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.

Branding 40

Branding Brands Branding Registration 40

SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Last week we published 9 posts on topics such as our comments on the proposed Trademarks (1st Amendment) Rules, the Madras High Court’s decision with respect to patentability of business methods, and Union Minister of State for Commerce’s response on ability of the current IPR regime to cater concerns arising out of AI generated work.

Trademark 103

Trademark Social Media Registering Trademarks Copyright 103

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. Market Reach & Presence.

Intellectual Property 116

Intellectual Property IP Non-Fungible Tokens Branding 116

LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

Amazon sellers must understand the major forms of intellectual property –patents, trademarks, and copyrights–and the common pitfalls associated with each form to avoid infringement allegations, storefront disruptions or closures, and even lawsuits. on Amazon or elsewhere) or otherwise publicizing the product.

Intellectual Property Law 52

Intellectual Property Law Intellectual Property Law IP 52

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.

Branding 40

Branding Brands Branding Registration 40

Kashishipr

MAY 5, 2021

The term ‘Patent Troll’ originated in 1994 in an educational video by Paula Natasha Chavez called the ‘Patents Video.’ ’ A patent troll is a term used for describing a company that uses Patent Infringement claims to win arguments and court judgments for profit or to stifle competition.

Patent Troll 98

Patent Troll Patent Inventor Intellectual Property 98

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.

Cease and Desist 106

Cease and Desist Branding Brands Branding 106

Kashishipr

MARCH 16, 2022

One way in which the real estate owners designate the boundaries of their assets, which is the land, is by putting a fence around it. 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.

IP 98

IP Invention Intellectual Property Registering Trademarks 98

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. There are several types of IPRs that startups should be aware of: Patents: Patents protect new inventions and grant exclusive rights to the inventor for a limited period.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Cease and Desist Invention Branding 52

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.

Editing 105

Editing Law IP Designs 105

43(B)log

MARCH 14, 2024

The parties compete in the shoe market. This case is the culmination of years long battles between the parties after USA Dawgs and Double Diamond Distribution began selling shoes that infringed Crocs’ patents in 2006. Both USA Dawgs and Double Diamond Distribution have since conceded the validity of Crocs’ patent rights. “We

False Advertising 59

False Advertising Advertising Advertising Branding 59

SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

SpicyIP Tidbit: CGPDTM Calls for Comments and Suggestions on Different IP Manuals and Guidelines The office of the Controller General of Patents, Design and Trademarks (CGPDTM) is inviting comments from stakeholders to revamp the Patents, Designs, Trademarks, GI and Copyright Manuals and Guidelines.

Cease and Desist 105

Cease and Desist Patent Prosecution Trademark Derivative Work 105

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.

IP 98

IP Intellectual Property Social Media Cease and Desist 98

The IPKat

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Among other products, CeramTec markets a pink-coloured hip-replacement implant. In 1991, CeramTec obtained a European Patent to a ceramic matrix composite, used in the production of this hip-replacement implant. The patent, which included France among the designated states, expired on 5 August 2021. 7(1)(e)(ii) and Art.

Art 67

Art Registration Registering Trademarks Intellectual Property 67

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.

IP 52

IP Intellectual Property Branding Brands 52

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.

Designs 113

Designs Design Inventor Trademark 113

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. Take these two commonly heard phrases: “I need to copyright my company name,” and “I want to patent my new idea.”. We’ll get back to these statements later.).

Intellectual Property 67

Intellectual Property Invention Intellectual Property Law Design Patent 67

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.

Branding 59

Branding Brands Branding Intellectual Property 59

IP and Legal Filings

MAY 19, 2022

Under this scheme, startups will receive an 80% discount on patent filing when compared to other businesses. 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.

Trademark 52

Trademark Government Branding Brands 52

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.

