LexBlog IP

APRIL 10, 2023

For most intellectual property questions, your attorney can be located anywhere in the United States. This is because most of the relevant intellectual property laws involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets are federal laws, which apply uniformly throughout the United States.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

January 1, 2024, brought numerous hangovers along with an unprecedented amount of media attention to intellectual property law. Trademark law has something to say about use. They may continue indefinitely, provided there is continued use of the trademark. But this does not mean use without restriction.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2023

On June 8, 2023, the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision held that a trademark claim concerning “a squeaky, chewable dog toy designed to look like a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey” which, as a play on words, turns the words “Jack Daniels” into “Bad Spaniels” and the descriptive phrase “Old No. 1125(c)(3)(A). 1125(c)(3)(A).

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Such strategies are not merely restricted to trademarking names, patenting products or copyrighting creative material. In fact, businesses have begun to extend the scope of Intellectual Property laws by protecting subsets of their products or services. This has introduced a new wave of non-conventional trademarks.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

These events point to two prevalent issues within the current legal framework: First, that current intellectual property laws do not properly acknowledge collective ownership over shared culture within Indigenous communities and second, whether tattoo designs have the potential to be protected through copyright laws.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Cybersquatting is another type of trademark infringement. This seriously threatens the financial interests and intellectual property rights of enterprises. Preventing consumer misunderstanding and protecting the goodwill associated with a brand are two of the core trademark law concepts that predate the internet era.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 12, 2023

A trademark typically consists of a word (like Cheerios), a stylised word or letter (like the iconic M logo for McDonald’s), a design (like Nestlé’s birds’ nest), or a phrase (like “Life tastes better with KFC”). References Intellectual Property Law | Color Trademarks: What Protection Can They Have?,

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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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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 11, 2023

19] Being able to distinguish one’s trademark falls at the centre of the trademark law, as otherwise, it is liable to be rejected under Section 9(1) of the Act. Komal, Protection of non-traditional Trademarks: Issues and the Road Ahead, 11(2) TUCOMAT 695, 697 (2020). [2] 5] Trademark Act, 1999, §2, No.

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 15, 2021

” The emphasis of the case was whether the design of the Defender had “inherent or acquired distinctiveness.” The trademark was registered for a 3D shape of 250 GTO in three classes: Class 12 (Vehicles), Class 25 (Clothing), and Class 28 (Games and playthings). The protection only applies in the UK.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 13, 2022

When Canada is designated via the Madrid Protocol, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) will communicate directly with the applicant if a Canadian trademark agent is not appointed. Applications designated via Madrid Protocol. ~17. Any other questions or concerns about Canadian trademark law?

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In this sector, intellectual property (IP) regulations are essential for defending the rights of inventors, artists, and producers. We will examine the fundamental ideas and rules of copyright, trademark, and patent laws as well as how they relate to various entertainment business sectors in this extensive book.

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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Whether you are looking to make your own non fungible token to sell or you’re looking to buy an NFT as an investment, you need to be aware of copyright and trademark laws that might apply to your NFT. What is Intellectual Property? Intellectual property or IP is a creative work or invention that one holds rights to.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 2, 2022

Keeping a regular watch on the market for unauthorized use and reproduction of similar or identical marks goes a long way towards safeguarding trademark rights. The Trademark Law of different nations is not based on registration alone, but on the usage of marks and timely renewal as well.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

Many companies exploit renowned person identities without obtaining proper consent, leading intellectual property experts to advocate for the safeguarding of image rights through registration under Intellectual Property laws.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 3, 2023

Trademark law permits others to use your mark if that use qualifies as fair use. Permitted uses include allowing a person to use a mark in 1) a non-trademark, descriptive sense to describe a trademark holders goods and/or services and 2) to refer to a trademark owner or its good and/or services.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 24, 2022

Therefore, to protect your business in the hospitality industry, you must seek protection via Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) , specifically by registering your hotel or restaurant brand name and logo as trademarks. Relationship between Trademark Law & the Hospitality Industry.

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Garrigues Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

As far as legal aspects are concerned, the Intellectual Property Law could be of help here. Article 10 states that “intellectual property shall comprise all original artistic creations expressed on any medium or in any format, tangible or intangible, known at present or that may be invented in the future”.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The label in question was designed by an employee of SK Oil Industries. On the other hand, the Trademark Law allows two or more registered owners or concurrent users of similar marks. It is also the successor of SK Oil Industries. Under Section 2(c) of The Copyright Act of 1957 , the label is an original artistic work.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 15, 2022

Disney should also be strategically liberal in its lawsuits—both under trademark law and under derivative works. While copyright protection expires, trademark protection does not. ” Disney has trademark protection for Mickey Mouse. ” Disney has trademark protection for Mickey Mouse.

