IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 9, 2022

Trademark, and design are two very crucial kinds of IPRs which provide a certain extent of protection at their levels. Registration thus provides legal benefits and protection as well as special exclusive rights to the proprietor of the registered IPR. It does not need to be innovative, but it must be distinct.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

With the Metaverse and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) being the common buzzwords as of late, the USPTO (US Patent & Trademark Office) has been experiencing a significant rise in the number of Trademark Applications filed in the virtual sphere to safeguard the products and services. IP Challenges in the Metaverse.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 13, 2022

Julia Hugendubel, describes recent developments concerning tokenization of IP rights to manage IP. Interest in blockchain technology, tokens, and IP, continues apace. Tokenization of IP In a nutshell, "tokenization" means using a smart contract (i.e., a MIT license ).

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. For trademarks, a good place to start is the company’s marketing and promotional materials, website, mobile app, and social media.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Image Sources: Shutterstock] Why is IP Important for Influencers? As a result, it is crucial to learn how to safeguard IP. 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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Kashishipr

AUGUST 25, 2021

A critical issue to be addressed is whether these limited-edition products can get protection under Intellectual Property (IP) law, just as regular products do, and if yes, then which is the most appropriate form of IP Protection ? Protection for Limited Edition Products under Trademark Law.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 2, 2021

Intellectual Propriety (IP) rights holders are under the perpetual threat of counterfeit goods in the market that is growing exponentially with advancing technology and a surge in cross-border trade among countries. Section 17 of the Act provides for detention and confiscation of goods imported or exported in breach of Section 15.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 16, 2021

It’s December and time for what is now an annual ritual for this Africa Correspondent – The Africa IP Highlights! The Africa IP Highlights is an initiative of this Kat and is a series of posts put together to highlight some of the key developments in IP in Africa each year.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 16, 2022

The term ‘ Intellectual Property (IP) ‘ is like the term ‘Organic’ to some extent, i.e., people across the globe possess some knowledge as to what it means but aren’t crystal clear on its specific details. In the same way round, IP puts a virtual fence around the property or assets that it safeguards.

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azrights

APRIL 22, 2021

World IP day is on April 26. Every year the IP industry, led by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) celebrates the day by raising awareness of the vital role IP rights in innovation and creativity. The right IP strategy will be decided based on your business model. All these activities involve creating IP.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 7, 2021

How will a design mark application be compared to a word mark registration? To register a trademark containing numbers and/or letters, a trademark application may typically be filed for the word mark (standard characters) or the design mark (e.g.,

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Kashishipr

JUNE 1, 2022

For every business or brand owner at present, the design of a product has become a crucial concern, and why won’t it be, after all, “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” ” The unique design of a product, such as that of Mini Cooper and Coca-Cola, forms brand identity. Infringement of Industrial Designs .

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The IPKat

MAY 11, 2024

Why does the patent use a different name from the registered trademark? These denominations cannot be registered as trademarks - for example, under Article 7.1(m) You wouldn't know it from the recent press releases, but the patent specification indicates that the name of the variety is actually ‘Vintage Ruby’.

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Intepat

MAY 28, 2024

This success is largely attributed to Apple’s effective trademarking of various designs and sounds related to its products and services. Notably, Apple trademarked its store design in the United States in 2011. Cracking the Code: What Sets Apple’s Trademark Apart?

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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

MARCH 2, 2022

No trademark office across the globe will ever keep a watch on the market for unauthorized use of your Registered Trademark. Furthermore, it will also never enforce your trademark rights on your behalf. It implies that the onus lies with the trademark holder to prevent others from infringing upon his trademark rights.

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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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Garrigues Blog

JULY 27, 2021

This time, we will take a look at other equally important branches of IP that are covered by the report: trademarks, industrial designs and creative industry (publishing). Trademarks. WIPO’s report revealed that trademark applications continued to grow worldwide in 2019 – this time by 5.8%.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The Plaintiffs also contended that the logos used by the Defendants infringed on their marks and get up since their registered trademark incorporated the words ‘ACAL’ and an image with the map of Africa which the Defendants had copied.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

Intellectual property (IP) can seem abstract. You can see and experience the benefits of innovation, but you can’t touch IP itself. So what is IP exactly? More specifically, IP is a legal right that gives the owner power to stop others from doing something. Can you build IP in selling such existing products?

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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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IIPRD

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

While copyright protects the originality of the expression behind the product, design preserves the overall appearance and aesthetic look of the product. A trademark, on the other hand, exclusively identifies a product as belonging to a specific company and recognizes the company’s ownership of the brand. COPYRIGHT OR DESIGN.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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. Trademark and registered design portfolio It goes without saying: maintaining a comprehensive trademark portfolio is key.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. For trademarks, a good place to start is the company’s marketing and promotional materials, website, mobile app, and social media.

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Sander Law

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Toblerone , one of my favourite chocolates, is a great example of protecting a brand with trademark registration. Registered Trademark Rights. In Canada, TOBLERONE has been a registered word mark since 1931 , that’s over 90 years of registered trademark rights! The unique shape of Toblerone chocolate (e.g.

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Kashishipr

JULY 13, 2022

Undoubtedly, both technologies bring a complete set of novel Intellectual Property (IP) issues for business companies, brands, individuals, courts, and IP practitioners. Sometimes, AR and VR are used in overlapping ways; however, the two terms present unique and different issues in the IP world.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 11, 2022

How can you use IP to block counterfeits? You can acquire certain IP rights to block the sale of counterfeit goods. Register your trademarks to block the sale of competing goods that use a similar name or logo. File design patents to protect the appearance of the product. How do you respond to a counterfeit claim?

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

When people find out that I am an Intellectual Property (IP) attorney, I am often battered with questions about the topic. 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. Trademarks.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

He situates this within the larger issue of concentration of judicial power in the hands of the few judges staffing a relevant IP tribunal or court and its effect on developing IP jurisprudence. Other Developments. Decisions from Indian Courts. Madhya Pradesh High Court in M/s Mold Tek Packing Ltd. Delhi High Court entrance.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Searching the system can help trademark applicants avoid rejection for an applied-for trademark that is too similar to an already-registered trademark. According to the USPTO, the new system incorporates feedback from stakeholders and is designed to be more intuitive and straightforward to use.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 17, 2022

In particular, Tsingtao alleged that such use of its registered trademark created in the relevant users the impression that the small breweries’ beer and brand was somewhat related to Tsingtao Beer. 7) causing harm to other’s exclusive rights to use registered trademarks.”. 57 of the Trademark Law.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

A basic understanding of Intellectual Property (IP) law is essential to managing an Amazon storefront, as IP issues can be a minefield for the uninformed. There are two types of patents that Amazon sellers should be familiar with, utility patents and design patents. Registering trademarks with the U.S.

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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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SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

Continuing our annual tradition of recounting the significant developments that impacted the Indian IP landscape in the year that has been, we bring you a round-up of 2021’s developments. This year, we have divided these developments into three categories: a) Top 10 IP Judgments/Orders (Topicality/Impact).

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Sander Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Examples of Trademarks Below are some of the types of branding you could register as trademarks, and examples of musicians with registered trademarks in Canada and/or US.

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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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Kashishipr

JUNE 16, 2021

Of these crimes, Intellectual Property (IP) theft is one of the many, which involves stealing copyright, patents, industrial designs, etc., account to be the most frequently stolen forms of IP, which may result in a huge loss for the company that created it, including the loss of competitive edge and decline of business growth.

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