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MarkIt to MarketĀ® - September 2023: How Design Patents Can Complement Brands' Trademark Portfolios

JD Supra Law

Many brand owners are familiar with the value of registered trademarks, which safeguard the goodwill cultivated between mark holders and consumers by reducing confusion as to the source of the associated goods. By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

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Can a Logo Help You Get a Design Patent and Avoid Infringement?

Patent Trademark Blog

Can you include a logo in your design patent application? Let me share a strategy if you’re thinking about filing a design patent application for a new product that might be considered somewhat similar to existing products. It is possible to include a logo in your design patent application for a product.

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The trademark used as evidence to challenge a design patent in China

IAM Magazine

On 2 June 2022, data from the Chinese Patent Office showed that a Renault SAS design patent (ZL202130363449.5) with the name ā€œAutomobileā€ was declared as invalid in its entirety for conflict with a registered trademark owned by Human Horizon, who filed the invalidation action.

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The trademark used as evidence to challenge a design patent in China

IAM Magazine

On 2 June 2022, data from the Chinese Patent Office showed that a Renault SAS design patent (ZL202130363449.5) with the name ā€œAutomobileā€ was declared as invalid in its entirety for conflict with a registered trademark owned by Human Horizon, who filed the invalidation action.

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Trademark: Uggs are generic in Australia, Can I import them without a license from UGGĀ®?

Patently-O

It is a generic term, and not a trademark – in Australia. ” UGG is a registered trademark in the USA, now owned by Deckers Outdoor Corp. .” ” UGG is a registered trademark in the USA, now owned by Deckers Outdoor Corp. On appeal, the Federal Circuit affirmed in a R.36 Petition ].

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Amazon Brand Registry: How to Register Your Trademark to Get IP Protection

Patent Trademark Blog

Why Amazon Sellers Should Care Amazon Brand Registry In order to ensure a smoother application process for Amazon Brand Registry, the most important thing to do is to derisk your trademark application with the USPTO. Need a registered trademark to maximize full benefits of Amazon Brand Registry? How can you avoid these pitfalls?

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How to Deal with a Counterfeit Product or Claim

Patent Trademark Blog

What is the difference between counterfeiting and trademark infringing? The difference between trademark infringement and counterfeiting is a matter of the extent of copying. Register your trademarks to block the sale of competing goods that use a similar name or logo. Is it fake? If so, it might be a counterfeit.