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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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Trademarks vs. Copyrights for Startups

TraskBritt Intellectual Property

Intellectual property law includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets and is an important consideration for any new business. This article will address trademarks and copyrights, but the law firm of TraskBritt can assist with any intellectual property law needs.

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Deceptive Similarity in Trademark

IP and Legal Filings

Trademark is a kind of intellectual property which is capable of being represented graphically, it can be any word, design, symbol, phrase, design, shape, packaging of goods etc. Trademarks are used to distinguish one person’s goods and services from that of others. certification mark etc.

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Domain Name Dispute Settlement

Kashishipr

Domain names are granted on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, and the registration is inexpensive and convenient. Most frequently, a domain name dispute would arise when a domain name comparable to a registered trademark is registered by an individual or association who or that is not the trademark holder.

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Get 2 Go Sued for Alleged Trademark Infringement of getGo®

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

Wayne, Indiana – Phoenix Intangibles Holding Company apparently licenses the getGo® trademark to Giant Eagle, Inc. According to the Complaint, Giant Eagle acquired the Rickers convenience store chain in 2018 and eventually rebranded those stores under the getGo® marks. Registration No. Service Mark Registrations, Nos.

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Understanding the Role Intellectual Property Plays in Mergers and Acquisitions

Kashishipr

Through M&A and purchase of IP assets such as trademarks and copyright, a company gets pre-established policies, strategies, and resources to explore new areas, which helps reduce the cost of procedure or operation cost and other costs needed in the course of action. ?

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The Failure-to-Function Doctrine

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction In the world of trademarks , the primary purpose of a mark is to identify and distinguish the source of goods and services. However, not all marks are capable of being identified as valid trademarks. Image Sources : Shutterstock ] There are several possible reasons why a mark may fail to function.