The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

As 2023 commences, it’s time for companies to review and take stock of their intellectual property assets. This applies to companies that have never taken serious steps to protect intellectual property and companies that understand the value of intellectual property and take active steps to secure and protect those assets. .

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The IPKat

APRIL 17, 2024

These and approximately 30 other motifs were then sold as oil paintings, posters, canvas prints, and replicated on a variety of merchandise, promoted on social media, and sold both in the gallery and online. Court’s decision The case was filed as a preliminary injunction.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 12, 2023

To do this, food firms invest a lot of money in developing and promoting distinctive brands and are increasingly turning to intellectual property (IP) protection as a means of establishing or maintaining their leadership in the industry. Intellectual property might be the solution.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

APRIL 5, 2022

The power of the internet, in particular that of social media is humungous. When used strategically, social media becomes one of the most powerful tools of digital marketing. With the evolution of social media, the concept of moment marketing has also become increasingly common. Tata Tea Ltd (CS no.

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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

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The baseball team allegedly indicated that it would evaluate the information once received and discuss whether it had any interest in acquiring the roller derby team’s intellectual property. So, clearly, the Cleveland Indians knew of the roller derby team’s ownership of the IP and exactly how it was used.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Once a brand becomes popular, it is no longer necessary to use the actual brand name in posters and other forms of marketing; this may be accomplished by simply writing the product’s information with the trademark sign and flashing it on social media and other sites to increase its popularity.

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Garrigues Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Right now we are living the intangibles revolution: social media, online shopping, on screen greetings, audio messages and meetings via platforms. So, when their digital self attends an online class or chats on social media, they can choose which t-shirt to wear from the items stored in their digital wardrobe.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 27, 2022

With the increase in globalization and cross-border trade, intriguing types of trademarks are trending and have become a crucial tool to signify a company’s identity. The most critical aspect that may be subject to the Trademark Protection of a motion mark is the succession of images in the said mark. For more visit: [link].

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Despite the judiciary’s efforts to address the concerns under current intellectual property laws like copyright and trademark, the absence of relevant and specific provisions for the protection of personality rights has started to pose a serious threat.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Bregoli instantly became an internet meme worldwide, and her catchphrase gained much media attention, getting her worldwide recognition as the “Catch me outside girl.” This reportedly led her to secure appearances worth $30,000, and widening her social media presence. [i]

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azrights

MAY 3, 2022

Though many important decisions people make when creating a new brand identity are intellectual property decisions, IP lawyers are rarely involved in the naming and brand creation process. . As a trademark lawyer, I began to ask myself why? So, I wrote Brand Tuned, the new rules of branding, strategy and intellectual property.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 30, 2024

Recently, oncologist Dr. Vincent Rajkumar expressed his shock on social media over the fact that two different drugs, treating entirely different conditions, had identical brand names — ‘Linamac’. Image from here India’s Problem — Different Drugs, Identical Brand Names By Dinesh S. Thakur and Prashant Reddy T.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 12, 2022

All ardent social media users are aware of the latest trend of using hashtags to spread the word across a wide range of users for bolstering consumer engagement. Therefore, the prime role of such hashtags needs to be assessed in line with the Trademark Law to deduce whether they qualify for trademark protection.

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Intepat

JULY 4, 2023

While YouTube seeks to protect the IP rights of the trademark holder, they only provide a minimal investigation of the complaint. However, in addition to these limited measures, the trademark laws in India provide the following comprehensive remedies for trademark infringement. Dabur India Limited (“Dabur”) v.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The race to protect intellectual property rights in the Metaverse is under way, despite the fact that there is still some scepticism about the concept. It wouldn’t be overstating things to argue that, in a few years, the Metaverse might influence how we enforce and safeguard intellectual property rights.

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Intepat

MAY 16, 2023

A fraudulent lottery-winning message with Amitabh Bachchan’s voice from KBC was viral through various social media platforms and many people fell into this trap. For instance, famous Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has registered his name “Shah Rukh Khan” and the initials “SRK” as a trademark to protect his publicity rights.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 31, 2023

Recently, there has been an increase in the number of advertisements on social media for perfumes that offer the same fragrance as a luxury one at a reasonably affordable rate. He comes from Firozabad, UP, and is looking forward to building his career in Intellectual Property Rights.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 9, 2023

” In the trial, the jury disagreed with Rothschild, rejecting his First Amendment defense, and finding him liable for trademark infringement, trademark dilution, and cybersquatting. This may include text messages, messaging apps, posts on any social media platform, and other forms of communication. ” ( Id.

