Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The commencement of the Spring/Summer Fashion Week 2024 has seen luxury brands display their designs on the ramp again. Apart from designer clothes, this year also saw the debut of new signature colours of two beloved luxury brands-Burberry and Gucci. Gucci currently has 29 registered trademarks in the EUIPO alone.

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azrights

JUNE 19, 2023

Nearly 10 years ago a designer acquaintance approached me to offer her “brand refresh” service. My logo had been professionally designed and I was happy enough with it. But, as we’d added various elements to the logo, such as a bull symbol and tagline, I thought a designer’s touch might be useful to harmonise all the disparate parts.

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Erik K Pelton

APRIL 24, 2023

Non-traditional trademarks include sounds, sense, motions, lighting, colors, and more. Essentially, things that are not made up of logo designs or words. I want to focus on color trademarks. The brown color used by UPS is a registered trademark. For instance, the magenta of T-Mobile is a registered trademark.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 2, 2022

Therefore, even after a trademark office grants you your exclusive trademark rights, you must do your part to safeguard such rights well. No trademark office across the globe will ever keep a watch on the market for unauthorized use of your Registered Trademark. Non-Intentional Acts of the Trademark Owner.

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azrights

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Crocodile International noticed that Lacoste wasn’t using the design it had registered and applied to revoke Lacoste’s trademark for non-use. This broad argument that any use of a crocodile design was use of the registered crocodile trademark was rejected out of hand by the court.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The Trademark Laws of different nations prevent third parties and entities from using a Registered Trademark , which is undoubtedly crucial considering the amount of time, money, effort, and hard work that goes into building a widely recognized and viable brand name. Understanding the Secondary Meaning of Trademark.

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Kashishipr

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

However, there exist some steps and guidelines you can take and follow to ensure your Registered Trademark remains protected and valid. Firstly, it is imperative to understand what a trademark is and how it differs from other forms of Intellectual Property (IP). Exclusive Trademark Rights for Trademark Owners in India.

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Kashishipr

JULY 20, 2022

Although this may sound quite encouraging and motivating for those with original ideas, many famous brands out there are accused and widely recognized for being copycats in the market and, unfortunately, making a lot of money. The stories feature on Instagram is the same as that of its rival and competitor in the market, Snapchat.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 25, 2021

The biggest challenge that arises when it comes to protecting a limited edition product as a trademark is showing continuous use of the trademark. Ferrari registered the trademark to protect the shape of its 250 GTO model back in 2008, despite only having manufactured the cars between 1962 and 1964.

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The IPKat

APRIL 29, 2024

Dr Basire kicked off the session reflecting on the placing limits on acceptable use of a mark in a form differing from the one registered. Last but not least, Ms Russo tackled the challenges of revamping trademarks from an in-house counsel’s perspective.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

At present, with the immense growth of interconnectivity, along with digital experiences creating augmented reality and virtual reality, many digital marketers and technology experts have given the term ‘Metaverse’ to these new spheres of human interaction. Market Reach & Presence. Market Reach & Presence.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 17, 2022

The case was adjudicated in 2022 by the Weihai Market Supervision and Administration Bureau of Shandong Province in favor of Tsingtao Brewery and has been selected as a model trademark enforcement case by the State Administration for Market Regulation. Is this however a case of trademark infringement? Tsingtao’s choice.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The design of Hershey’s cone-shaped small chocolate “Kisses” has been a registered trademark with the United States Patent and Trademarks Office (USPTO) since 1996. Hershey alleges in their complaint that Cookie Department released packaging and marketing materials for cookie products with the same conical shape.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

A registered trademark serves as a deterrent to potential infringers. When competitors or unauthorized entities see a registered mark, they are less likely to attempt to capitalize on its recognition due to the legal consequences that could ensue. Minimizing Brand Confusion Brand confusion can erode consumer trust and loyalty.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

by restricting them from online business operations or even have their licenses revoked if they fail to deal with serious violations of IP rights by vendors on their platforms, according to a draft revision of the country’s e-commerce law posted by the State Administration for Market Regulation. Delhi High Court entrance.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Trademark registration aids in building a cohesive brand identity. It provides a solid foundation upon which businesses can construct marketing campaigns, ensuring consistent messaging, and establishing brand recognition. Consistent Visual Identity Trademark registration solidifies your brand’s visual identity.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The label in question was designed by an employee of SK Oil Industries. In May 2007, the label mark ‘SOYA DROP’ was registered. Since then, it has been continuously used and has even acquired reputation and goodwill in the market. It is also the successor of SK Oil Industries.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 31, 2023

It provides an unmatched degree of design and layout possibilities. Not to mention, it allows for almost infinite expansion, allowing marketers to design apparel of any size. The players can collect up to 30 NFTs in the game, 10 of which are designed by the artist Beeple [i].

