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Tacos with a Side of Cease and Desist

IPilogue

Controversy ensued when a Mexican food restaurant in the UK, Taquería, issued a cease and desist letter to a similar restaurant, Sonora Taquería, for infringement of their registered mark “Taqueria.” Trademarking taquería is akin to trademarking “pizzeria” or “café.”

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

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction Trademarks are an important division of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) as it considerably contributes in identification and promotion of a product. 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.

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[Guest post] Dutch IP battle about the hyped “Crompouce®”- a croissant-tompouce hybrid

The IPKat

It, however, appears that the sign Crompouce® was registered as a trademark with the Benelux Office for Intellectual Property (BOIP) already in 2020 and the design was registered as a Benelux design in the same year. In the media, a discussion emerged among Dutch IP professionals about whether Crompouce® is a valid trademark?

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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. Trademark violation raises significant issues. Cybersquatting is another type of trademark infringement.

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March Madness: Basketball, Brackets, and Branding

LexBlog IP

One of the key elements of the NCAA’s intellectual property rights is the trademark for the phrase “March Madness.” ” The NCAA registered this trademark in 1989, and it has been fiercely protected ever since. In some cases, the NCAA has even taken legal action to protect its trademarks.

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Trademarks: Trademarks safeguard brand names, logos, symbols, or phrases that distinguish a startup’s products or services from competitors’ Registering a trademark ensures exclusive usage and prevents others from causing confusion among consumers.

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Here’s How You Can Maintain Your Trademark Registration in India

Kashishipr

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. Exclusive Trademark Rights for Trademark Owners in India.