Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 12, 2022

The USPTO recently announced, via notice in the Federal Register , that it intends to issue electronic trademark registration certificates, and only will print physical certificates upon request and with a small fee ($25 per copy). EMP&A is a boutique trademark law firm located in Falls Church, Virginia. 238 at page 71249.

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Kashishipr

MAY 25, 2021

Due to creative and original use of expressions, blogs are deemed to be counted as private property for which Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) can be sought. The process of seeking registration can be cumbersome and tedious. Trademarking a Blog. Therefore, it is always an option to copyright the entire blog.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 12, 2023

Guest Post By Leena Chitnis, Founder & CEO, Timberdog ® In today’s fast-paced business environment, intellectual property (IP) has become an invaluable asset for emerging companies. It includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. GO BACK TO SCHOOL No, I don’t mean re-enroll.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Interestingly, Apple first filed the trademark for Dynamic Island with the Jamaican Intellectual Property Office (“JIPO”) back in July before filing it in the U.S. This filing acted as a placeholder for Dynamic Island’s trademark until Apple eventually filed an application with the USPTO for the feature.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The process for registering a trademark in India begins with the filing of an application with the Intellectual Property India (IPI), the national trademark office. Once the application is filed, it will be examined by the IPI to ensure that it meets the requirements for registration.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 7, 2024

First, some context Like any other intellectual property asset, EU trade marks can be and are often used as collateral in financial transactions. Failure to comply with these formalities will prevent the secured party(ies) from being able to enforce the chattel mortgage against the owner of the trademark.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 12, 2023

Understanding the Difference Between Actual Use (1(a)) and Intent to Use (1(b)) Trademark Applications by Kennington Groff What is the difference between a Section 1(a) actual use application and a Section 1(b) intent to use trademark registration application? Is one application better than the other?

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SpicyIP

MAY 3, 2023

Image from here Readers may remember the recent guest post that highlighted the Trademark Registry’s notices deeming 98000 and 82000 trademark applications as abandoned. These notices were challenged before the Delhi High Court in Intellectual Property Attorneys Association (IPAA) & Anr.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

A patent is a legal document that provides exclusive rights to inventors over others in making, using, and selling their inventions for usually 20 years from the date of filling the patent application. All patentable inventions should follow three main criteria: novelty, inventive steps, and industrial applications.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 7, 2024

First, some context Like any other intellectual property asset, EU trade marks can be and are often used as collateral in financial transactions. Failure to comply with these formalities will prevent the secured party(ies) from being able to enforce the chattel mortgage against the owner of the trademark.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 13, 2022

In 2021, applications filed in Canada went up 13.7%, partly due to Canada’s accession to the Madrid Protocol. When Canada is designated via the Madrid Protocol, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) will communicate directly with the applicant if a Canadian trademark agent is not appointed.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a Deferred Subject Matter Eligibility Response Pilot Program (the “DSMER Program”). Currently, the USPTO applies a “compact prosecution approach” in examining patent applications. An applicant is required to address all these objections and rejections in one response.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 10, 2024

His passion lies in understanding the intersection of economics and public health with intellectual property rights. Given that trademark infringement suits over deceptively similar trademarks occur all the time, this post attempts to highlight when bad faith can be imputed to the act of registering a deceptively similar trademark.

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Larson & Larson

MARCH 23, 2023

Patent applications are critical to innovation and intellectual property protection, yet they can often be expensive, complex, and time-consuming to process. The Design Patent Rocket Docket is a program that was established by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The sheer number of developments and technological advancements in the sport make it crucial for the teams participating to ensure that their intellectual property rights are not violated. This is where the various protections under international Intellectual Property Rights conventions come into play.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Is Travis Kelce’s newfound status as Taylor Swift’s boyfriend enough to meet the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) “acquired distinctiveness” standard? Swift is no stranger to using intellectual property to effectively protect her brand and music.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 9, 2021

A step-by-step guide to the trademark Registration process and timelines. Jump to: Trademark Timeline Overview. Q: What happens once I file a trademark application? Pre-application. Trademark Intake Form. Trademark Search. Application Drafting. Trademark Application Preparation.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 2, 2022

In 2022, the cost to file and trademark a name at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) is $250 per International Class of goods and/or services. However, if a custom description is necessary, the cost to trademark a name is $350 per Class. The Number of Classes Affects Costs.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

A Case of Reverse Passing Off: DHC Rules In Favour Of Western Digital On Trademark Infringement Recently, the DHC passed an ex-parte interim injunction order against Geonix, holding them prima facie liable for indulging in ‘reverse passing off’ by selling Western Digital’s hard disks as their own.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a Deferred Subject Matter Eligibility Response Pilot Program (the “DSMER Program”). Currently, the USPTO applies a “compact prosecution approach” in examining patent applications. An applicant is required to address all these objections and rejections in one response.

