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A Seller’s Guide to Navigating Intellectual Property Law on Amazon

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Sellers need to be aware of competitor patents before introducing a product to the market. A mistake commonly made by Amazon sellers is putting the seller’s trademark on a product that was originally made by a third party without ensuring proper authorization was obtained from the third party to do so.

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Protecting Application Programming Interfaces (API) Through Intellectual Property Laws

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Lastly, the court will consider how the alleged infringing work affects the marketability of the original work. As has been witnessed above, the most preferred route of safeguarding APIs is through Copyright Laws. Where the API is copied to the extent of achieving interoperability, it might not be considered an act of infringement.

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The Implications of Intellectual Property Laws in the Tourism Industry

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The dichotomy between branding and Intellectual Property (IP) Law has been a significant one. The term “Logis de France” is a registered trademark of the Fédération Nationale des Logis de France, an association of independent hoteliers united to promote privately operated hotels in rural settings under the same name.

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Trademarks from a Marketing Perspective

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The form of intangible property comprising of skillsets, know-how, business ideas, and strategies have helped in the development and generation of the transborder reputation of several brands. Noting the Difference between a Brand and a Trademark. A trademark can be inclusive of the brand name or something completely different as well.

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Why is Market Research Important for Patent Protection?

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In the present highly competitive business environment, understanding the market trends well is imperative for the development, and eventually, the success of a particular product or service. Market research helps come across the already existing inventions that may be similar to the applicant’s invention. .

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How Do People End Up Losing Their Trademark Rights?

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Therefore, even after a trademark office grants you your exclusive trademark rights, you must do your part to safeguard such rights well. No trademark office across the globe will ever keep a watch on the market for unauthorized use of your Registered Trademark. Non-Intentional Acts of the Trademark Owner.

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Here’s How You Can Maintain Your Trademark Registration in India

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Maintaining a Trademark Registration can indeed be challenging if you aren’t familiar with the Trademark Law. However, there exist some steps and guidelines you can take and follow to ensure your Registered Trademark remains protected and valid. Exclusive Trademark Rights for Trademark Owners in India.