Intellectual Property 97

Intellectual Property Non-Fungible Tokens IP Contracts 97

Kashishipr

APRIL 20, 2022

Patents, copyright, and trademarks have been the most widely recognized forms of IP to date; however, there are other forms as well, including geographical indications and industrial designs, which have been gaining attention in the past few decades. Preventative Measures for Safeguarding a Trade Secret.

Intellectual Property 119

Intellectual Property Confidentiality Public Domain Business 119

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.

Social Media 59

Social Media IP Intellectual Property Copying 59

Corsearch

AUGUST 30, 2023

Who is a trademark applicant? Anyone who applies for a registered trademark. A trademark which is a combination of a word mark and a figurative mark, for example a text with a particular design (logotype), or the combination of a logotype and and a logo. What is a common-law trademark? E What is EUIPO?

Trademark 52

Trademark Registration Registering Trademarks Designs 52

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.

Intellectual Property 111

Intellectual Property IP Designs Design 111

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. Patents Patents protect inventions, products, or industrial processes.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Reporting 52

Corsearch

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Trademark infringement A trademark signifies a unique term, logo, expression, design, or emblem utilized to indicate the origin of goods and services. Unauthorized utilization of a mark resembling yours constitutes trademark infringement, encompassing both visual and auditory similarities.

Branding 59

Branding Brands Branding Intellectual Property 59

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.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Artistic Work IP Marketing 52

Selvam & Selvam Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

Through this, the former aims to monopolize the market and kick out any remotely similar business operating under the mark. This is often perceived as a means of brand building and a way to assert and secure their position and goodwill in the market to avoid losing customers or market share to the smaller entities.

Cease and Desist 40

Cease and Desist Trademark Due Diligence Intellectual Property 40

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. Unfortunately, IP law has gotten so complicated that many people aren’t even sure which types of IP (copyright, trademarks, or patents) protects their creative work.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property IP Invention Designs 52

IPilogue

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Trademarks are an excellent way to protect your brand. Unlike patents or copyrights which protect specific products or works, a trademark distinguishes your company from others. The important thing to remember with trademarks is that they must always function to identify your company as the source of the goods or services.

Trademark 106

Trademark Registration Registering Trademarks Branding 106

IP Tech Blog

MARCH 23, 2022

Why you need new trademark registrations now. There is a surging number of new applications submitted to the EUIPO, the UKIPO and the USPTO seeking to register trademarks for use of their brand in virtual reality. We further recommend filing new trademarks in order to provide a basis for additional revenue streams by licensing.

Trademark 57

Trademark Branding Brands Branding 57

LexBlog IP

MARCH 23, 2022

Why you need new trademark registrations now. There is a surging number of new applications submitted to the EUIPO, the UKIPO and the USPTO seeking to register trademarks for use of their brand in virtual reality. We further recommend filing new trademarks in order to provide a basis for additional revenue streams by licensing.

Trademark 52

Trademark Branding Brands Branding 52

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Discussing the Recent Patent Application Restorations by Delhi and Madras High Courts. We discussed the recent orders from Delhi and Madras High Court regarding restoration of ‘deemed abandoned’ patent applications. Other Posts. Sponsored] PatSeer’s IP Symposium ‘PatSight’ [Bangalore, December 9]. Puma Se vs D.K.

Trademark 105

Trademark Registering Trademarks Registration IP 105

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. Images of genuine goods (for trademarks and designs). Images of infringing goods (if applicable/available).

IP 105

IP Intellectual Property Registration Registering Trademarks 105

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.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Copying 52

SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Controller of Patents and Designs made some interesting observations on this issue. Product-by-Process claim: DHC to the rescue Does DHC DB’s decision on product-by-process claims bring clarity to this concept that has seemingly remained alien to Indian patent jurisprudence? The MHC in Novozymes v.

Trademark 59

Trademark Copyright Registration Designs 59

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. The Philippines Intellectual Property Office (IPOPHL) maintains a registry of patents and trademarks that is widely recognized in Southeast Asia.

Trademark 87

Trademark Intellectual Property Registration IP 87