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TTAB Orders Cancellation of "THE PLIMSOULS" Registration on Ownership and Likelihood of Confusion Grounds, Rejects Abandonment Claim

The TTABlog

In another of those battles between a rock band and one of its members, the Board again sided with the band, granting a petition for cancellation of a registration for THE PLIMSOULS for "entertainment in the nature of live performances by a musical band." The band is entitled to request cancellation of the involved registration for its name.

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Effect of Non-Registration of a Partnership Firm

IP and Legal Filings

Comparing a partnership firm to a corporate entity or an ownership firm reveals a number of benefits. Whereas the Partnership Act of 1932 does not require partnership licensing, the suggestion that partnership firms be registered should cause one to consider the advantages and disadvantages of not doing so.

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Licensing of Trademarks

Kashishipr

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. Licensing your trademark can be a beneficial business strategy that can not only strengthen the brand but also allow for expansion into new markets.

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Navigating the Future: Blockchain Solutions for IP Challenges

Intepat

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has been at the forefront of organising events that explore the intersection of blockchain technology and intellectual property (IP) rights.In recent years, WIPO has organised several notable events focused on blockchain and its potential applications in the realm of intellectual property.

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Understanding Assignment of Copyright

Kashishipr

An assignment is, in spirit, a transfer of ownership, even if it is partial. It means that only the owner of the copyright can transfer the ownership of the copyright to a third party. Difference between Assignment and Licensing of Copyright. Licensing usually involves authorizing some of the rights out of many.

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Trademark For Business Growth

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Moreover, the owner can license the mark to another party for a fee. Section 9(1) (c) of the Trademark Act, 1999 prohibits the registration of words used commonly. They can only get the protection under the trademark law and get trademark registration when they build a reputation of the specific products and services they deal with.

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A Preliminary Analysis of Trump’s Copyright Lawsuit Over Interview Recordings (Trump v. Simon & Schuster) (Guest Blog Post)

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Third, is Trump’s claim of ownership barred by 17 U.S.C. Fourth, if not, can Trump circumvent the registration requirement by seeking a declaratory judgment, or will he have to comply with the registration requirement? The Falwell court was on solid ground in denying relief on the grounds of an implied license.

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