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.

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43(B)log

MARCH 10, 2023

Zamfir alleged that CasperLab’s officers and agents told him that they would register the Casper trademark on his behalf, so he didn’t register the Casper trademark himself. Instead, CasperLab filed two trademark applications to register the Casper mark in its own name.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 2, 2022

What happens after you get your mark registered as a trademark? Your Trademark Application gets approved, and you receive your registration certificate. Don’t let that Trademark Registration certificate fool you. Furthermore, it will also never enforce your trademark rights on your behalf.

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IAM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

On 2 June 2022, data from the Chinese Patent Office showed that a Renault SAS design patent (ZL202130363449.5) with the name “Automobile” was declared as invalid in its entirety for conflict with a registered trademark owned by Human Horizon, who filed the invalidation action.

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IAM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

On 2 June 2022, data from the Chinese Patent Office showed that a Renault SAS design patent (ZL202130363449.5) with the name “Automobile” was declared as invalid in its entirety for conflict with a registered trademark owned by Human Horizon, who filed the invalidation action.

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Patent Trademark Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Can you include a logo in your design patent application? Let me share a strategy if you’re thinking about filing a design patent application for a new product that might be considered somewhat similar to existing products. It is possible to include a logo in your design patent application for a product.

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Sander Law

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Trademark Registration for Food Businesses Do you sell food products? Then you have trademarks that are worth protecting through trademark registration! Examples of Trademarks Below are some of the types of branding you could register as trademarks, with examples of registered trademarks in Canada.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 13, 2023

On November 30, 2023, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) unveiled a new cloud-based trademark search system. ” The new system—which does not have a catchy acronym —replaces the Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS). .” Have thoughts on the new system?

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Above the Fold

DECEMBER 13, 2023

On November 30, 2023, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) unveiled a new cloud-based trademark search system. The new system—which does not have a catchy acronym —replaces the Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS). To try out the new system, click: Trademark Search (uspto.gov).

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azrights

OCTOBER 27, 2023

What can go wrong when trademarks are not used consistently is apparent from a 9 year trademark dispute between Lacoste and Crocodile in New Zealand which concluded in 2017 with Lacoste losing its crocodile trademark. In Lacoste’s case the registration gave it a broad monopoly over the concept of a crocodile design.

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Sander Law

MARCH 1, 2023

Trademark Registration for Charities and Non-Profit Organizations Are you a charity or non-profit organization? Then you have trademarks that are worth protecting through trademark registration! Information resources: website, publications, audio and video recordings Interested in registering your trademarks?

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 26, 2021

To answer that and other questions about Halloween costumes, we have to step back and look at how copyright and trademark law apply to costumes. First, design elements that are “physically or conceptually separate” from the article can be protected. Trademark and Halloween Costumes. Copyright and Halloween Costumes.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 15, 2023

Why Amazon Sellers Should Care Amazon Brand Registry In order to ensure a smoother application process for Amazon Brand Registry, the most important thing to do is to derisk your trademark application with the USPTO. Need a registered trademark to maximize full benefits of Amazon Brand Registry? How can you avoid these pitfalls?

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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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Erik K Pelton

MAY 31, 2022

Logos can become registered trademarks too. In this episode, Erik shares several examples of great logos and why businesses ought to consider protecting logo designs. Logos can become registered trademarks too. The post The Value of a Great Logo appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

What are similar trademarks? Maybe it’s just me, but it sure seems like the USPTO has become more aggressive in refusing registration of trademarks. Known as likelihood of confusion or a Section 2(d) refusal, this is one of the most common reasons why trademark applications get rejected.

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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. Exclusive Trademark Rights for Trademark Owners in India.

