LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 20, 2022

However, you might not be aware that there are many registered trademarks related to Christmas. The 2004 Warner Brothers film based on a 1985 children’s book has resulted in 14 registered trademarks for Warner Brothers. Twentieth Century Fox holds 2 trademarks based on its famous 1990 film of the same name.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

MARCH 18, 2021

Intellectual property law includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets and is an important consideration for any new business. This article will address trademarks and copyrights, but the law firm of TraskBritt can assist with any intellectual property law needs. What Does a Copyright Protect?

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Companies that include other companies’ trademarks or products in their own advertisements are subject to various constraints from the Trademarks Act, Copyright Act, Competition Act, tort law, and the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards. In contrast, section 22 is more applicable to trademarks for services.

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Intepat

MAY 28, 2024

Trademark dilution is like death by a thousand cuts, and it is crucial to prevent the first cut. Apple’s smart business strategies have successfully upheld the validity of its trademark, preventing it from being diluted. Notably, Apple trademarked its store design in the United States in 2011.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Third, rights must be registered and enforced in the Philippines under local laws. trademark and patent registrations will not protect rights holders’ IP in the Philippines. There is no such thing as an “international copyright” that will automatically protect an author’s writings throughout the world. For example, U.S.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MAY 23, 2022

An interesting case recently decided by the Italian Supreme Court ( Corte di Cassazione ) has focused on whether the slogan “ 500% FIAT ” can be protected by copyright (decision No. This was not the first time the Italian Supreme Court has taken a position on copyright protection for advertising claims. Richter via Pixabay.

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The TTABlog

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The USPTO has issued its final regulations under the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020. Text Copyright John L. pdf of Act here ]. The new rules [pdf here ] go into effect on December 18, 2021 , except for the implementation of the shorter response period for office actions, which will go into effect on December 1, 2022. Welch 2021.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Today, we begin with developments in the copyright field. CPL Industries Limited , dismissed an appeal from the High Court in a copyright infringement, trademark infringement and passing-off suit between two pharmaceutical companies. CPL had a registered trademark in the word “Conphamol” and the design of the product packaging.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 8, 2024

Introduction The labyrinthine world of trademark disputes often unveils intricate legal debates and subtle nuances, where the discerning eye of the judiciary must navigate through layers of visual, phonetic, and structural intricacies. The plaintiffs have obtained registration in respect of their trademark in Class-33.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Today, it’s about the trademark arena. The court declined to form an opinion on Apple’s contention that over the past 15 years, it had established a family of i-prefix trademarks, which would assist a consumer in better recognising its products. (c)

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Above the Fold

JULY 7, 2021

Throughout this summer, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is offering its series of virtual webinars dubbed “Trademark Basics Boot Camp.” The series appears to be tailored to small business owners and entrepreneurs and is broken up into eight modules focused on discrete topics.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 2, 2022

Assignment has been defined in Section 2(1)(b) of the Trademarks Act, 1999. The assignor or the registered proprietor can assign the trademark for consideration under section 37 of the Act. In the case of registered trademarks, the assignment has to be recorded in the Trademark Registry.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Image from Rick Harrison, here Our readers may be aware of Section 12 in the Trademark Act 1999 which allows the registration of identical or similar trademarks by more than one proprietor in case of honest concurrent use of some special circumstances. Thereafter, Trademark Act 1999 came with Section 12 with HCU wording.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 10, 2022

Marks that have achieved such status and reputation are known as well known trademarks. Well known trademarks are marks that have become so to a substantial segment of the public that uses such goods or services. The respondents were using the same trademark with respect to furniture products. Registering well known trademarks.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JUNE 4, 2023

Whether it’s virtual reality experiences, in-app purchases, or digital assets, protecting your brand and creations with a trademark is essential. In this article, we will explore the process of obtaining a trademark for virtual goods and the importance of seeking guidance from a trademark and patent attorney in India.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Trademark and registered design portfolio It goes without saying: maintaining a comprehensive trademark portfolio is key. For every successful brand, it is critical to properly protect and to productively develop and use the underlying intellectual property (IP) in that brand to ensure its long-term growth.

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IPilogue

MARCH 27, 2023

Every year on January 1, works protected under copyright law enter into the public domain due to their copyright protection expiring. Thus, as a new year approaches, those in the field of copyright look to see which works will expire at the end of the year. As a general rule in the U.S.,

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LexBlog IP

JULY 7, 2021

Throughout this summer, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is offering its series of virtual webinars dubbed “Trademark Basics Boot Camp.” ” The series appears to be tailored to small business owners and entrepreneurs and is broken up into eight modules focused on discrete topics.

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Kashishipr

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Copyright is a bundle of rights and can be exploited in several ways independently from each other. What is an Assignment of Copyright? In case the assignment of copyright is for any future work, the assignment will take effect only when the work is in an expressed form and not just an idea. Mode of Assignment of Copyright.