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

There are two types of patents that Amazon sellers should be familiar with, utility patents and design patents. Utility patents protect functional aspects of a product, and design patents protect the appearance of a product. Sellers need to be aware of competitor patents before introducing a product to the market.

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azrights

APRIL 22, 2021

Your IP creates a strong shield, allowing you to commercialise your business and safely participate in the market. Every business starts with an idea that takes shape in someone’s mind before making its way to market. Designers and marketers are not IP experts, so cannot fill this vacuum. Turning Ideas Into a Business.

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For being registered as a trademark, the 3D shape of a product must be shown to have an inherent or acquired distinctive character. In simple terms, the shape must be highly recognizable, noticeably distinct from other products in the market, and offer a clear indication of the origin of the product. Registration took two years.

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Corsearch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

You should prepare links and screenshots as evidence for your claims of copyright, or trademark, patent, or design right infringement on Alibaba. Trademarks A trademark signifies a unique term, logo, expression, design, or emblem utilized to indicate the origin of goods and services.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 30, 2021

Modularity allows firms and companies with complex technical systems to divide the components therein, called the modules, which are capable of being designed independently, but to function, they need to be looked at together as a whole. The concept focuses on the notion of distributed innovation in the contemporary global economy.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 1, 2022

The Marks: The Board found BREWSKI to be the dominant element in the cited mark; the disclaimed term BROTHERS acts as a familial designation having no source identifying significance. note: I believe PING-PONG is a registered trademark; should the term "table tennis" be used instead?], In re P&P Imports LLC , Serial No.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

IPRs are crucial for startups as they safeguard their unique ideas and creations, enabling them to establish a competitive edge in the market. Trade Secrets: Trade secrets encompass confidential information critical for a startup’s success; this may include formulas, processes, customer lists, marketing strategies etc.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

France and Switzerland used to fight for the exclusive rights to the “Controlled Designation of Origin” for Gruyère. Interestingly, another battle regarding the Gruyère trademark is happening in North America. However, the fate of the Gruyère trademark in Canada is still up in the air.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 17, 2021

It had to be decided how the marks would be perceived by the average consumer, in the relevant market, who is reasonably well-informed and observant, taking account of the type of goods and how they are marketed. The plaintiff proved that they were the sole proprietors of the PUMA (symbol), and the PUMA logo trademarks in Kenya.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Comparative advertising is an effective marketing technique, in which a company’s product or service is compared to its competitor’s. In 2019, Quebec wine producer Société de Vin Internationale Ltée (“SVI”) faced a copyright and trademark infringement claim raised by its competitor, Constellation Brands U.S.

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

Few people would want something that they put their heart and soul into creating, whether that’s art, music, design, or an invention, being used or sold without their permission. Trademark protects words, symbols, and slogans that identify products or services. Utility and Design Patents. That’s understandable.

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azrights

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Inevitably competitors will try to capture some of the market shares of any brand that discovers a lucrative market opportunity. Firstly, the company had the right legal agreement with the designers of its iconic bottle shape when it commissioned the bottle design so that it would own the rights in the bottle design.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 13, 2022

The result is that the smart contract allows you to represent any IP, e.g., trademarks, designs, patents or copyrights, with a token. Especially relevant for issuers of crypto-assets and crypto-asset service providers in Europe will be the Regulation on Markets in Crypto-assets, which could enter into force in 2022.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Influencing others via social media is one of the most influential and efficient method of marketing and they get good pay out from it. Ensuring Compliances of IP laws Trademarks and logos: On media platforms, names and emblems are commonly used to advertise companies and services, both visually and orally.

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43(B)log

MARCH 14, 2024

The parties compete in the shoe market. This judgment of infringement comes nearly one year to the day after Crocs filed lawsuits against 21 companies alleging infringement of its registered trademark rights in its clog designs. … In 2006, Crocs sued now-plaintiff Double Diamond and Dawgs, its affiliate.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 2, 2023

Trademarks A trademark is a distinctive word, logo, phrase, design, or symbol used to identify the source of goods and services. Trademark infringement is defined as a mark that looks and/or sounds like yours is used without your authorization. The registered trademark number or your trademark application number.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

I asked: “ What were the first trademarks? “ ChatGPT replied: The use of trademarks can be traced back to ancient times, when craftsmen and traders marked their goods with unique symbols or designs to identify their origin or quality. However, trademark protection in the U.S.

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Kashishipr

JULY 27, 2022

In simple terms, it pertains to the original creations of the human intellect, including inventions, symbols, designs, artistic works, literary works, and so on. This type of merger transaction helps increase the market size of the business. Now let us define IPRs. Understanding Mergers. Understanding Acquisitions.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 19, 2022

The Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks (CGPDTM), who will also regulate their conduct and powers, will appoint a panel of “facilitators” to help administer the program. This process can go on forever until the liquidation. In this way, a marginal credit generation can occur in the odds of your company.

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