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Kashishipr

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Maintaining a Trademark Registration can indeed be challenging if you aren’t familiar with the Trademark Law. However, there exist some steps and guidelines you can take and follow to ensure your Registered Trademark remains protected and valid.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 11, 2022

As a trademark law firm, we represent a wide array of clients but predominantly focus on helping small business owners protect their intellectual property. In recent years, trademark scams have proliferated and become increasingly problematic, particularly for small business owners. About Erik M.

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Kashishipr

MAY 11, 2022

A trademark refers to a recognizable expression, design, or sign uniquely identifying the products or services of a specific source and differentiating them from those of others. A trademark may be located on the packaging, voucher, label, or the product itself. Judgment of Indian Courts on Color Marks. Case No: A3/2016/3082).

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 26, 2023

He was unmistakably aware of the nuances regarding colours in trademark law. Broadly speaking, trademarks are of two types: traditional and non-traditional. [1] Notwithstanding the essence of this finding, this is too narrow an interpretation of the true spirit of trademark law. 18] Deere & Company v.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 25, 2021

1-800 Contacts also claims that Warby Parker copied its website design to “ intentionally deceive and confuse ” consumers. Alternatively, should trademark owners have a responsibility to aggressively protect their intellectual property?

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The courts in India protect barcodes and QR codes under the Trademark Law. The plaintiff also had a Trademark Registration certificate for the barcode with a pictorial design and ‘890’ therein in class 35 concerning certification services. Needle Industries (India) Pvt.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Contreras Best Trade Mark Law Book The nominations were: International Trademark Licensing, edited by Stojan Arnerstål A User's Guide to Trade Marks and Passing Off, by Nicholas Caddick QC, Ben Longstaff, Jamie Muir Wood, and Charlotte Duly Research Handbook on Trademark Law Reform (eds.) Dinwoodie and Mark D.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 3, 2023

Marks consisting of designs or patterns may also be rejected as a failure to function. When a trademark is rejected primarily because it is decorative or ornamental, and lacks the ability to function as a source identifier, it is called an ornamental refusal. It may be rejected for being a mere graphic representation of the product.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

A trademark is typically a sign, logo, symbol, word, phrase, design, or combination of them, which identifies the product or service of a particular brand. To sell the product, using the brand name makes it a trademark. ’ Common or generic terms are usually not protected under trademark law.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The Journal of Business & Intellectual Property Law looks forward to its three panel discussions on Friday, Feb. This session will be followed by a panel conversation on the Role of Intellectual Property in SME. . Rudy Gaines. ● Owner of a Rudy Gaines Creative Business Growth Company. Michael Curley.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

ccBill held that “intellectual property” meant only “federal intellectual property” because otherwise this exception would expose Internet services to heterogeneous state laws that they couldn’t manage. In 2007, the Ninth Circuit in Perfect 10 v.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 12, 2023

.” But our problem often is that the law, or lawyers, frequently use unfamiliar or exotic terms that others claim have no more understood meaning than a reference to a “ vermicious kind ,” and those or other lawyers may overuse a word that they do not seem to actually comprehend. One is the case of Abitron Austria GMBH v.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Part III: "Rethinking Copyright and Trademark Law" Part III provides four chapters, three from a copyright perspective and one addressing trade mark. Lastly, in chapter 16, Brand New IP: ‘Country Name Designation’ – from France With Love, by Natalie G.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Despite the judiciary’s efforts to address the concerns under current intellectual property laws like copyright and trademark, the absence of relevant and specific provisions for the protection of personality rights has started to pose a serious threat. National Law School of India Review , 31 (1), 125–148.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

Kayode & Co, a boutique IP law firm with offices in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. Lara is a leader in Africa trademark law, and represents the interests of numerous international companies in counterfeit enforcement and brand protection matters. Why should international companies seek to register their trademarks in Nigeria?

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

Kayode & Co, a boutique IP law firm with offices in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. Lara is a leader in Africa trademark law, and represents the interests of numerous international companies in counterfeit enforcement and brand protection matters. Why should international companies seek to register their trademarks in Nigeria?

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 21, 2023

§ 1052(c) on registering marks concerning a living person without permission; this case has the possibility of altering trademark law significantly and allowing current events to be treated similarly to historic events from a trademark perspective. Japanese Trademark Law, Article 4(1)(viii). ” Id. (at

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