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IP Intelligence

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a precedential Final Order for Sanctions against Chinese practitioner and law firm Yusha Zhang and Shenzhen Huanyee Intellectual Property Co., for filing more than 15,000 applications and other submissions that were deemed fraudulent. 10, 2021, the U.S. See Report at 3.

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Texas Intellectual Property Law Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Individuals and companies in the process of patenting an invention must conduct a thorough patent search. Review these basics about the patent search process before applying for a patent. The inventor must describe the manufacturing process and the intended use of the product.

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Texas Intellectual Property Law Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Individuals and companies in the process of patenting an invention must conduct a thorough patent search. Review these basics about the patent search process before applying for a patent. The inventor must describe the manufacturing process and the intended use of the product.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a precedential Final Order for Sanctions against Chinese practitioner and law firm Yusha Zhang and Shenzhen Huanyee Intellectual Property Co., for filing more than 15,000 applications and other submissions that were deemed fraudulent. 10, 2021, the U.S. ” Id.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The objective of the Singapore Treaty is to create a modern and dynamic international framework for the harmonization of administrative trademark registration procedures. The Singapore Treaty is applicable to all types of marks registrable under the law of a given Contracting Party.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 10, 2022

The Trademark Modernization Act (“TMA”) was signed into law on December 27, 2020. Below are the most notable changes made by the TMA and key takeaways for trademark practitioners and brand owners. New Procedures for Challenging Registered Trademarks and Pending Applications.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 19, 2021

IP filing has been increasing day by day with more industries getting more aware of its importance. If we see the trends of filing of patents , we will notice that more than 28000 applications were filed of which around 15000 patents were being granted as per the data available. Infrastructure. Affordable Housing.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

MAY 27, 2021

The cost savings of filing a provisional patent application without consulting a professional are certainly tempting. However, such a strategy may ultimately cost more in the long run, including possibly costing valuable patent protection. What is a Provisional Patent Application? Keep Trade Secrets Secret.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 14, 2022

Navigating Brand Protection and Trademarks for Social Media Influencers. In this article, we share best practices for social media influencers to protect their brand, reputation, and business through trademark registration and prudent use. Jump to: Trademark 101: How can a trademark protect a brand. Trademark Benefits.

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Intepat

JUNE 9, 2023

Introduction: Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) play a vital role in driving innovation, fostering creativity, and ensuring fair competition in today’s knowledge-based economy. Intellectual property is not a prominently sought after objective for most people in the Indian industry.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

MARCH 17, 2021

Most people are familiar with patents and trademarks as the most common forms of intellectual property, however, copyrights and their importance as part of your overall portfolio of intellectual property assets are sometimes neglected. How much does it cost to register a copyright?

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 19, 2022

Trademark enables such companies to accomplish some major goals which lead to becoming successful organizations and instituting their name. Under this scheme, startups will receive an 80% discount on patent filing when compared to other businesses. This will aid them in cutting costs throughout the early years.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

AUGUST 11, 2023

Registrar of Trademarks rather scathingly pointed out a glaring error in an order passed by the Senior Examiner of Trademarks. The Trademarks Office (TMO) was directed to restore the Appellant’s application and to dispose of the same in an expeditious manner. In April this year, the Delhi HC in Blackberry Ltd v.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is the technique of creating three-dimensional solid items from a computer file. Using 3D printed software or a 3D scanner, the object to be printed is digitally formatted in the digital file. Computer-aided design (CAD) files are the most common type of digital file.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 29, 2024

Do read our summaries of the post on the DHC restraining generic competitors for Ibrunitib, Delhi High Court’s finding on opposition and examination process, and some quick tidbits on the Ram Mandir, Oppo-Nokia dispute settlement, and the Bombay High Court order on Pan cards. Have fun with our SpicyIP tidbit on the order!

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

From Idea to Invention The patent process can be very daunting if you’re new to intellectual property law. Generally speaking, patenting an invention requires filing a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The investment will be well worth it!

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SpicyIP

MARCH 8, 2023

She is intrigued by the field of Intellectual Property Law and wishes to explore the same.] In this process, they sometime tend to promote their product at the cost of dishonouring or discrediting their competitor’s product. This results in common claims of ‘disparagement’ in trademark law. Image from here.

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