Garrigues Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

A trademark is a distinctive sign which identifies the goods and services of a company, and differentiates them from those of competitors, whereas a trade name identifies a company operating in trade and serves to distinguish it from other companies carrying out identical or similar activities. In particular, article 7.1

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Corsearch

APRIL 5, 2024

On March 19th, the trademark community came together in the heart of New York City for an exclusive event that promised to be both informative and enriching. Trademark monitoring: Utilize tools like Google Alerts and Alt Legal Trademark Protection for effective trademark monitoring.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

JUNE 22, 2022

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. Currently, it takes approximately two years for a trademark application to mature to registration in Canada.

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The TTABlog

MARCH 2, 2022

Slade and yours truly, The TTABlogger , will present a webinar entitled "What Non-US Practitioners Need to Know About US Trademark Law and the Recent Trademark Modernization Act ("TMA")," on March 10th from Noon to 1 PM EST , sponsored by Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C. Admission" is free. Register here. Welch 2022.

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The TTABlog

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Slade and yours truly, The TTABlogger , will present a webinar entitled "What Non-US Practitioners Need to Know About US Trademark Law and the Recent Trademark Modernization Act ("TMA")," on March 10th from Noon to 1 PM EST , sponsored by Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C. Admission" is free. Register here. Welch 2022.

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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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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

However, the same process does not include any examination or verification to determine whether the domain name is distinctive or capable of distinguishing itself from the competition, i.e., existing domain names that are clearly in violation of trademark law.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 27, 2022

Even a mark that has been on the International Registry for 40 years does not assure registration of a subsequent national designation. On 12 January 2022, the Lithuanian Supreme Court upheld the rejection of the Lithuanian designation of Chanel SARL’s two-dimensional trademark (see below) in Class 3 for perfumery products. T 862/19 ).

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Traverse Legal Blog

MAY 1, 2022

A trademark security agreement filed with the USPTO must specifically identify the mark, the jurisdiction, registration number, registration date, and record owner of the trademark. A validly executed security interest enables a creditor to claim rights to the collateral in the event of a default or bankruptcy.

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BYU Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

LTF provided evidence of a current version of the bulldog, in use since 2008, along with a copyright registration and a trademark registration for the Bulldog. According to LTF, the Bulldog has been Louisiana Tech's mascot since 1899.

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The IPKat

MAY 30, 2023

Belgian waffle Kat The IPKat is pleased to inform readers that the 'GRUR meets Brussels' conference is returning on 13 June 2023 and IPKat readers are entitled to receive a 30% discount in the registration fee. To claim the discount, readers should email Sandra von Lingen ( s.vonlingen@grur.org ) and use "IPKAT" in the subject-line.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 28, 2020

And trademarks have been along for the ride. While there were not, in my opinion, any major court developments affecting trademark owners, there have been many other events and changes that have impacted the world of trademarks over the past 12 months. The year’s biggest story impacted trademarks in a few different ways.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 11, 2023

22, 2023) Plaintiffs own Roberto Clemente’s IP rights and a registration for ROBERTO CLEMENTE for “figurines, statues and statuettes made of non-precious metal; beer cans made of non-precious metal sold empty.” (The The district court doesn’t appear to care about what the registration is for; I had to look it up.)

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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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The TTABlog

JANUARY 7, 2022

Thomas McCarthy has provided to me his comments on the CAFC's October 27, 2021 decision in the Brooklyn Brewery case, in which the appellate court largely affirmed the TTAB's denial of Plaintiff Brooklyn Brewery's petition for cancellation of a registration for the mark BROOKLYN BREW SHOP (in standard form) for beer-making kits.

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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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Corsearch

AUGUST 16, 2023

Registration empowers you with a slew of legal protections that can prove invaluable in the event of an infringement battle. Moreover, copyright registration provides undeniable proof of ownership, making it easier to establish your rights in any legal dispute. Unlike copyright, trademarks are all about the name game.