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Sander Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Trademark Registration for Musicians Are you a musician? Then you have trademarks that are worth protecting through trademark registration! 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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Patently-O

OCTOBER 8, 2021

It is a generic term, and not a trademark – in Australia. ” UGG is a registered trademark in the USA, now owned by Deckers Outdoor Corp. Back in 2016, Deckers learned that Australian Leather had imported 12 pairs boots labelled “ugg boots” into the USA and sued for trademark infringement.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Introduction In today’s digital economy, trademarks play an important role in developing a brand’s identity, establishing customer trust, and assuring market competition. Trademark violation raises significant issues. Cybersquatting is another type of trademark infringement.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 3, 2023

A trademark can be any word, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination of these features that helps differentiate your goods or services from others. By: Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 19, 2023

‘Twas a day in December, when all through the blog, we were writing ‘bout trademarks, as if in a fog. When, what to our wondering eyes should appear, but holiday trademarks, so lovely and dear. The PTO said, as it reviewed the files, we’ve got holiday trademarks, we’ve got ‘em in piles! 5361645).

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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

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IPilogue

AUGUST 18, 2022

Among a variety of aspects affected in business operations, the Act greatly tightened the requirements regarding the use of French in trademarks and public signage. Previously, a recognized trademark may appear on product packaging or public signage exclusively in a language other than French.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 17, 2022

Back in 2020, the famous Chinese brew company Tsingtao Beer filed an administrative complaint for trademark infringement against a smaller Chinese competitor for the use of recycled Tsingtao beer bottles. Is this however a case of trademark infringement? Trademark or Unfair Competition? And, why is this important?

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 22, 2022

We are pleased to bring our readers a guest post by Abhijay Srekanth and Vivek Basanagoudar on interaction of trademarks with free speech. Trademarks as a Barrier to Free-Speech: An Examination of the MetaBirkins Dispute. Hermes, the owner of the Birkin trademark and trade-dress in USA, promptly sent OpenSeas a cease-and-desist notice.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 28, 2022

Background on Trademark Rights - While it is not required to establish trademark rights in the U.S., there are many benefits to applying to register trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO").

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Trademark Classification. When you file for a trademark in India, an indispensable requirement is finding out the trademark classification of your goods or services under which you must file your brand. ” The system of trademark classification eases the process of registration of a trademark. .”

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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%. Industrial designs.

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Trademarks indicate the origin of a product. However, shape marks are not easy to register. For being registered as a trademark, the 3D shape of a product must be shown to have an inherent or acquired distinctive character. Representation of the shape marks is shown below: Ferrari’s Trademark Loss.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Companies that include other companies’ trademarks or products in their own advertisements are subject to various constraints from the Trademarks Act, Copyright Act, Competition Act, tort law, and the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards. In contrast, section 22 is more applicable to trademarks for services.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 6 This is the sixth in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. A registered trademark serves as a deterrent to potential infringers. Minimizing Brand Confusion Brand confusion can erode consumer trust and loyalty.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Is the Trademark Act applicable to QR Codes? As Trademark Law only protects elements that allow the public to easily identify the goods and services, such as names, logos, slogans, sounds, or colours, QR codes cannot be trademarked on their own. The post Can QR Codes Be Trademarked? Judicial Decision.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

However, what would happen if business houses wanted to trademark the name of the god they worshipped? As a result, the rise of hypersensitivity to religion, religious texts, and religious symbols determines the jurisprudence around the utilisation of such marks under Indian trademark law, even if they are not strictly prohibited.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

France and Switzerland used to fight for the exclusive rights to the “Controlled Designation of Origin” for Gruyère. Interestingly, another battle regarding the Gruyère trademark is happening in North America. However, the fate of the Gruyère trademark in Canada is still up in the air. However, SCU did not give up.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 5, 2022

The Trade Marks Act, 1999 governs and deals with the mechanism of registration, protection, and illegal use of trademarks in India. Additionally, it also deals with the exclusive rights of a trademark owner, penalties for Trademark Infringement , remedies for damaged goods, and modes of transference of a Registered Trademark.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2023

With an increasing number of countries joining this unique international trademark registration framework, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a specialized United Nations agency in Geneva, has administered over a million trademark registrations worldwide. What is a Provisional Refusal under the Madrid System?

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