The TTABlog

JULY 12, 2021

Tomorrow I will be presenting a webinar, along with Ted Davis, for the New York Intellectual Property Law Association, on recent trademark cases in the courts and at the TTAB. Here (pdf) is an article I prepared, briefly summarizing the precedential decisions of the CAFC and the TTAB over the past twelve months.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 26, 2023

2] However, the quintessential reason for such distinction is due to a slightly elevated standard for the registration of non-traditional marks. Image Source : Shutterstock] The Trademarks Act, 1999 (‘Act’) refers exclusively to the registrability of ‘combination of colours’. [3] In this also falls the case of colour marks.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The full program and registration information can be found here. More information and registration details can be found here. More information, the programme and registration details can be found here. The competition is sponsored by FICPI, the International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys.

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The IPKat

MARCH 6, 2023

For more details and registration, click here. Calls and opportunities Planting seeds for the future of intellectual property law – A conference in honour of Margaret Llewelyn The Sheffield Institute for Corporate and Commercial Law (SICCL) will be hosting an Intellectual Property Law Conference in honour of Margaret Llewelyn on June 8-9.

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Chicago IP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) Board of Managers is excited to present a series of speed networking events. A Zoom-Event Link will be sent after registration. to 6:00 p.m. The event is free for Members and $25.00 for Non-Members. Please click here to register. for Non-Members.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

The Report looked at: i) current and future applications of non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”); ii) how intellectual property laws apply to NFTs and assets associated with NFTs; iii) intellectual property-related challenges arising from the use of NFTs; and iv) potential ways to use NFTs to secure and manage intellectual property rights.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) Board of Managers is excited to present a series of speed networking events. A Zoom-Event Link will be sent after registration. to 6:00 p.m. The event is free for Members and $25.00 for Non-Members. Please click here to register.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MAY 2, 2024

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The IPKat

MARCH 18, 2023

13-14 April 2023: Fordham Law School’s 30th Annual Intellectual Property Law & Policy Conference The 30th Annual Intellectual Property Law & Policy Conference will be held on 13-14 April 2023 at Fordham Law School in Manhattan. Registration link here. Click here to register.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 13, 2023

The Delhi High Court is presently hearing an appeal against an order of the Patent Office rejecting Microsoft’s application titled ‘Reversible 2-Dimensional Pre-/Post- Filtering For Lapped Biorthogonal Transform’, under Section 3(k). Call for Papers: NUALS Intellectual Property Law Review (Vol.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The event will be held (in Dutch) and is being hosted by Jos Van der Wijst, lawyer specialised in IP law and AI. After the presentation, the attendees will be provided with an exclusive tour of the museum followed by a reception. On Thursday 23 November , the Book Launch: European Patent Law. Bookings opened on the 18 October.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 11, 2023

2] This new set of marks is often referred to as non-traditional trademarks , and the qualification for their registration, as opposed to a traditional mark, is substantially higher. [3] I do this by demonstrating the statutory criteria for trademark registration and then applying the set criteria to check the registrability of braille.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Trier The IPKat’s friends at the Academy of European Law (ERA) in beautiful Trier (Germany) are always busy preparing and delivering knowledge and training in the IP field, with also plenty of opportunities to network and exchange views with fellow IP aficionados. Further events organized by ERA are also listed on The IPKat’s Events page.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 12, 2023

Former GuestKat Jan Jacobi (BarentsKrans) presented an analysis of the recent decision of the Dutch Court of Appeal in the Mexx case, concerning free riding and declining reputation of a brand. This is an important judgment on the interaction of brands within a crowded marketplace. More information is available here.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 16, 2023

It was originally practiced in present Northern France, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. The sales figures as presented by the ‘National Retail Federation’ of the USA give quite a good reason for the Halloween being called a commercialized festival. Later this day came to be celebrated as Halloween. Image Sources : Shutterstock].

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Trademark Office issued the following 161 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in September 2021 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Reg. DDSMATCH.COM SUCCESSFULLY CONNECTING THE DENTIST’S PRESENT WITH THEIR FUTURE. SUCCESS AT WORK COACH. TRUCKING FROM SCRATCH. COASTAL MIX.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 15, 2023

Events 19 January 2023: “Vintage Brands and the New Bad Faith Conundrum” Fide Foundation and TIPSA (Transatlantic Intellectual Property Academy) will hold the 24 Global Digital Encounters on 19 January 2023. More information and registration are available here and here. and “Sustainability and Intellectual Property Law”.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 9, 2021

In the process of developing a vaccine, it becomes imperative that Intellectual Property Laws must be applied in order to expedite the access and availability of prospective vaccines and must not be an obstacle towards the same. Presently, he is the Erudite Scholar in Residence Program at ICREP, CUSAT. How to Register.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 8, 2023

