiffs to establish willfulness, or its historical equivalent, to obtain a profits award in trademark disputes. 31 Such improvements may give U.S.

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Copyright Lately

AUGUST 2, 2022

Netflix could have sent Barlow & Bear a cease and desist letter hand-delivered by Regé-Jean Page. Unlike trademark law, copyright is not a “use it or lose it” proposition. We didn’t ask for permission to use their intellectual property.”. That was a gift y’all.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 9, 2023

Jack Daniels sent a cease and desist letter to VIP shortly after the product launched. ” The Court noted that applying Rogers to all matters where there is an expressive element would impermissibly extend Rogers to nearly all facets of life and potentially supplant the purpose of trademark law.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 25, 2022

Patent owners can use it to check for potential infringers, send cease and desist letters, or seek licensing opportunities. Regardless of where you are within the innovation ecosystem, our team of intellectual property attorneys can assist you with your patent needs. Assistance with Your Patent Needs. important;}.thegem-template-wrapper.wpb_wrapper.thegem-custom-623e9c838b0dc2332{flex-direction:

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 17, 2022

If, instead, this were a case of trade dress infringement, the right holder would have to file a civil lawsuit under the Unfair Competition Law and prove: a) the notoriety of its product packaging/decoration, b) the infringing act, and c) the damages. 57 of the Chinese Trademark law. 57 of the Trademark Law.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Can “honest concurrent use” be used as a defense against a trademark infringement claim? Lokesh, highlighting its history, argues that honest concurrent use is a principle of trademark law and is not limited to a provision. Delhi High Court Imposes Costs worth INR 2 Cr. on Triveni Interchem Pvt. Singh, who was his Ph.D

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

As 2023 commences, it’s time for companies to review and take stock of their intellectual property assets. This applies to companies that have never taken serious steps to protect intellectual property and companies that understand the value of intellectual property and take active steps to secure and protect those assets. .

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 16, 2023

. (“Jack Daniels”), which owns registered trademarks for “JACK DANIELS”, “OLD NO. 2 On Your Tennessee Carpet” referencing dog urine because it infringed and tarnished its famous trademarks. . __ (2023) (No. Lemley, “Grounding Trademark Law Through Trademark Use,” 92 Iowa L.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 16, 2023

. (“Jack Daniels”), which owns registered trademarks for “JACK DANIELS”, “OLD NO. 2 On Your Tennessee Carpet” referencing dog urine because it infringed and tarnished its famous trademarks. . __ (2023) (No. Lemley, “Grounding Trademark Law Through Trademark Use,” 92 Iowa L.

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IPilogue

MARCH 2, 2022

Hermès is embroiled in constant legal battles defending the Birkin against trademark infringement and passing-off. Recently, Hermès has tested out the scope of their intellectual property rights in the metaverse. Trademark Protection in the Metaverse . million, of which, Rothschild is entitled to 7.5%.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

To obtain trademark protection, a business must first adopt a graphically represented mark which is unique and distinguishable. Section 9(1) (c) of the Trademark Act, 1999 prohibits the registration of words used commonly. It takes years for them to get registration.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

Ramsey is a Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law. She writes and teaches in the trademark law area, and recently wrote a paper with Professor Christine Haight Farley that focuses on speech-protective doctrines in trademark infringement law.] By Guest Blogger Lisa P. Ramsey [Lisa P.

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