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UCL claim could be based on lost opportunity to register trademark

43(B)log

The highway protocol allegedly suffered from performance issues and never met the design requirements that Zamfir had previously advertised when working with CasperLabs on the product, thus allegedly harming his reputation. Those injuries didn’t come from the alleged infringement.

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How Do People End Up Losing Their Trademark Rights?

Kashishipr

A trademark registration certificate that you receive after getting your proposed trademark approved from a country’s Trademark Office is just the first step in the journey of your trademark ownership. Furthermore, it will also never enforce your trademark rights on your behalf.

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Fortifying Your Brand: Dissuading Infringers through Trademark Registration

LexBlog IP

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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Africa IP highlights 2021 #1: The copyright field

The IPKat

While Morison branded its medicine with the generic “PARACETAMOL”, with reference to its registered trademarks “MSJ” and “MORISON” on the packaging, CPL used the name “CONPHAMOL”. CPL had a registered trademark in the word “Conphamol” and the design of the product packaging.

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Brand Owner Alert: New Social Media Platform Brings Opportunity and Potential Pitfalls

LexBlog IP

The app is designed for text-based conversations instead of photo updates. Ownership of a registered trademark may not be enough to claim an account. The new social media platform Threads was launched on July 5, 2023. Reports indicate that within the first day of launch, more than 30 million users have signed up.

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Trademark Registration For Musicians

Sander Law

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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The importance of identifying the correct applicant in Australian trade mark applications

LexBlog IP

Whilst the goods and service classification is important, care should also be taken to ensure all other details contained within the trademark application are correct, including confirming the true identity of the applicant and that it is the actual owner of the mark. intends to assign the trademark to a corporation to be incorporated.