Registration will be made available in April 2023, and we will share the sign-up link with our blog readers at that time. Design Day is co-sponsored by American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO), and the USPTO.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 6, 2021

His law degree led him to various professional positions in the United States, where he is now Senior Copyright Counsel at Google. Registrations are open and available here. The presentation will be followed by comments from Professor Agnès Lucas-Schloetter and Professor Ansgar Ohly. The discussion will be moderated by Prof.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

AUGUST 24, 2022

Although there was disagreement on the majority of the facts presented throughout the proceedings, the parties unequivocally agreed that the Defendant, Dragona Carpet Supplies Ltd., Based on the evidence, there was no basis for the Plaintiff to argue that it was entitled to the trademark registrations.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

. “Although NFTs are still in their infancy, and it is difficult to predict future marketplace developments and potential uses of this new technology, the MPA currently believes that existing intellectual property law can address issues if and when they arise.” At least, not at this stage.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MAY 2, 2023

Copyrights On March 16, 2023 the Copyright Office issued Guidance on the examination and registration of works that contain material generated by AI technology. For pending applications and registrations that have already issued, the applicant must update them to meet the duty of disclosure.

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SpicyIP

MAY 8, 2022

Eashan has been practicing as an intellectual property advocate and consultant in New Delhi since 2011, and teaches a seminar on intellectual property law at National Law University, Delhi. Eashan writes about Indian intellectual property law on his Medium page.

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The IPKat

JUNE 26, 2022

Registration is open and more details can be found here. The website of the event contains information about the programme and registration. Government who will present and discuss subjects having significant importance for SMEs and being of major priority for policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic. and the EU.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Registration can be made here. Competition Law Association: 22nd Annual Burrell Lecture and Dinner The Competition Law Association will hold the 22nd Annual Burrell Lecture and Dinner at the Institute of Directors (London, UK) on 2 December 2021 from 6:15pm to 10:30pm, GMT. in intellectual property law and/or competition law.

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Olartemoure Blog

MAY 13, 2022

The Colombian government has notified the World Intellectual Property Organization ( WIPO ) a declaration modifying the amounts of individual fee to be paid regarding Colombia according to Article 8.7 of the Madrid Protocol. 12/05/22 – International Trade. 12/05/22 – International Trade.

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Requirements for Registration of a Position Trademark. The position trademark should be capable of being represented graphically, and hence, a detailed and clear description of the position of the mark on a particular product becomes essential for the application of Trademark Registration. It was recognized as a position mark.

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The IPKat

JULY 15, 2023

Image credits: Riana Harvey Events and publications The Queen Mary Intellectual Property Research Institute joins forces with the Centre for Commercial Law Studies in organising their annual IP event, this year tackling the hot topic of investigating the crucial narratives on the role of IP law and theory in promoting a sustainable world.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 26, 2022

Our session of the conference will comprise a series of brief (10 minute) presentations on the position in each jurisdiction, followed by a 30 minute panel discussion. Prior to the panel session, there will be a 20 minute presentation from Axel Voss, Member of the European Parliament , on the European approach to AI.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

JUNE 22, 2022

Currently, it takes approximately two years for a trademark application to mature to registration in Canada. As such, it is imperative businesses review their trademark portfolios and consider which trademarks ought to be filed for registration to ensure continued use in the Province of Québec. 2] CQLR c C-11, r 9, s 25.3. [3]

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The IPKat

MAY 1, 2022

The event will be held in a hybrid format, in-person with pre-registration at CIDP in Lisbon (100 seats) and in webinar format via Zoom. All information and registration can be found here. Registration is mandatory and the deadline is May 6. For more information and to register, click here. JIPLP Special DSM Issue".

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 24, 2023

Introduction UNESCO defines cultural heritage as, “the cultural legacy that we receive from the past, which we live in the present and which we will pass on to the future generations.” Another steps that can be taken in order to prevent bio-piracy the Intellectual Property Law regime in India combined with the sui-generis system can be used.

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The IPKat

MAY 16, 2023

This Kat has the pleasure of reviewing another publication in the University of Geneva series on intellectual property law. As its title suggests, the book covers the absolute ground of refusal in trade mark law for signs that are contrary to public order or morality.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The novel pandemic presented challenges to the plant industry in terms of trade involving wildlife and plants. The use and importance of the plants and plant products have also changed with time due to the pandemic and thus, a special focus on the laws and regulations regarding plant varieties is necessary. Introduction.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 10, 2022

The Trademark Modernization Act (“TMA”) was signed into law on December 27, 2020. Previously, trademark owners were required to initiate either an opposition or cancellation action with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the “TTAB”) to challenge a third-party registration.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 2, 2022

Your Trademark Application gets approved, and you receive your registration certificate. Don’t let that Trademark Registration certificate fool you. Identical or similar trademarks are present across different classes of products and services.

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