IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As a result, the rise of hypersensitivity to religion, religious texts, and religious symbols determines the jurisprudence around the utilisation of such marks under Indian trademark law, even if they are not strictly prohibited. 4] Section 9(2)(b) of the Indian Trademarks Act, 1999. [5] link] [3] Indian Constitution, 1950. [4]

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Fish & Richardson is pleased to announce that the firm has been named a “Law Firm of the Year” for Litigation – Intellectual Property in U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” 2021 edition. Litigation – Patent. Patent Law. Technology Law.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 19, 2021

IOC regulations are only one of the many sets of rules that surround the intellectual property (IP) of the Olympic Games. During her time as a trademark law professor at Drake University, Shontavia Johnson wrote that she believed the laws created solely to protect the Olympics had been stretched too far.

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 13, 2023

Today, the International Trademark Association (INTA) published an amicus brief filed with the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in a case that should have major implications for the effects of Brexit on EU trademark law.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

JUNE 22, 2022

As such, if you offer goods and/or services in Québec and do not want to run afoul of the new Québec language laws, then it is imperative for you to review your trademark portfolios and consider a tailored solution to meet your business goals (for example, filing trademark applications with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office immediately ).

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IP Law 360

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Winston & Strawn LLP has brought on a litigator with experience in intellectual property and trade secrets disputes to its Dallas office, and a former Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP partner with more than a decade of experience in trademark law has joined Reed Smith LLP.

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Intellectual Property Brief

APRIL 26, 2021

The increasing number of dog-related trademark claims raises an interesting question of brand collaboration. In the face of senseless litigation, brands should consider working with.

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 13, 2023

Today, the International Trademark Association (INTA) published an amicus brief filed with the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in a case that should have major implications for the effects of Brexit on EU trademark law.

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 13, 2023

Today, the International Trademark Association (INTA) published an amicus brief filed with the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in a case that should have major implications for the effects of Brexit on EU trademark law.

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 13, 2023

Today, the International Trademark Association (INTA) published an amicus brief filed with the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in a case that should have major implications for the effects of Brexit on EU trademark law.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 18, 2022

This is an interesting example of how intellectual property law can be utilized to smother the proliferation of harmful views. The context surrounding the litigation shows that protecting business interests is not trademark law’s sole function. .

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Traverse Legal Blog

JULY 14, 2022

Intellectual property attorneys can review the situation, prepare and send this cease and desist letter which is essentially a demand letter to the trademark infringer. This demand letter will clearly define and explain the trademark infringement. Were you using your trademark before the alleged infringer?

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Patently-O

JULY 19, 2023

by Dennis Crouch Intellectual property rights in the U.S. have long been a mix of state common law rights and federal statutory rights. Unlike patent and copyright, trademarks and trade secrets continue to be concurrent and overlapping, meaning that state rights continue to exist and be enforceable alongside the federal right.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 9, 2023

The highly anticipated jury verdict in the Hermès litigation over MetaBirkins NFTs has some important takeaways for both artists and sellers of NFTs as well as brand owners. Your internal and external communications will be used against you in litigation. ” ( Id. at *17-18.)

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Trademarks are becoming even more significant assets for companies trying to stand out in a competitive market due to the growth of online platforms and e-commerce. Trademark violation raises significant issues. Cybersquatting is another type of trademark infringement. For trademark owners, litigation was their main option.

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Patently-O

AUGUST 17, 2022

The Secretary of Commerce recently appointed Derrick Brent as Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. His work has principally focused in litigation and policy related to intellectual property, civil rights, employment and commercial law.

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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Whether you are looking to make your own non fungible token to sell or you’re looking to buy an NFT as an investment, you need to be aware of copyright and trademark laws that might apply to your NFT. Trademark rights can be even more confusing to navigate in the world of NFTs. What is Intellectual Property?

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

January 1, 2024, brought numerous hangovers along with an unprecedented amount of media attention to intellectual property law. Trademark law has something to say about use. Rights owners have tried to use trademark law to extend copyrights, albeit with limited success. 3] CA Copyright Act, s.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This year has seen a bonanza of significant trademark decisions, including several high- profile decisions from the Supreme Court. trademark law, yet in most cases returned to basic principles of trademark law to resolve the open issues.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 30, 2023

Yet cannabis businesses continue to grapple with protecting their brands, as trademark protection at the federal level remains unavailable. The current hodgepodge of state trademark regimes will undoubtedly result in litigation and a race to register federal marks once Congress legalizes cannabis. the Lanham Act).

