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How to Get a Trademark for Virtual Goods

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Obtaining a trademark for virtual goods helps establish brand recognition, prevents unauthorized use, and enhances the value of your virtual creations. If the application meets the requirements, it will be published in the Trademark Journal for public opposition.

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Africa IP highlights 2023: Trade marks

The IPKat

Furthermore, Nollywood actress Ann Njemanze sued famous filmmaker Zeb Ejiro and Filmone Entertainment and Film Trybe Media for infringing on her copyright and trademark of “DOMITILLA”. Things, however, took a different turn in when Njemanze's application and registration of Domittila as a trademark were revoked by the Trademark Tribunal.

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Overview of Trademark Opposition in India

Kashishipr

In India, the Trademarks Act of 1999 (referred to as ‘Act’ further in this article) forms the legal basis for Trademark Registration , protection, and enforcement. Any individual or entity can file an opposition against the proposed trademark published in the trademark journal.

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Understanding Freedom to Operate (FTO) Concerning IP & Patents

Kashishipr

In this case, it is essential to note that the disclosure should be made in a well-acknowledged technical journal or some other publication that is most likely to be consulted by the patent examiners for examining the Patent Applications. This mechanism focuses on disclosing an invention to the public to ensure that nobody else patents it.

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Spicy IP Weekly Review (December 11 to December 17)

SpicyIP

Ankit Sahni’s AI “Co-authored” Artwork Denied Registration by US, Continues to be Registered in India Can AI (co)author art? US Copyright Office says no to “RAGHAV”s work, even as the same work remains registered as a copyright in India. The last date for submission of entries is February 29, 2024. and Ors. ,

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Nigeria Trademark Protection with Omolara Kayode

LexBlog IP

However, the registration of trademarks in Nigeria is an important step which brand owners must take to better their chances of combatting infringement. In some instances, however, trademark registration is made mandatory by virtue of existing regulatory requirements.

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Nigeria Trademark Protection with Omalara Kayode

LexBlog IP

However, the registration of trademarks in Nigeria is an important step which brand owners must take to better their chances of combatting infringement. In some instances, however, trademark registration is made mandatory by virtue of existing regulatory requirements.