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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Art Law Journal

JANUARY 21, 2021

It is a common misperception that you cannot copyright a building design. That is probably because, before 1990, there wasn’t much protection for building designs. The post Copyright for Architectural Designs appeared first on Art Business Journal. With the passage […].

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

The said list was published along with Trademark Journal No: 2090, and the Office has been simultaneously sending notices to the agents through email as a way of providing the applicant(s) a final opportunity to defend their marks.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 10, 2022

A mark proposed for registration on the Supplemental Register must be capable of distinguishing the applicant’s goods or services. The articles also included text demonstrating trade name and trademark use of MULLET, as well as photographs of applicant’s goods bearing the term MULLET, showing valid trademark use of the term.

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The TTABlog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Tee-Tee-Ā-Bee) has scheduled eight oral hearings for the month of March 2023. 91264066 [Section 2(d) opposition to registration of ALASKA TRAILS PALE ALE. Five of the hearings will be held via video conference; three will be held "in-person" in Alexandria, VA. Northern Hospitality Group, Inc.

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The IPKat

JULY 4, 2021

Registration is available here. The event is free of charge, and registration is available here. Participation is possible both on-site and online and registration is taken here. Other WIPO, Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and the Ukrainian IPO have opened registration for the Ukraine Summer School on Intellectual Property.

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The IPKat

APRIL 3, 2022

It is always difficult to obtain registration for geographical names. Kluwer Trademark Blog recently considered the EU trade mark application for “Andorra” for classes 16, 34, 36, 41 and 44 filed by the Government of Andorra. Dolce Vita has now appealed to the Federal Circuit.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 13, 2023

Controller of Patents and Designs: Revisting the CRI Guidelines and Ferid Allani Patentability of Computer Related Inventions (CRI) in India has popped up again! V) [Submit by April 18] We’re pleased to inform you that the NUALS Intellectual Property Law Review is inviting contributions to the fifth volume of the journal. Microsoft v.

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The TTABlog

MARCH 31, 2023

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Tee-Tee-Ā-Bee) has scheduled eight (8) oral hearings for the month of April 2023. 88796957 [Refusal to register POWERZONE for "shower heads" for failure to function as a trademark as used on the submitted specimens.] April 11, 2023 - 1 PM [Virtual]: In re Panini America, Inc. Skyyguard, Corp.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Info and registration here. International Trademark Association – ‘The Business of Data’ Conference On the 22nd and 23rd March , the International Trademark Association is hosting its 2023 New York Conference. The Spring Meeting will feature workshops hosted by specialists on the latest trends and advancements in IP.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We are pleased to announce that registration for the free Certificate Course in Application of Intellectual Property Rights for Startups and Entrepreneurship is currently open. Comprehend the concept, rationale, and significance of Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Several of the recipient companies filed actions with the DPMA to invalidate the registration. The DPMA cancelled the registration of “Black Friday” due to lack of distinctiveness. It however cancelled the trademark for those services of Class 35, which are related to trade of electrical and electronic goods and for their advertising.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Not very long ago, the Indian Designs Office notified the Designs (Amendment) Rules, 2021 and now the Copyright Office (hereinafter referred to as ‘CRO’) too has notified the Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2021. Electronic Communication – As mentioned above, the CRO is emphasizing and encouraging electronic means of communication.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Call for Blog Posts: NLSIU’s Indian Journal of International Economic Law Blog [Submission on rolling basis]. We informed our readers about the call for blogpost submissions for NLSIU’s Indian Journal of International Economic Law Blog. Travel and accommodation shall be arranged by the organizers through scholarships.

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Art Law Journal

APRIL 22, 2021

Users can create customizable products featuring their own photos or other graphic designs. Unfortunately, there is very little stopping some of these users from creating products with stolen copyrighted designs and other art, with the copyright holder […].

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Art Law Journal

MARCH 25, 2021

But copyright laws come into play in various ways when tattooing new work – whether you’re the artist whose designs are being inked, the tattoo artists drawing your own work, or an artist […]. appeared first on Art Business Journal. The post Who Owns the Copyright in Your Tattoo Art?