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The TTABlog

MARCH 8, 2022

The Board upheld a refusal to register the proposed mark MADE FOR YOU LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS , in standard character and design form, for 'diamonds; jewelry" [LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS disclaimed], finding that the phrase fails to function as a trademark. The Trade Mark [sic] Act is not an act to register words but to register trademarks.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 24, 2024

The verdict is testimony to a paradigm shift in Trademark Protection and a watershed judgement in navigating the scuffle between the rights of two sections- the commercial rights of ‘business class’ and freedom of expression vested with the ‘artists and creators’. The nine-person jury made two important observations.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

What is a registration of trademark? Trademark registration is not a mandate under the Indian trademark law, however it is advisable to go for a registration for certain reasons. Under Section 31 , the registration certificate of the trademark serves as an evidence during infringement lawsuits. Procedure of Registration.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The growth of Intellectual Property Rights has led to an increase in demand for trademark lawyers in India. Trademarks have become an important part of running a business. Increasingly, businesses across India are applying for trademarks. This is where you need a trademark lawyer or agent to step in.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 23, 2022

More and more companies are entering the Metaverse leading to a trend towards increased filings of trademarks in the “virtual” classes. Whilst the SPB Team does not blindly follow trends, we are advising all our trademark clients (even the more “conservative” ones) now to file trademarks covering goods and services related to the Metaverse.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Like all other art forms, choreographic works in dance and their steps have been expressly recognized under the Copyright Laws of different jurisdictions. The same stands true for the ‘walking against the wind’ dance, popularized by Bill Bailey yet not registered and claimed. Prerequisites for Seeking Copyright Protection.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 9, 2022

In this blog, we will see brands and trademarks on the internet and how to protect them from infringement. Domain names and trademarks. A registered domain name can not only drive traffic to your website but can also become the very name by which your business is known. Protecting brands.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 16, 2022

In this article, we will be throwing light on the 03 most common forms of IP, including trademarks, copyright, and patents, along with the different and varying levels of protection that they offer. Trademarks. Providing Copyright Protection to authors induces and fosters original ideas and creativity.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The growth of Intellectual Property Rights has led to an increase in demand for trademark lawyers in India. Trademarks have become an important part of running a business. Increasingly, businesses across India are applying for trademarks. This is where the role of trademark lawyer in India becomes crucial.

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The TTABlog

MAY 28, 2024

The CAFC affirmed the Board's dismissal of two petitions for cancellation on the ground of lack of entitlement to a statutory cause of action under Section 1064 of the Trademark Act. Text Copyright John L. The Board concluded that it did not. The CAFC agreed. [W]e at 129; see Corcamore , 978 F.3d TTABlogged here ). Welch 2024.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 23, 2022

More and more companies are entering the Metaverse leading to a trend towards increased filings of trademarks in the “virtual” classes. Why you need new trademark registrations now. Even if you do not (yet) want to offer NFTs or other digital assets, it is advisable to take precautions under trademark law now.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 17, 2024

Daler Mehendi, a known singer and the plaintiff in the present case, had a registered trademark over the letters “DM” and established a business called “D.M. The concept of passing off under trademarks law was used to provide relief to the plaintiff. It is a common tort law aspect and can be used for unregistered trademarks.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Santa Claus art works which are often used by brands to promote their Christmas related products can be protected copyright law. However, if an artist comes up with an original depiction of Santa Claus then it shall be copyright protected on account of being an original artistic work of that artist. Most trademarks registered in the U.S

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 17, 2022

Section 9(1)(a) 1 of the Indian Trademark Act, 1999 mentions lack of distinctiveness in the mark as one of the grounds for refusing registration of the mark. However, in India, there are numerous family enterprises where personal names and surnames have been registered as trademark. Personal Names As Trademark.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 10, 2022

The Trademark Modernization Act (“TMA”) was signed into law on December 27, 2020. Below are the most notable changes made by the TMA and key takeaways for trademark practitioners and brand owners. New Procedures for Challenging Registered Trademarks and Pending Applications.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 26, 2023

I often cringe at use of the word "trademark" as a verb, and Bob's article explains what the problem is. The Most Important Trademark Fact You Probably Don’t Know Client: “I’ve been in business for a couple of years now, and I want to trademark my company’s name.” Trademark Lawyer: “What do you mean you want to ‘trademark’ it?”

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Trademark: NFTs may also be protected as a trademark. Article 1(1) of Indonesia’s Trademark Law defines trademark. Copyright: NFTs are closely related to artworks that are the subject to copyright and related rights protection. Conclusion.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 24, 2022

Therefore, to protect your business in the hospitality industry, you must seek protection via Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) , specifically by registering your hotel or restaurant brand name and logo as trademarks. Relationship between Trademark Law & the Hospitality Industry. Trademark for the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.

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