Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 10, 2022

An expungement attacks a registered trademark on the basis that it has never been used. What do both events above have in common? In such scenarios, a potential challenger may need to consider filing a trademark cancellation. Need to request expungement or reexamination of a registered trademark?

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LexBlog IP

JULY 7, 2021

The USPTO is also offering a separate upcoming event geared toward the restaurant industry. The free two-hour virtual event, titled “Don’t burn your brand: intellectual property for restaurants,” is set for July 19. Registration for the event is available here. August 24: Module 4: Application requirements.

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

My mom, herself an apple aficionado, made and continues to make all manner of apple-based snacks and desserts (there’s an unfortunate (for some) event in my past, spoken of only in hushed tones, referred to simply as “the apple strudel incident”). Joe, MO, bringing me an apple – a Granny Smith , as far as I recall – almost as big as my head.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 19, 2022

It’s much easier to get a takedown when you have a registered trademark standing behind your brand. But in the event that you do have to go to court to enforce your trademark rights, having that registration again provides tremendous value because it allows you to seek more damages.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Thus, there is an unmistakable similarity between domain names and trademarks, which is why domain names have been granted trademark recognition and protection. Reliance is also a registered trademark, and as such, it is protected from trademark infringement.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

JUNE 22, 2022

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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The TTABlog

MARCH 8, 2022

The Trade Mark [sic] Act is not an act to register words but to register trademarks. Before there can be registrability, there must be a trademark (or a service mark) and, unless words have been so used, they cannot qualify for registration." In re Renaissance Jewelry New York, Inc. Serial Nos. In re Standard Oil Co. ,

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 19, 2023

MR. CHRISTMAS became a registered trademark for “Christmas Ornaments and Decorations of the Non-Electrical Type” way back in 1966 (Registration No. Together, There Are Many Trademarks We Can Register Kwanzaa celebrations involve seven principles symbolized by seven candles. 7057474). 5138881).

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 24, 2023

As March presses on, sports fans across the country are turning their attention to one of the most exciting events in college sports: the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, also known as March Madness. In some cases, the NCAA has even taken legal action to protect its trademarks.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Subsequently, in a first of its kind event relating to a specific judge, Indian Drug Manufacturers Association (IDMA) filed an intervention before the Supreme Court opposing any further extensions to Manmohan Singh. IDMA’s victory in that case was followed by the scrapping of IPAB as a tribunal. A Bangalore District Court in P Kanthilal v.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 13, 2021

When considering the use of variations of a trademark, the test is whether the differences between the registered mark and the variation are “so unimportant that an unaware purchaser would be likely to infer that both, in spite of their differences, identify goods having the same origin”. Important Lessons.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 7, 2022

Certain conditions are not deemed trademark infringement under Section 30 of the Trademark Act. If someone has a licence from the registered trademark owner, it is not considered an infringement because the licence is granted under an assignment agreement. Registered Trademark. Unfair Advantages.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 7, 2022

Certain conditions are not deemed trademark infringement under Section 30 of the Trademark Act. If someone has a licence from the registered trademark owner, it is not considered an infringement because the licence is granted under an assignment agreement. Registered Trademark. Unfair Advantages.

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This case is one of several that makes me think that a coherent version of trademark could emerge from cases like Abitron and Lexmark : registered trademarks get special treatment, even including (though I think it’s a bad idea) not having a harm requirement as an element of the cause of action, whereas unregistered/§43(a) claims need to show harm.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 25, 2022

Events and Webinars. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the government agency responsible for granting patents and registering trademarks. Some key areas to check out include: Events and Webinars – The USPTO puts on a variety of free, public events throughout the year.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 23, 2022

Adidas, for instance, offers NFTs as souvenirs for participants of real or virtual events. Why you need new trademark registrations now. There is a surging number of new applications submitted to the EUIPO, the UKIPO and the USPTO seeking to register trademarks for use of their brand in virtual reality.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 23, 2022

Adidas, for instance, offers NFTs as souvenirs for participants of real or virtual events. Why you need new trademark registrations now. There is a surging number of new applications submitted to the EUIPO, the UKIPO and the USPTO seeking to register trademarks for use of their brand in virtual reality.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 20, 2022

In India, we have the liberty to get a trademark for ample elements under the Trademarks Act 1999. The most commonly registered trademark in India, they are used for recognizing the products of a trading company. Shape Mark- A shape trademark can be used to protect the distinguishable shape of a product, tag, label, etc.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It establishes the terms and circumstances in the event of a dispute. ” In its decision, the Court stated that internet domain names are more than just addresses; they are corporate assets that are exceedingly essential and valuable, and as such, they are entitled to the same level of protection as registered trademarks.

