IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 11, 2023

The recent draft amendment of the Chinese trademark law seems to finally zero in on trademark squatters, as described in my previous blog here ). The new regulations, if approved as drafted, will make it more difficult for squatters to steal others’ trademark by abusing the first-to-file system in force in China.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Is an unused registered trademark preventing you from clearing or registering your mark? By: Mintz - Intellectual Property Viewpoints Or was the blocking registration filed for goods or services that were not in use when the registrant declared that they were?

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

What is an intellectual property right? Intellectual property (IP) can seem abstract. At its core, intellectual property is a legal right. This is where trademarks play a role. Trademarks can last indefinitely. From an idea to something real: How do concepts become intellectual property?

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

Exclusive rights over a trademark in Colombia arise from registration. Also, when holding a trademark registration in Colombia, the obligation arises for its owner to use the trademark in commerce, beginning three (3) years from the date when registration was granted.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 26, 2022

Yesterday, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) sanctioned Trademark Terminal’s owners. Per the order , the USPTO plans to terminate all the trademark applications they filed. In email, the USPTO stated that from abroad, Trademark Terminal “ fraud[ulently] filed. Abtach Ltd.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 26, 2022

A trademark registration for the mark PROHEAR for audio headphones and related goods has been cancelled based on a likelihood of confusion with the mark PROTEAR for similar goods. The trademark cancellation proceeding was filed and decided before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Hangzhou Johnson Tech Co.,

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) magazine recently recognized Fish & Richardson Associate Vivian Cheng as one of its 2021 “Rising Stars.” Cheng is based in Fish’s New York office, where she focuses her practice on trademark, trade dress, unfair competition, and copyright litigation.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 22, 2024

On January 1, 2024, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) introduced significant increases to the government fees it levies on actions before the Canadian Trademarks Office, including fee increases of over 30% for filing applications and renewing registrations.

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The IP Law Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

An interesting trademark dispute has arisen between Dallas Mavericks phenom Luka Doncic and his mother over the trademark LUKA DONCIC 7, which is currently owned by Doncic’s mother. Accordingly, DONCIC was left with no choice other than to seek cancellation of his mother’s trademark to clear the path for the other applications.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 20, 2022

An interesting trademark dispute has arisen between Dallas Mavericks phenom Luka Doncic and his mother over the trademark LUKA DONCIC 7, which is currently owned by Doncic’s mother. Accordingly, DONCIC was left with no choice other than to seek cancellation of his mother’s trademark to clear the path for the other applications.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 24, 2023

But although this phrase is used by many, two restaurant companies actually own TACO TUESDAY trademark registrations that they can assert as conclusive evidence of their exclusive rights to use the slogan and enforce those rights against anyone who tries to use the mark. Taco Bell is seeking to change that. The Lanham Act, which governs U.S.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office has announced that as of December 1, 2023, updates to the Practice Notices for trademark opposition proceedings and section 45 (non-use cancellation) proceedings will come into effect.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Since November 30, 2021 , we’ve anxiously been waiting for the Federal Circuit to decide the Chutter appeal and determine whether the TTAB was correct in lowering the standard for proving trademark fraud from the far more difficult specific intent to deceive the U.S.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The European Union Intellectual Property Office’s (EUIPO) Board of Appeal has reversed a EUIPO decision from May 2021 canceling a trademark registration for an image of a monkey by the anonymous UK artist known as Banksy. By: AEON Law

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of our video The WIPO Madrid Protocol’s International Trademark Filing System Part 2. [ The following is an edited transcript of our video The WIPO Madrid Protocol’s International Trademark Filing System Part 2. [ For Part 1, see here. For Part 1, see here. For Part 1, see here.

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IP Intelligence

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

According to numbers published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Forum, the number of complaints brought under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) saw an annual increase of approximately 8 percent through year-end 2023. Third, they are highly effective.

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to decide his trademark cancellation case against Apple, Inc. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today denied Charles Bertini’s petition for a writ of mandamus asking the court to order the U.S.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

On November 7, 2018, Pest Control, Banksy’s authentication body, filed an EU trademark claim on behalf of the artist for Laugh Now. Trademark law allows Banksy to remain anonymous and maintain his mysterious artistic persona. On May 18, 2021, the EUIPO Cancellation Division ruled in favour of Full Colour Black.

