Intepat

MAY 28, 2024

Trademark dilution is like death by a thousand cuts, and it is crucial to prevent the first cut. Apple’s smart business strategies have successfully upheld the validity of its trademark, preventing it from being diluted. Notably, Apple trademarked its store design in the United States in 2011.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The legal world is buzzing about AI and its use for all kinds of things, including generating logos, text, and other things people would normally want to register for copyright or trademark protection. Well, they’re right, I can apply, but registration surely won’t be granted. Can you use it in the ways you want to?

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IP Intelligence

MAY 9, 2024

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s (Board) precedential decision to uphold a refusal to register a proposed color mark in In re Post Foods, LLC [1] highlights the strategic and technical aspects involved in registering a color trademark as applied to a product. Post then appealed the examiner’s refusal to the Board.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 3, 2022

Like the United States, China offers protection for 2D and 3D designs of products and packaging, which is often known by U.S. Before diving into details, the chart below illustrates how 2D and 3D designs are protected as different IP rights in China. Protection of 2D Designs. Protection of 3D Designs. Trademark.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 7, 2021

How will a design mark application be compared to a word mark registration? To register a trademark containing numbers and/or letters, a trademark application may typically be filed for the word mark (standard characters) or the design mark (e.g.,

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 6, 2024

Federal trademark registration is typically unavailable for goods and services related to the sale of cannabis. ” Some of THC’s intellectual property include designs of the terms WHOA!, THC also owns a California state trademark registration for its WHAM! mark covering cannabis flower and concentrates.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

Supreme Court held 6-3 that the Ninth Circuit erred in invalidating a copyright registration for failure to comply with the Copyright Office’s “single unit of publication” regulation, where the copyright owner had knowledge of the facts but arguably misunderstood the legal standard. Unicolors, Inc. Factual and Procedural Background.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Recently, the Delhi High Court referred 3 questions regarding the jurisdiction of a High Court to hear trademark rectification applications, to a larger bench. The question that surfaced here was “which High Court shall have the jurisdiction to hear cancellation/rectification petitions under Section 57 of the Trademark Act, 1999 (‘1999 Act’).”

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The IPKat

APRIL 30, 2024

If the discussion around unification leaves a somewhat bitter taste in some then the blame should be put on these two main factors: the chosen harmonization instrument, namely directives, and the actions taken (or not taken) by member states.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 31, 2021

. – a leading furniture brand and purveyor of the iconic Eames Chair Design – suffered a loss at US Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) in its bid to protect as “trade dress” the design of the chair. De facto functionality is not a ground for refusal. In re Ennco Display Sys. 52 USPQ2d 1628, 1631 n.4

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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. The reason has to do with registrations of similar marks. If you get an Office Action with a Section 2(d) refusal, it can be quite challenging to win the argument.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 5, 2024

It found the mark to be “ tertium quid ” akin to product packaging and thus eligible for registration without proof of acquired distinctiveness. Focusing on the uniqueness of the Tribe’s building design in the relevant industry, it concluded that the subject building design is inherently distinctive for the Tribe’s services.

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Olartemoure Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

It is not so common, but… When trying to register trademarks in Colombia, the most common thing people and companies do is use the Latin alphabet , although it is possible to register trademarks that are typed in other writing systems. Has the colombian trademark office (CTO) mentioned something regarding this topic?

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

underscored that there is a need to supervise or govern patent and trademark agents. This post discusses the case and argues that there already exists a mechanism under the Patent and trademark laws that govern and supervise such agents. Image from here The Delhi High Court recently in Saurav Chaudhary Vs Union Of India & Anr.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Barbie, a name synonymous with an unattainable standard of femininity and the concept of commercial feminism, was designed to captivate the toy market with all its glittery pink magnificence. Hence, it is no wonder that the battle for ownership of her trademark is also highly sought after.

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The IP Law Blog

JULY 14, 2022

Ohio State University recently made Intellectual Property headlines by managing to procure a trademark registration for the word THE. The registration procured by Ohio State covers t-shirts, caps, and hats. With that in mind, we can return to the significance of this registration. But is it really that big of a deal?