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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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Kashishipr

MARCH 2, 2022

Therefore, we can say that failing to safeguard your registered trademark adequately would lead you at risk of forfeiting your exclusive rights. You may see your trademark rights getting diluted and possibly canceled through litigation. The post How Do People End Up Losing Their Trademark Rights? For more visit: [link].

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 26, 2021

To answer that and other questions about Halloween costumes, we have to step back and look at how copyright and trademark law apply to costumes. Intellectual Property Trouble from Costumes. For the most part, these issues of copyright and trademark are only really relevant to those that make and sell costumes.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 13, 2022

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. Filing requests for expedited examination in limited circumstances, largely related to litigation. Related Services.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 20, 2024

From one of the recommendations of this meeting emerged the “International Association for the Advancement of Teaching and Research in Intellectual Property” aka ATRIP in 1981. In this symposium, Professors Narmada Khodie (then Head, Department of Law, University of Bombay, India) and K. William Cornish (UK), and Prof.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Introduction Trademarks are an important division of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) as it considerably contributes in identification and promotion of a product. The trademark owners enjoy monopoly and exclusive proprietary rights of their trademarks through the law of trademark protection.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MAY 1, 2022

Trademark Collateral Security Agreements. Registered or pending trademarks ( intellectual property) can be used as a form of collateral to secure a loan from a financier. Obtaining a security interest in the intellectual property or physical property of a borrower allows a creditor to mitigate their own risk.

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 17, 2022

When entering into contracts, parties commonly include forum selection clauses to govern future litigation between the parties. For clarity, this covenant not to sue includes, but is not limited to, patent infringement litigations, declaratory judgment actions, patent validity challenges before the U.S. emphasis added).

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BYU Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

LTF also asserts that the university licenses use of its intellectual property on other products and advertisements.LTF alleges that Bel-Mac publicly displays on its website and products a "virtually identical" bulldog. We will be sure to provide future updates as the litigation progresses.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 30, 2023

Introduction In the conventional sense, trademark law requires the mark to essentially be a word or a logo. However, there have been significant advancements in the interpretations of trademark law over the years, with one such advancement being protection of fictional characters under trademark law.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

A quick review of the complaint may lead one to the conclusion that the artist is in line for swift rebuke, but under established trademark law Hermes’ success is not a given. Finally, properly protecting your NFTs requires contracts with specific terms as to minting, royalty rights, and intellectual property ownership.

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 28, 2024

trademark prosecution, maintenance, and litigation. trademark registrations and have been involved in dozens of disputes before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”). 20,897 (March 24, 2024) (“Rulemaking”). Since 1999, EMP&A has represented thousands of clients in U.S.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Battle of the Firms – The Irony of IP Law Firms Being Sued for Trademark Infringement Niyati Prabhu It is well known that companies across the world take their brands seriously and deploy law firms in order to safeguard their intellectual properties, be it their names, slogans, brands, taglines, marketing tools and (even phone numbers ).

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Fish & Richardson has been recognized as a top national trademark law firm for the 11 th consecutive year by World Trademark Review ( WTR ) 1000. Cynthia Johnson Walden (Massachusetts and nationally in the enforcement and litigation and prosecution and strategy categories). Debra Serota (Massachusetts).

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The IP Law Blog

JULY 14, 2022

Ohio State University recently made Intellectual Property headlines by managing to procure a trademark registration for the word THE. In my mind, the registration could only become problematic if OSU polices its trademark rights in an overly aggressive matter.

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

After trial, the jury found that Fossil had acted “in callous disregard” of Romag’s intellectual property rights. 10 According to Fossil, the equity courts historically required plaintiffs to establish willfulness, or its historical equivalent, to obtain a profits award in trademark disputes.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 17, 2022

This being an important part makes the brand owner avoid any further litigation. There are two ways for going ahead of trademark registration. Nationals of Bahrain can file at the Industrial Property Directorate in their Trademark Office while the Foreigners can submit through Intellectual Property firm in Bahrain.

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