IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Trademark violation raises significant issues. The accessibility of Internet markets and the ease with which information may be shared have given rise to new opportunities for trademark infringement. also, Misuse of social media involves using trademarks without authorization to mislead or damage companies.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Those brand owners who invest in building up and maintaining a portfolio of registered trademarks and designs will then find it far easier to fighting any counterfeiters than would be the case than if just relying on copyright and/or trade dress and, in so doing, such remedies will be less costly and more effective.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

X (formerly Twitter) is one of the most popular social media platforms for businesses and individuals, with around 335 million monthly active users worldwide. Unfortunately, this global reach and accessibility to a large audience also attracts bad actors looking to exploit the popularity and features of social media platforms.

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The IPKat

APRIL 2, 2023

More information here. The panel is going to include Marta Cantero Gamito (University of Tartu), Maria José Schmidt Kessen (Central European University), Giuseppe Mazzioti (Catolica Global School of Law, UCP), Heritiana Ranaivoson (Vrije Universiteit Brussels) and Jannick Kirk Sørensen (Aalborg University).

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Without registered trademarks, consumers are left to navigate a sea of uncertainty, potentially leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. Registered trademarks provide clarity by assuring consumers of the authenticity and quality associated with the brand.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 2, 2023

A title of a social media page—like that of a book or a movie— is speech subject to First Amendment protections… Plaintiffs did not use the term “Los Lunas School” in connection with the sale of goods or services, but instead in connection with the expression of their views about the District. Aliign Activation Wear LLC v.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 2, 2023

Trademark infringement is defined as a mark that looks and/or sounds like yours is used without your authorization. Counterfeiting is one type of trademark infringement, where individuals or businesses use exact copies of registered trademarks to mislead customers and pass them off as your brand.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 24, 2023

If someone uses your mark without authorization, it constitutes trademark infringement. Counterfeits Counterfeiting is a specific type of trademark infringement where exact copies of registered trademarks on products are used to deceive customers into believing they are buying from the original brand.

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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? Learn more > DISCLAIMERS: *This is an informational opinion article of the author.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 14, 2023

Trademark infringement occurs when a mark resembling yours is used without authorization. Counterfeiting is one form of trademark infringement, where exact copies of registered trademarks are used to deceive customers and pass off as your brand. To report a listing: Go to the eBay listing page for the item in question.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

In Part I of their discussion, they focus on the amendments to the obligation to disclose crucial information about the working of the patent, and the amendments on the corresponding patent foreign application, and how these amendments affect the patent bargain. The court ordered the employee to appear and disclose the required information.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Branding has become more important than ever, particularly in developing an online presence through search engines, various online platforms, and social media. Nearly every mainstream marketplace and social media platform has Acceptable Use Policies, which provide procedures for reporting intellectual property infringements.

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43(B)log

JUNE 26, 2023

Media critics allegedly readily observed that the new show was “a clone of A&E’s Live PD,” and that “On Patrol: Live is Live PD.” Fan reactions on social media included “Ok. Query: what percentage of social media comments about On Patrol: Live does this represent? I’m confused. Is Live PD back on the air?

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2023

They have domain names, use the RPG trademark, and participate on well-known social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and LinkedIn.The RPG/RPG marks have acquired distinctiveness owing to the continuous, extensive, and uninterrupted use and promotion of the said trademarks in India and abroad.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Consequently, the Court held that there was no use of the trademark by the Defendants as required by the Trademarks Act. Finally, the Court found the reproduction of the Amul designs and corporate information on the Defendants’ LinkedIn pages infringed Kaira’s copyright. Disposition.

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43(B)log

JANUARY 5, 2024

2, 2024) Some interesting comments on when individual instances of “confusion” don’t count, as well as their relevance to evaluating out-of-court social media etc. Plaintiff has seven registered trademarks involving Florida Virtual School or FLVS; two of the registrations are incontestable.

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Garrigues Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2021

If you own a business in Portugal and have a registered trademark, these recommendations will prove useful. If you are informed about a potential infringement early on, you will be more likely to enforce your rights faster and intervention and remediation costs will be lower. Anticipate and act: prevention.

