IP and Legal Filings

JULY 8, 2022

Moreover, the free trade agreement with the United States has eliminated tariff barriers on all consumer and industrial products, and also provided strong protections for foreign businesses investing in Oman. In terms of foreign direct investment (FDI), total investments in 2017 exceeded US$24billion. Trademark in Oman.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 8, 2023

For game developers – whether your company is a AAA producer or you’re a basement hacker with a great idea – protecting the IP in your game is crucial. Protect Your Game’s Intellectual Property How, then, to safeguard what you’ve worked so hard to create? Trademark application – U.S.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 4, 2023

First, this decision is the latest in an ongoing saga focused on two globally valuable Cuban trademarks: COHIBA for cigars and HAVANA CLUB for rum. trademark law intersects with international treaties, administrative law, and international relations. can cancel a subsequent trademark registration in the U.S.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 8, 2022

Moreover, the free trade agreement with the United States has eliminated tariff barriers on all consumer and industrial products, and also provided strong protections for foreign businesses investing in Oman. In terms of foreign direct investment (FDI), total investments in 2017 exceeded US$24billion. Term of Protection.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

There are, however, several challenges related to obtaining IP protection for algorithms in China. Lack of IP protection may expose the development to theft, infringement and misuse by Chinese competitors and it may result in huge economic losses for the developers. licensing, assignment, JVs, cooperation and co-development etc.)

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TorrentFreak

MAY 9, 2023

After concluding that the court has jurisdiction over the foreign defendant and that a default judgment is appropriate, she awarded more than $6.7 This applies to the cheat’s circumvention of Bungie’s technological protection measures. million in compensation. million. . ” Success!? . ” Success!?

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 21, 2022

On January 14, 2022, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued the Measures for Fast-Track Examination of Trademark Registration Applications (for Trial Implementation), which took effect on the same day. Trademark Applications Subject to the Measures. Use e-filing.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 5, 2022

Here's what Anna Maria writes: 'Made in Italy' and false indications of origin under the scrutiny of the Italian Supreme Court by Anna Maria Stein Clearly 'Made in Italy' The protection of 'Made in Italy' and indications of origin of products has been the object of two recent decisions of the Italian Supreme Court. With decision No.

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Copyright Lately

DECEMBER 4, 2023

That law restored copyright protection for foreign works that were still protected by copyright in their source countries, but which had fallen into the U.S. As a result, several versions are floating around which feature later-added scores, and they may still be protected by copyright. Can’t read German?

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Deckers ) filed a lawsuit against Sydney-based footwear company, Australian Leather Pty Ltd ( Australian Leather ) for trademark infringement, the U.S. Trademarks that are distinctive, and therefore eligible for protection in one country, may have a generic meaning and therefore not be registrable or enforceable in another.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 19, 2023

It’s always good to start off the year with an overview of trademark and copyright cases to watch. In short, the matter at issue will address when a work is sufficiently transformative to qualify for fair use protection under the Copyright Act. The case will determine the proper balance between trademark rights and free speech.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 14, 2023

In disputes arising out of the latter, first, preliminary ABC issues must deal with- A pplication of Foreign Judgements, B asis of Jurisdiction and C hoice of Law. Application of Foreign Judgements determines whether judgements from different nations can be enforceable in the current dispute.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 17, 2022

The previously copyrighted works enter the public domain, free to use and copy. While the public was free to use and copy Winnie the Pooh’s image in Canada long before January 1, 2022, they had to be careful not to make their works accessible in the U.S. where the work was still protected by copyright. In 2022, A. public domain.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

Securing the right IP protection for an NFT will be key to its successful commercialization and exploitation by the creator and its owner. In this blog post we examine how copyright is leveraged to protect NFTs, both in the US and China, with a comparative approach that elucidates both the challenges and potential solutions.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summaries of posts on the new Patent (Amendment) Rules, and some thoughts on safeguards which can be used by intermediaries to prevent trademark infringement. Anything we are missing out on? Drop a comment below to let us know. Christian Louboutin Sas & Anr v.s

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43(B)log

JULY 3, 2023

27, 2023) Industria sued Latinfood for trademark and copyright infringement; Latinfood counterclaimed for tortious interference against Industria and another counterdefendant Cordialsa. has purposely breached the territoriality principle by entering into mutual treaty obligations with certain foreign nations. Here, the U.S.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

Let’s look into what those intangible assets might be, and how they can be protected. This is where trademarks play a role. Names or logos used to sell a product may be protectable even if the product itself is nothing new. Trademarks can last indefinitely. Think of perfumes or luxury goods. Yes, you certainly can.

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The IPKat

MARCH 17, 2022

Last month, members of the Nigerian Technical Working Group on Geographical Indications met to consider their first draft of a bill for the protection of Geographical Indications. Here is what Ifeanyi says: Nigeria's quest for its own statute for the protection of Geographical Indications gains momentum by Ifeanyi E.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In August 2022, Japanese manga publisher Shueisha filed an ex parte application at a California district court seeking information for use in a foreign proceeding – a lawsuit in Vietnam or Japan targeting pirate site operators. When users search for the term ‘海賊版’ (English: pirated version/pirate copy) Yahoo!