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In the competitive world of business, trademarks play a pivotal role in distinguishing one company’s goods or services from another. These legal identifiers are commonly known as ‘trademarks,’ serving as a critical tool for establishing a unique identity, reputation, and goodwill for a business entity.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Musical Arts, designs, pictures, software, material, and many other sorts of Intellectual Property can be transferred using an e-commerce platform in the digital age. The policy based considerations include the internal policies of e-commerce sites as well as registrations of companies for their IP. [6]

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Intepat

JUNE 12, 2023

These have been termed as ‘trademarks’ in the legal parlance. Therefore, it is only natural that these trademarks are protected by the legal framework, which comes into play when such trademarks are registered with the relevant governmental authority of the country.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

MARCH 17, 2021

Most people are familiar with patents and trademarks as the most common forms of intellectual property, however, copyrights and their importance as part of your overall portfolio of intellectual property assets are sometimes neglected. This registration certificate can be persuasive evidence when suing someone who is infringing your rights.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Registrar of Trademarks. Call for Papers: NALSAR’s Indian Journal of Intellectual Property Law (IJIPL) Vol. permanent injunction against the Respondent from using the trademark and trade dress similar to the Plaintiff’s ‘Yellow Diamond’ mark and trade dress. Image from here. The Shape of Shape Marks in India. Image from here.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 30, 2023

We’ve put together a comprehensive glossary of trademark terms for both seasoned practitioners and those that are new to the field. Whether you’re interested in trademark screening, searching, clearance, registration, or watching, refer to this glossary of key terms to help you in your day-to-day role.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Data Act will enter into force on the 20 th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, and will apply from 20 months after its entry into force. medical devices) or used in university admissions or grading, would be designated as high risk and subject to robust regulation.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2023

If you are a brand looking to establish a presence in India, your first step should be to secure your trademark and its associated rights. Indian trademark law has consistently protected international brands with cross-border popularity. Following the applicant’s response, the trademark may be accepted or scheduled for a hearing.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

(I am unaware of any reported comparison, but I did find the latter compared to a toilet flushing and have seen the former’s trademark suffer indignities at times too ). Every sound trademark seems not only to signify something but to raise a question or two as well. Hence, the title of this piece and the discussion below.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Intellectual Property such as patents, trademarks, brand value, copyright, etc have become foundational assets for several businesses, seeking greater importance and attention. The National IPR Policy of 2016 has resulted in increasing IP registration since its inception. Trademark as Collateral in the US.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Last week on the blog we featured posts with nuanced discussions on burning issues surrounding patents, trademarks, and copyright. Numeral Marks, Passing off, Trademark Infringement – Delhi High Court’s All-in-One Approach? Case Summaries After Delhi High Court, Bombay High Court interprets Section 124 of Trademarks Act.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

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? Trademarks are the very embodiment of the nature and character of a product or service.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

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? Trademarks are the very embodiment of the nature and character of a product or service.

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SpicyIP

JULY 19, 2021

Attars and Agarbattis: Protecting Traditional Cultural Expressions through Non-Conventional Trademarks. In this guest post , Tahhira Somal explores existing frameworks of non-conventional trademarks, particularly those of smell marks, while assessing their role in the protection of certain traditional cultural expressions.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 8, 2021

Call for Abstracts: NLIU International Trade Law Journal Inaugural Edition [Submit by August 31]. We informed our readers that the National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal has recently established the International Trade Law Journal and is inviting abstracts for papers for the inaugural issue of the same.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 21, 2021

That question is “how have various countries’ intellectual property laws addressed efforts to copyright, trademark, or patent holy names, sacred words, or outputs of creation?” context to see how various other countries have responded to such challenges as well, not only in copyright but in trademark and patent too.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Further details, including the link for registration, are provided in the post here. The deadline for registration for the webinar is September 20, 2021. Further details, including the link for registration, are provided in the post here. Call for Papers: NALSAR’s Indian Journal of Intellectual Property Law (IJIPL) Vol.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

The Wall Street Journal’s Joe Queenan makes sport of an impending “Gunfight at Gruyére Gulch.” law is a certification mark and protection is achieved via registration similar to a trademark. Under the Trademark Act (15 U.S.C.§ ” [iii]. ” [iv] But he may have downplayed the stakes.

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SpicyIP

MAY 14, 2022

Apart from publishing extensively in academic journals (most of the publications can be accessed on his SSRN page ), he was also the rare Indian academic who wrote extensively for law students and the lay audience, through various media such as SpicyIP and mainstream newspapers. A master with the pen, Shamnad was a prolific writer.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 20, 2022

There are, in fact, thousands of US Patents dealing with “spring cleaning” equipment, but only five live US trademarks using “Spring Cleaning” as part of the registered mark. No legal issues of note there for now, but an interesting segue into the notion of political trademarks. At least one, US Reg.

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