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Kashishipr

JULY 21, 2021

In an e-marketplace, product or service information is provided by multiple third parties, whereas transactions are processed by the marketplace operator. The AI relies on an algorithm to compare images and read text information. It relies on neural networks and video analytics to detect counterfeits.

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Corsearch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Unauthorized utilization of a mark resembling yours constitutes trademark infringement, encompassing both visual and auditory similarities. Conversely, Lookalikes and replica products intentionally exclude trademarks from their design and packaging. It is crucial that you register with a regularly monitored email address.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 7, 2023

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Strength: The court took judicial notice of 1500 other registered trademarks comprising an infinity symbol for the same classes of goods and services as Dfinity’s. Because, as explained above, both parties occasionally use the marks without their names attached, words are not dispositive here.”

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Kashishipr

MAY 4, 2022

Have Proper Symbols of Trademark Registration & Ownership. If you don’t have a Registered Trademark in place but a good faith belief concerning you owning a mark exclusively, you should use the ‘TM’ symbol with your mark. It informs the customers that you consider yourself the mark’s rightful owner.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. For trademarks, a good place to start is the company’s marketing and promotional materials, website, mobile app, and social media.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Gather intellectual property information and infringement evidence • Step 3. Unauthorized utilization of a mark resembling yours constitutes trademark infringement, encompassing both visual and auditory similarities. Conversely, lookalikes and knock-off products intentionally exclude trademarks from their design and packaging.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Once a brand becomes popular, it is no longer necessary to use the actual brand name in posters and other forms of marketing; this may be accomplished by simply writing the product’s information with the trademark sign and flashing it on social media and other sites to increase its popularity.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. For trademarks, a good place to start is the company’s marketing and promotional materials, website, mobile app, and social media.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 22, 2023

It is simply the unauthorised use of the exclusive rights associated with a registered trademark without the owner’s or licensees’ consent. They might improperly profit from the well-earned reputation of the registered trademark. On the other hand, Defendant No. 1 is Imperial Cycle Mfg. Defendant No.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Missed opportunities to reclaim social media usernames registered by others. Yes, trademark protection comes with an expense. But there is nothing a small business can do for its brand that provides more protection—and insurance—than obtaining a trademark registration from the USPTO.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Introduced to incorporate the Jan Vishwas Act amendments within the Trade Marks Act, the proposed Rules prescribe an adjudication mechanism to hear complaints alleging false representation of a mark as a registered trademark. Read the detailed comments authored by Pranav, Praharsh, Swaraj, and Reva on these Rules.

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Patentably Defined

APRIL 28, 2020

Enhanced Protection on Social Media. Better Social Media Results. Reason #1 — Enhanced Protection on Social Media. Social media services like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have policies in place to protect brands against abuse – provided that you can establish ownership.

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azrights

MAY 3, 2022

Any new media company doing work customers want, such as websites or social media, can and does add on a branding service to their offerings. Yet lawyers’ role in the process is marginal, limited to doing clearance searches and registering trademarks if they’re ever consulted at all.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

The Supreme Court looked into a wide variety of issues such as oxygen and Covid-19 drugs shortage, equitable pricing of vaccines, protection of health workers, possibility of invoking compulsory licenses and the clampdown on free speech on social media platforms. Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. Cipla Ltd [Madras High Court].

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43(B)log

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Court can’t seem to figure out how to handle that duality between pure information and brand value. Information overload makes this less effective; the very power of the term “milk” as a cognitive shortcut tends to lead people to believe they don’t need to know any more, meaning that they ignore additional information.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

As I noted on Twitter , nothing in the opinion suggests that the display of parodies, jokes, or other messages on the surface of toys, T-shirts, or other types of expressive merchandise would, by itself, constitute a trademark use of another’s mark or trade dress.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Indeed, the PTO has increased its focus on whether the use an applicant is making is trademark use, as opposed to ornamental or informational use, in its registration decisions. Trademark use can show up in some surprising places. There are different reasons one might not have a valid mark.

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