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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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 10, 2022

These two fancy names bear good news for trademark challengers. Anyone thinking of canceling a trademark registration should be encouraged by the Trademark Modernization Act. Known as TMA, the new rules give IP owners more cost-effective ways to attack trademark registrations based on non-use.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 7, 2021

Throughout this summer, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is offering its series of virtual webinars dubbed “Trademark Basics Boot Camp.” Registration for the upcoming modules listed below, as well as access to other past and future modules, is available here. August 3: Module 1: Fundamentals.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 20, 2022

A trademark works as an instrument to claim any sort of mark as your own. There are several kinds of trademarks in India that are eligible for registration the Trademarks Act 1999. Certainly, you become the possessor of a lot of perks both legal and social that come along with getting your trademark registered.

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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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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 28, 2022

The history of the federal trademark law is almost as old as the Constitution. On July 8, 1870, the Federal Trademark was enacted as the first US Federal law to protect the trademarks. In its place, a trademark law on March 3, 1881, was enacted that targeted the trademarks used in interstate commerce.

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The TTABlog

MARCH 8, 2022

The Board upheld a refusal to register the proposed mark MADE FOR YOU LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS , in standard character and design form, for 'diamonds; jewelry" [LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS disclaimed], finding that the phrase fails to function as a trademark. The Trade Mark [sic] Act is not an act to register words but to register trademarks.

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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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Corsearch

AUGUST 16, 2023

In this short blog we demystify the realms of copyright and trademarks, using the U.S. Copyright and trademarks are key intellectual property rights, each possessing their own unique characteristics to shield your creations from the clutches of bad actors and infringers. Unlike copyright, trademarks are all about the name game.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

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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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 23, 2022

More and more companies are entering the Metaverse leading to a trend towards increased filings of trademarks in the “virtual” classes. Whilst the SPB Team does not blindly follow trends, we are advising all our trademark clients (even the more “conservative” ones) now to file trademarks covering goods and services related to the Metaverse.

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The IPKat

APRIL 2, 2023

If you are looking for events to attend, do take a look at the list below! Info and registration here. More information here.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 7, 2022

A trademark is a symbol, word, or phrase used by a corporate organisation or other legal body to distinguish their product from that of another firm and to identify their product. As a result, the logo and name are registered as trademarks under the act of 1999 to protect the brand name and value. Trademark Infringement.

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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? Can you trademark a holiday name? CUPID appeared in 481 trademarks registered in 2022.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 23, 2022

More and more companies are entering the Metaverse leading to a trend towards increased filings of trademarks in the “virtual” classes. Adidas, for instance, offers NFTs as souvenirs for participants of real or virtual events. Why you need new trademark registrations now. We are here to help you.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 7, 2022

A trademark is a symbol, word, or phrase used by a corporate organisation or other legal body to distinguish their product from that of another firm and to identify their product. As a result, the logo and name are registered as trademarks under the act of 1999 to protect the brand name and value. Trademark Infringement.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 9, 2021

A step-by-step guide to the trademark Registration process and timelines. Jump to: Trademark Timeline Overview. Q: What happens once I file a trademark application? Trademark Intake Form. Trademark Search. Trademark Application Preparation. Registration. trademark TIMELINE OVERVIEW.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 12, 2021

In 2021, trademark filings for non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) reached a record high. The high volume trademark filings represent explosive interest in the new digital asset economy, digital art, and Web3. How Many NFT Trademarks Were Filed in 2021? In contrast, 2020 saw only a paltry 15 separate NFT trademark filings.

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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. Background. The Court thus seems to embrace the theory of the content/certificate separation.

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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. Verify expiration of trademark registrations during the upcoming year, new registrations, and update of information.

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Garrigues Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Successful products and services are likely to have their trademarks copied. It is not that you in particular and your trademark are being targeted, but awareness on how to proceed yields value to your brand. If you own a business in Portugal and have a registered trademark, these recommendations will prove useful.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Introduction In the ever-shifting landscape of the digital era, the surge in domain name registrations has given rise to a critical challenge— domain name disputes, particularly those entangled with cyber squatting and trademark infringements.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

All companies ensure that their domain names co-relate with their respective trademarks. It helps the consumer correlate and identify the company based on their trademark. Suppose an individual or a company registers a domain name. The domain registration agreement incorporates the policy. Cybersquatting.

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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. The Back Story In 2003, Great Concepts applied to register DANTANNA’S for restaurant services. Patent and Trademark Office or in the courts.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 13, 2021

De Luca considered whether modifications to the appearance of a trademark went beyond the scope of the registration. The Registrar of Trademarks may cancel a trademark registration if it has not been used in the preceding three years. Trademark Licensing. The Use of Variants. Important Lessons.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

I covered the recommendations of the Report which includes reforming Section 3(p) of the Patents Act to incentivize TK-based innovation, creating a proper documentation mechanism to prevent misappropriation of TK, and registration of traditional knowledge as GIs. Decisions from Indian Courts. September 6, 2021]. An article on Scroll.in

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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. Delhi High Court in Dassault Systems v.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

On 23 August 2021, CeramTec applied for registration of three European Union trade marks (EUTMs): the three-dimensional mark No 10 214 179 in the colour ‘pink, Pantone 677 C’ (to the upper right), the figurative mark No 10 214 112 in the colour ‘pink, Pantone 677 C’, and the mark No 10 214 195 consisting in the colour pink, Pantone 677 C.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Ensuring Compliances of IP laws Trademarks and logos: On media platforms, names and emblems are commonly used to advertise companies and services, both visually and orally. Domain names are frequently acquired as trademarks. Influencers are capable of executing their IP in addition to registering.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Introduction: The concept of comparing and considering a trademark in its entirety is a well-established tenet in trademark law. When a trademark is registered, it provides protection to the mark as a whole, even if it is a composite trademark with numerous aspects in it. Contentions of Parties.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 27, 2023

There is a little-known provision of the Lanham Act (the US Trademark Act) that packs a potentially big punch. entity by serving the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). There is a little-known provision of the Lanham Act (the US Trademark Act) that packs a potentially big punch. In Equibal, Inc.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

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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Corsearch

AUGUST 14, 2023

Trademark infringement A trademark is a distinctive word, logo, phrase, design, or symbol used to identify the source of goods and services. Trademark infringement occurs when a mark resembling yours is used without authorization. File a Notice of Claimed Infringement (NOCI) through VeRO to report such cases.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The event is organized by Inter-University Centre for IPR Studies (IUCIPRS), Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), and Third World Network and the deadline for application is November 10. Course on Access to Medicines, TRIPS and Patents [Kochi, December 10-14]. The Registrar Of Trade Mark and Jindal Industries Pvt.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Identify the type of infringement X/ Twitter prohibits users from violating others’ intellectual property rights, and has policies in place against counterfeit infringement , trademark infringement , copyright infringement and impersonation. Trademark infringement Unauthorized use of your brand name, logo, or other trademarked elements.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In order to utilize The Registry, the brand owner must have a federally-registered trademark that appears on products or packaging. The Registry requires verification of the rights by the brand owner listed with the USPTO on the registration in order to create the account.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Defining Trademark A “trademark” is a mark which is used for a commercial purpose. How do trademarks function? Trademarks reduces the chance of confusion: Trademarks helps in preventing confusion in the minds of consumers by indicating the source and quality of the product, they are intending to use.

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