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 11, 2022

There are three distinct trademark symbols you may use is the registered trademark symbol “R” (®) , the small “ TM” ( ) symbol , and the “SM” (℠) symbol. Overview: Which Trademark Symbol Should I Use? Put the ® to the upper right of your trademark. What Are Trademarks?

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More Than Your Mark

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

United States law offers four types of protection for intellectual property, namely patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Only two of these, patents and trade secrets, can grant you the protection of ideas. The ability to obtain protection differs greatly between patents and trade secrets.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 25, 2022

The CAFC left unsaid and undefined what it thinks is the test for Article III standing in a trademark infringement case where the parties are not direct competitors. Whatever the “issue” might be, the opposer here could not satisfy the court as to standing to challenge the non-competitive goods. Read comments and post your comment here.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

OMG Dollz that copied their looks. Q: 2016 Kenya law has a detailed framework for protection, bulldozing through all these issues. 150 Questions seems to have copied from an Army manual itself; the Anarchist Cookbook used redrawn versions and written narratives like recipes. Trademarks and indigeneity: three ironies. (1)

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

This information or any portion thereof may not be copied or disseminated in any form or by any means or stored in an electronic database or retrieval system without the express written consent of the American Bar Association or the copyright holder. Fossil, Inc. Practitioners should expect that juries will ?nd

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2023

Securing the right IP protection for an NFT will be key to its successful commercialization and exploitation by the creator and its owner. In this blog post we examine how copyright is leveraged to protect NFTs, both in the US and China, with a comparative approach that elucidates both the challenges and potential solutions.

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Patent Trademark Blog

AUGUST 18, 2021

Many common misconceptions surrounding patents may also lead to poor choices in declining patent protection. If you must delay, then the US gives you a 1-year grace period from your earliest date of public disclosure, but foreign countries may not give you any grace period at all. What is the cost of a patent?

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IP Tech Blog

JULY 27, 2021

The decision was based on a set of local IP regulations implemented in 2019 to increase protection of intellectual property (IP) rights associated with the booming local innovation in key new technologies. The forerunner of a very bold experiment is the Shenzhen AMR.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Instead of protecting consumers, this bill gives trademark owners absolute control over online marketplaces by overturning Tiffany v. Because the bill makes it impossible for online marketplaces to avoid contributory trademark liability, this bill will drive most or all online marketplaces out of the industry.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 27, 2021

The decision was based on a set of local IP regulations implemented in 2019 to increase protection of intellectual property (IP) rights associated with the booming local innovation in key new technologies. The forerunner of a very bold experiment is the Shenzhen AMR.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 26, 2024

copyright protection standards. The annual overview is meant to urge foreign governments to improve policy and legislation in favor of U.S. The reported issues range from high levels of online piracy to problems with trademark protection. copyright holders. Reading between the lines, it’s clear that the U.S.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Cambodia is a member of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) since July 1995 and of the Paris Convention for Protection of Industrial Property since September 1998. Trademark and other subjects of industrial property, such as patent, industrial design, utility solution, etc. now can be filed and protected in the country.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 2, 2021

The IP rights holders can either record their IP beforehand, enabling the Customs authority to suo motu monitor shipments and exclude, detain, seize, destroy, or dispose of the merchandise that it suspects to be counterfeit or infringing the recorded trademark; or make a complaint to the Customs authority under the domestic Customs legislation.

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The TTABlog

MAY 8, 2023

The Board addressed this single, threshold question: "[I]s Opposer Rebecca Curtin, as a purchaser of goods bearing the challenged mark, entitled to oppose the mark’s registration under Section 13 of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. Rebecca Curtin v, United Trademark Holdings, Inc. The Board said no. Static Control Components, Inc. ,

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

How can innovative product creators use patents to protect their Amazon business? Call US patent attorney Vic Lin at (949) 223-9623 or email vlin@icaplaw.com to explore how we can help you get the right patents to protect your Amazon sales. Not every product will deserve patent protection. Need to get Amazon business patents?

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TorrentFreak

MAY 24, 2023

European Commission Flags Foreign Countries The European Commission is also convinced that this enforcement tool can make a difference. A few days ago, the EU governing body released its biennial report on the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in third countries, in which site blocking is repeatedly mentioned.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 30, 2022

As of International Monetary Fund reports of 2016, Qatar has the fourth highest GDP per capita in the world where it relies heavily on foreign labour to grow its economy. Trademark in Qatar. The process of trademark registration in Qatar is governed by the Law no. Copy of the mark. Late submission fees apply).

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 8, 2021

In the interim order, it was found that there is a prima facie case to uphold the petitioner’s RTBF, based on (1) the protection of his right to privacy and reputation both online and offline, and (2) providing an acquitted person the right to have their name redacted and stop being identified as an accused person.

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