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Concept Of Trademark Bullying: Forceful Enforcement Of Trademark Rights In The Name Of Protection

IP and Legal Filings

A well- known trademark helps the consumers in spotting the difference between similar products by educating them about the product which results in informed choices. The trademark owners enjoy monopoly and exclusive proprietary rights of their trademarks through the law of trademark protection.

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Trademark Enforcement: How to Stop Infringement of Your Brand

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If you haven’t done so already, have your trademark application filed by a patent and trademark attorney with experience in the potential obstacles that might arise. Though your mark might not be registered yet, having a pending trademark application will at least start you on the journey toward registration.

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How to Enforce Intellectual Property Without A Lot of Money

Patent Trademark Blog

Don’t even think about being cheap when it comes to trademark registration. Without a properly registered trademark, you’ll end up with fewer options and greater costs to enforce your limited trademark rights. So how can you enforce a registered trademark inexpensively?

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Evaluating the Constitutionality of Viewpoint-Neutral Trademark Registration Laws That Do Not Restrict Speech—Vidal v. Elster (Guest Blog Post)

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) refused registration of “Trump Too Small” under Section 2(c) of the Lanham Act ( 15 USC 1052(c) ) because the phrase includes a living individual’s name without his written consent. Tam (2017) and Iancu v. The text of Section 2(c) is viewpoint-neutral.

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From Fruit to Fortune: Apple’s Trademark Journey and Their Fierce Protection Strategy

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Prior Registration and Use: Apple Inc. has a history of prior registration and extensive use of its trademark in India, which further solidifies its distinctiveness and exclusivity in the market. Non-generic Use: The term “Apple” is not generic when used in connection with electronic devices and related services.

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Trademarks as a Barrier to Free-Speech: An Examination of the MetaBirkins Dispute

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Hermes, the owner of the Birkin trademark and trade-dress in USA, promptly sent OpenSeas a cease-and-desist notice. B) All forms of news reporting and news commentary. (C) These NFTs were available on OpenSea- an online NFT marketplace. 1125(a) and dilution by blurring under section 43(a) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C

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Trademark Infringement in the Digital Age

IP and Legal Filings

Trademark owners frequently used cease and desist letters to pressure infringers to stop using their marks without authorization before taking legal action. The registration and management of trademarks was another essential component.