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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. Patent Law.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We are pleased to announce that registration for the free Certificate Course in Application of Intellectual Property Rights for Startups and Entrepreneurship is currently open. Eligibility Anyone interested in learning about the intersection between Law and Entrepreneurship with a specific focus on IPR are eligible.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 10, 2023

For example, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is responsible for rules governing federal trademark registration for product and service identification and for issuing patents to inventors, regardless of where the business is located. Intellectual property attorneys can file these applications from anywhere.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The EUIPO allowed Munich to trademark Oktoberfest under twenty-two product classes including, most importantly, tourism advertising. The application to the EUIPO stated that Munich wished to trademark the term to prevent others from advertising and profiting off products associated with the event or events replicating the festival.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

After months (or, perhaps, years) of diligent legal work, your business has finally secured its intellectual property rights through a patent , a trademark registration, a copyright registration or some combination thereof. Trademark Maintenance. The hallmark of trademark law is use. Copyright Maintenance.

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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. Patent Law.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

A trademark is not just a means of securing and protecting a brand name, it is also a valuable business asset. It’s no surprise then that is a constant race to seek trademark ownership and registration of popular holiday names — but is owning a holiday name even possible?

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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.

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SpicyIP

MAY 18, 2022

Nike has also brought an action for trademark infringement against StockX alleging that StockX’s NFTs depicting Nike shoes violates its trademarks. Downloadable virtual goods are downloadable computer programs and real-world, non-software companies are now obtaining trademark registrations for software products.

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Garrigues Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has issued its guidelines on the classification of goods and services relating to NFTs, establishing the bases to approach the legal challenges resulting from their registration and the scope of protection afforded to owners.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Board observed that it is an established general principle of EU trademark law is that deceptiveness of a mark must be assessed on the basis of the public's perception when they come into contact with such mark - e.g. at the time of purchase.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 10, 2022

McCarthy , the leading treatise on trademark law explains that “[t]he concepts of ‘generic name’ and ‘trademark’ are mutually exclusive. The party opposing registration has the burden to prove genericness by a preponderance of the evidence. Ampak, Inc. , 3d 57, 59 (4th Cir. Princeton Vanguard, LLC v. Frito-Lay N.

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Garrigues Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

It will also have the authority to declare trademarks/trade names invalid due to relative grounds where the registration is, for example, identical or similar to a prior or well-known trademark or trade name, or to an unregistered but well-known trademark in Spain prior to the filing date of the trademark/trade name for which invalidity is sought.

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The IPKat

MARCH 17, 2022

The conference which was a hybrid event met a large attendance by various indigenous communities, institutions, IP scholars, lawyers, government officials, and the like. Homonymous registrations shall only be authorised in practical circumstances that ensure equitable treatment of producers. How would this work in practice?]

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

Leading Legal Disruption: Artificial Intelligence and a Toolkit for Lawyers and the Law by Prof. IP Innovation Clinic ChatBot Launch Event by Bonnie Hassanzadeh. Trademark Law. Parody in Trademarks is No Joke. With damages amounting to $40,000, it is clear the courts are unamused by parody in trademarks.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 12, 2023

A trademark typically consists of a word (like Cheerios), a stylised word or letter (like the iconic M logo for McDonald’s), a design (like Nestlé’s birds’ nest), or a phrase (like “Life tastes better with KFC”).

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 7, 2022

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. The trademark legislation of 1999 protects Indian trademarks. If a mark or logo is used with the permission of the authorised person, it is not considered a trademark infringement.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 21, 2023

.” But we interpret that phrase in our own way today—we wish to see what occurs when one literally makes a mark based on, or out of, history by adopting as a tradename a historic event, person, or place. We will look not only at the laws of the United States but at some other jurisdictions as well. .” Tam , 137 S.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 7, 2022

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. The trademark legislation of 1999 protects Indian trademarks. If a mark or logo is used with the permission of the authorised person, it is not considered a trademark infringement.

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