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New Trademark Laws For Québec – What You Need To Know

Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

Bill 96 will have a significant impact on the use of English trademarks in the Province of Québec. For example, whereas in the past, both unregistered and registered trademarks did not need to be translated into French, under Bill 96, only registered trademarks will be exempt from translation into French.

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Licensing of Trademarks

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A trademark is an important business asset that offers protection to a brand. Businesses own valuable trademarks, which, once registered, can be licensed out. The rights that flow from a trademark can be licensed to others to receive royalties for commercialization. What is Trademark Licensing? Exclusive License.

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Supreme Court Rules “That Dog Don’t Hunt”: Bad Spaniels Toy’s Use of JACK DANIELS Marks is a Poor Parody and Dilution Act Applies

Intellectual Property Law Blog

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.

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Protection of Intellectual Property (IP) in the Metaverse

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With the Metaverse and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) being the common buzzwords as of late, the USPTO (US Patent & Trademark Office) has been experiencing a significant rise in the number of Trademark Applications filed in the virtual sphere to safeguard the products and services.

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Intellectual Property Valuation

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Moreover, they should remain marketable in the event of bankruptcy or foreclosure. Resolving Disputes – If you know the value of your IP asset, you can conveniently choose the strategy to employ in the event of its infringement.

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Understanding Assignment of Copyright

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However, if there is anything harsh that can affect the author, it may lead to revocation in the event of a complaint made to the copyright board. In case there is a failure in paying the royalties, the licensor can revoke the license. When it comes to the assignment, the same is not possible.

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Copyright Protection in the Indian Music Industry

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Without such songs, every party or event seems incomplete. We see people grooving to famous songs the moment we enter a club. However, are you aware that before playing the famous songs publicly, you need to have all the permissions in place from the makers of such songs?

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