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The IPKat

APRIL 29, 2024

Mr Malovic also shared statistics, which prove that registered numbers of non-conventional trademarks remain low with a decreasing trend: in 2023, they were 0,29% of the total number of registered trademarks before the EUIPO.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 31, 2023

Likelihood of Confusion to the Public or Likelihood of Association with the Registered Trademark I. and still exude a luxurious aura at events. While this argument appears compelling in terms of product usage, trademark law places greater emphasis on the “likelihood of confusion” at the time of purchase.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Further details about the event and the link to register for it can be found here. We informed our readers about a high-level dialogue to discuss the challenges and opportunities concerning the TRIPS Waiver that is being organised on 13 th September 2021. Decisions from Indian Courts.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the event that a board member is not satisfied with the findings, an express disclaimer must be made to that effect, in the board minutes and in the report that will be reviewed by the shareholders meeting. If a trademark lapses, a new registration must be applied for, with no applicable priority.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 12, 2021

As of December 2021, applicants filed 1,505 separate trademark applications during the entire calendar year. In contrast, 2020 saw only a paltry 15 separate NFT trademark filings. The table below shows the number of trademarks filed , not registered. Trademark Filing Month. January 2021. February 2021. April 2021.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 20, 2023

On Wednesday, a divided panel of the Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision reversing the USPTO’s cancellation of a registered trademark (Great Concepts, LLC v. Chutter, Inc., 2022-1212). Section 14 of the Lanham Act (15 U.S.C. §

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

However, there are several reasons to register your intellectual property, including: To prove title of intellectual property rights, it aids in the enforcement of rights in the event of a disagreement.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 16, 2023

Registration empowers you with a slew of legal protections that can prove invaluable in the event of an infringement battle. Should an imitator attempt to steal your thunder, a registered copyright can assist you in seeking statutory damages and attorney’s fees in court.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The Court of Rome sets a landmark precedent by granting an injunction against the creator of NFTs displaying images of a football player, reproducing without authorization the registered trademarks owned by Italian football club Juventus FC.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

EUIPO Guidelines do suggest that posterior events may be taken into account, but only to interpret the owner’s intention at the time of filing the EUTM. Comment The concept of bad faith is not defined in EU trade mark law. To this Kat, it seems that the answer to Question 3 will be rather straightforward: according to Art.

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Intepat

MAY 28, 2024

Apple’s Aggressive Trademark Strategy: Pursuing Control Over the Apple Symbol Apple’s efforts to control the market and monopolize the usage of the term “Apple” and the apple fruit symbol have been extensively reported. The founders were shocked by the opposition, as their business in no way competes with Apple.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Given the huge commercial opportunity, it is clear to see why there is great demand in trademarks for goods and services linked to the holiday name and others throughout the year. Can you trademark a holiday name?

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Trademark rights, in particular, can be a powerful asset. The EPO reports that companies with ownership of registered trademarks enjoy an average of 21% higher revenue than businesses without trademark ownership.   What happens once i file a trademark application? Notice of allowance.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 28, 2022

This often led to fraudulent trademarks as well and thus, to address the problems, the act created two new ex parte processes that will allow a third party or director to challenge whether a registrant made use of its registered trademark in commerce.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 29, 2022

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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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2023

WIPO underscores the inclusivity of the UDRP process, accommodating both registered and unregistered trademarks, thereby covering a broad spectrum of intellectual property rights. Nationally or regionally registered trademarks automatically confer standing for filing a UDRP case.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Court stated that after the purpose of the cards is fulfilled, the cards also go to the dustbins with the photographs printed on them, the Court noted, that images of God and goddesses are engraved on invitation cards for weddings and other ceremonies held by Hindus whenever such events occur.” In Parul Food Specialities Pvt.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2023

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. 1125(c)(3)(A).

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