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 27, 2022

Trademark Scam Alert: Fraudulent Low-cost trademark design & filing sites. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced a number of show-cause orders and exclusion orders issued by the Commissioner for Trademarks. Design Iconix. Design Logo USA. Designing Territory.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 12, 2024

The troubles for the Office of the Controller General of Patent, Designs, and Trade Mark (CGPDTM) just don’t seem to end anytime soon. Apparently, the trademark registry’s website has been malfunctioning a bit too often since late 2023.

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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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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The Spanish government has approved a draft bill to reform the three main industrial property laws: the Trademark Law, the Industrial Design Law and the Patent Law. Trademark Law. Industrial Design Law.

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Olartemoure Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Recently, the Administrative Court of Cundinamarca denied a nullity claim associated with trademark rights, considering that the plaintiff had not complied with the prerequisite of mediation. In other words, pre-litigation mediation had never been requested to present a nullity action. 09/01/22 – Trademarks.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

14 of the IPC) of the ban on the registration of trade marks that evoke, usurp or imitate PDOs and PGIs protected under state or European Union law and International Agreements to which Italy or the European Union are parties. The reform of the IPC is aimed at strengthening Italy’s competitiveness through a more efficient protection of IPRs.

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The IPKat

MARCH 16, 2023

In early March, this Kat had the pleasure of attending a round table on EU geographical indications (GIs) law under the auspices of European Communities Trademark Association (ECTA). Unitary character of EUTMs and designs The notion of unitary right (or “unitary character”) comes from EU trade mark (EUTM) and design law.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 23, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) in a pair of precedential decisions published this summer. 1 Is a Building “Product Packaging” or “Product Design” Trade Dress? See Figure 2. Thus, brand owners can, and do, register their trade dress at the PTO.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MARCH 5, 2024

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SpicyIP

MAY 3, 2023

Image from here Readers may remember the recent guest post that highlighted the Trademark Registry’s notices deeming 98000 and 82000 trademark applications as abandoned. The Controller General Of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks & Anr. ( Via order dt. Views expressed here are those of the author’s.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 11, 2022

In our continuing effort to combat trademark scams and raise awareness of this important issue, we have recently submitted comments to the FTC. Because there are many types of fraud and government impersonation, only a handful of other commenters mentioned trademark issues. ” More than 100 comments were submitted. .”

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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

JANUARY 18, 2023

Suppose that you are a foreign applicant who either files a trademark application, opposition proceeding, or cancellation proceeding with the USPTO. Such notices or process may be served upon the person so designated by leaving with that person or mailing to that person a copy thereof at the address specified in the last designation so filed.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MARCH 28, 2023

for Trademark and Trade Dress Infringement, as well as False Designation of Origin under 15 U.S.C. alleges that the Defendants are infringing on their trademarks by using similar names and designs on their fireworks products. has registered numerous trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Copyright registration may be obtained to create a public record of the work and to assist the copyright owner in enforcement of their rights. Copyright registration in the U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright Office refused to register a “ wholly computer-generated ” image (see our post about this case here ).

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IP Tech Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

This requires translating the complaint and related documents, delivering them to the foreign country’s designated “Central Authority,” and then waiting for that Central Authority to actually deliver the documents and confirm delivery to the plaintiff. These costs and delays often dissuade plaintiffs from ever bringing well-based claims.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

A trademark is a mark that distinguishes the goods and services of one person, from the other. A trademark is territorial in nature, thus, if the trademark is registered in India, it can only be protected within the Indian jurisdiction. They help the clients choose appropriate trademark.

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IIPRD

JUNE 29, 2022

The monogram was designed to help them brand their firm and prevent copycats from trespassing on their turf. Fashion and luxury goods manufacturing requires a great deal of imagination, from the designs of the garments to the patterns, shapes, logos, symbols, and names associated with them. IP PROTECTION LOUI VUITTON PRODUCTS HAVE.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MAY 2, 2023

is to “offer a resource to the organizations designing, developing, deploying, or using AI systems to help manage the many risks of AI and promote trustworthy and responsible development and use of AI systems.” Copyright Office and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office have developed initiatives to focus on IP issues with AI.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 2, 2021

Thus, the IP rights holders must monitor and take suitable and timely action against the imports that can possibly be infringing on their Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs). . To stop such illegal entry of infringing products, governments of various nations provide for intervention of the Customs authority of that particular country.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The Spanish government has approved a draft bill to reform the three main industrial property laws: the Trademark Law, the Industrial Design Law and the Patent Law. Trademark Law. Industrial Design Law.

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