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China: Recycled Packaging and Trademark Infringement, a Questionable Decision in the Tsingtao Beer Case

IP Tech Blog

While a trademark administrative procedure would end within a few days with a peremptory order to cease and desist the illicit use of the bottles and a fine for the infringer, an unfair competition/trade dress lawsuit could last for 12 months and would be more expensive. 57 of the Trademark Law. Tsingtao’s choice.

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

SpicyIP

Hermes, the owner of the Birkin trademark and trade-dress in USA, promptly sent OpenSeas a cease-and-desist notice. On a balancing exercise between freedom of speech and trademark rights, Rothschild’s use of Hermes’ marks should not amount to dilution u/s 29(4). The precedent set in Consim Info Pvt. Concluding Remarks.

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

Intepat

Cultural Impact: Apple has had a significant cultural impact beyond just being a technology company. Apple’s Aggressive Trademark Strategy: Pursuing Control Over the Apple Symbol Apple’s efforts to control the market and monopolize the usage of the term “Apple” and the apple fruit symbol have been extensively reported.

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Trademark Infringement in the Digital Age

IP and Legal Filings

Trademarks are becoming even more significant assets for companies trying to stand out in a competitive market due to the growth of online platforms and e-commerce. Trademark violation raises significant issues. For trademark owners, litigation was their main option.

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

This may include patent applications with patent offices or registering trademarks and copyrights with relevant authorities. Cease and Desist Letters: The first step for startups facing IP infringement is often sending a cease-and-desist letter to the infringing party.

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China: Recycled Packaging and Trademark Infringement, a Questionable Decision in the Tsingtao Beer Case

LexBlog IP

While a trademark administrative procedure would end within a few days with a peremptory order to cease and desist the illicit use of the bottles and a fine for the infringer, an unfair competition/trade dress lawsuit could last for 12 months and would be more expensive. Tsingtao’s choice.

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Dealing with Counterfeits on E-Commerce Websites

Kashishipr

An example of this technology is IBM’s Crypto Anchor Verifier, which has combined blockchain technology with AI to verify authentic products. Takedown notices, cease and desist notices, etc., The AI relies on an algorithm to compare images and read text information.

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