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Copyright Lately

AUGUST 2, 2022

Netflix’s reaction to “The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical” was hailed by the fan fiction community, a group which has historically faced a tenuous relationship with the owners of the intellectual property that serves as inspiration for their work. We didn’t ask for permission to use their intellectual property.”.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

“The first step in determining whether an unregistered mark or name is entitled to the protection of the trademark laws is to categorize the name according to the nature of the term itself.” Showing how third parties refer to your mark on social media, in articles, or in communications. Platinum Fin.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

Ramsey is a Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law. She writes and teaches in the trademark law area, and recently wrote a paper with Professor Christine Haight Farley that focuses on speech-protective doctrines in trademark infringement law.] By Guest Blogger Lisa P. Ramsey [Lisa P.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

The Supreme Court looked into a wide variety of issues such as oxygen and Covid-19 drugs shortage, equitable pricing of vaccines, protection of health workers, possibility of invoking compulsory licenses and the clampdown on free speech on social media platforms. Delhi High Court’s Intellectual Property Division Rules, 2021.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 15, 2023

A track called “ Heart on My Sleeve ” went viral recently on social media with lead vocals sounding eerily similar to a certain crooner known for his lovelorn lyrics. But trademark enforcement also does not have a handy takedown mechanism like the DMCA.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Keep in mind the generators are trained on existing material, including things that are protected by copyright and trademark law and registration and patents. There have been some court decisions on this precise topic, but the law is not completely settled. DM me on social media or email me at info@kingpatentlaw.com.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 5, 2021

After all, it is all about the customer connecting the trademark to the source of the product or service. Or put another way, trademarks are there to help a customer make sure they are buying the same product or service from the same people they bought from last time. Great, unless the punk scene gets a hold of it. See Doc Martens.)

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SpicyIP

JULY 2, 2021

Tanya is a 3rd year BBA LLB student at Kirit P Mehta School of Law, NMIMS, Navi Mumbai. Intellectual property rights, including trademarks, patents and copyright, protect the innovations and inventions of creators from other companies or individuals. Logos come under the wide ambit of trademarks. Image from here.

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Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

If you face an Internet law issue, cyber law complaint, website, or e-commerce issue, we have an Internet lawyer ready to help. There are web hosting companies, affiliate marketers, e-commerce agreements, clickwrap agreements, and social media defamation. My name is Internet Law Attorney Enrico Shaefer.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Ujoy Technology and Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha vs Tech Square Engineering Pvt Ltd [Delhi High Court] This year the concept of transborder reputation in trademark law saw two important interpretations from the Delhi High Court. Bolt Technology v. First, in Toyota v.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 21, 2023

§ 1052(c) on registering marks concerning a living person without permission; this case has the possibility of altering trademark law significantly and allowing current events to be treated similarly to historic events from a trademark perspective. Japanese Trademark Law, Article 4(1)(viii). ” Id. (at

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43(B)log

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Trademark: In Jack Daniel’s v. VIP Products, the Court held that it did not need to apply or even decide the validity of a speech-protective limit on trademark law designed to prevent trademark owners from shutting down expressive works that comment on trademarks, known as the Rogers test.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Rierson, Trademark Law and the Creep of Legal Formalism Various rules w/in TM law have been codified that we seem to be treating more as formalistic labels or bright line rules when a more practical approach is preferable in TM context instead of leaning on labels. What is to be done?

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SpicyIP

APRIL 30, 2023

The court agreed with the petitioner’s arguments and also found that the explanation of reverse deduction by the defendant, for the coinage of the mark, if accepted, will trivialize the trademark law. Nigeria introduces new copyright law that can be a game changer for its film industry and digital users.

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Copyright Lately

MAY 1, 2023

sophisticated generative AI that’s enabled by large language models, which trains on our intellectual property, violates copyright law in several ways. Hit me up in the comments below or on social media @copyrightlately. First of all, in terms of copyright, to reiterate our very clearly articulated position.

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