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2024

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) on Wednesday, March 20, denied APPLE JAZZ mark owner Charles Bertini’s petition to cancel Apple, Inc.’s s mark APPLE for entertainment services.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 27, 2023

Despite the fact that the duration of protection varies, a trademark can be renewed in perpetuity by paying additional fees after the first term has expired. In a larger sense, trademarks stimulate initiative and entrepreneurship by providing their owners with renown and financial reward.

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 13, 2023

So, when the popular restaurant chain filed a cancellation action against the TACO TUESDAY trademark, I knew I had to write a piece about it. On May 16, 2023, Taco Bell filed a Petition for Cancellation of the trademark for TACO TUESDAY, which was registered by Spicy Seasonings, LLC in 1989 for “restaurant services.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

We are pleased to bring to you a guest post by Naman Keswani on the concept of naked licensing within trademarks law. Naman is a fourth-year student at the Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur who has a keen interest in Intellectual Property Law, especially Trademark Law. Celanese Corporation of America [167 F.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Katfriends by Javohir Kurbonov and Khalil Jurayev (both Prolegals Law Firm) on some recent developments in the trademark law of Uzbekistan. What does it offer for holders of well-known (famous) trademarks?

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Introduction In the ever-shifting landscape of the digital era, the surge in domain name registrations has given rise to a critical challenge— domain name disputes, particularly those entangled with cyber squatting and trademark infringements. Nationally or regionally registered trademarks automatically confer standing for filing a UDRP case.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

trademark registration for your trademark on goods or services for your business. Can your trademark registration be cancelled with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office based on it being invalid? Can you file anything to strengthen your trademark registration against invalidation? The answer is YES!

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 25, 2021

A critical issue to be addressed is whether these limited-edition products can get protection under Intellectual Property (IP) law, just as regular products do, and if yes, then which is the most appropriate form of IP Protection ? Protection for Limited Edition Products under Trademark Law. In essence: ‘use it or lose it.’

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Trademarks indicate the origin of a product. For being registered as a trademark, the 3D shape of a product must be shown to have an inherent or acquired distinctive character. A 3D shape cannot be registered as a trademark if the shape: Arises from the inherent nature of the object or goods; Provides a technical function; or.

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 13, 2023

So, when the popular restaurant chain filed a cancellation action against the TACO TUESDAY trademark, I knew I had to write a piece about it. On May 16, 2023, Taco Bell filed a Petition for Cancellation of the trademark for TACO TUESDAY, which was registered by Spicy Seasonings, LLC in 1989 for “restaurant services.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 2, 2022

What happens after you get your mark registered as a trademark? Your Trademark Application gets approved, and you receive your registration certificate. Don’t let that Trademark Registration certificate fool you. Furthermore, it will also never enforce your trademark rights on your behalf.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) cannot cancel a trademark based on the filing of a fraudulent declaration under Section 15 of the Lanham Act. Section 15 of the Lanham Act deals with acquiring incontestability status for an already-registered trademark.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 27, 2022

A Geographical Indication (GI) is an intellectual property right protecting the name and identity of certain products which unique characteristics have developed due to a mix of local factors/influences either natural, due to a specific environment, and/or human, through the use of the wisdom/know-how of local producers. Introduction.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 22, 2023

On August 18, the owner of the APPLE JAZZ trademark filed an opposition to Apple’s motion to amend its trademark application for the mark APPLE MUSIC with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). In July, the U.S.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

2024 Changes to International Trademark Classifications by Melanie Lane Understanding WIPO’s 2024 Nice Classification Changes: Impact on the USPTO’s §6.1 of 37 CFR Part 6, aligning it with the 12th edition, version 2024, of the Nice Classification published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

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IP Watchdog

JULY 6, 2023

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today denied Apple’s June request that the court rehear a decision that effectively canceled the tech company’s application to register the trademark APPLE MUSIC. s application to register the mark APPLE MUSIC.

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Olartemoure Blog

MAY 17, 2023

Such discussions are generally resolved by a Trademark Clearing house appointed by ICANN. Nonetheless, if the trademark owners fails to use those alternatives, it may also use Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP). Most domain names are registered on a first-come, first-served basis. nyc,shop,film,family,bmw, etc.)

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

After the show’s cancellation, A&E alleges that Reelz approached the show’s producers, Big Fish, about reviving the series under the name On Patrol: Live. However, A&E contends that the new series is an infringement of Live PD and, as such, are suing for both copyright and trademark violations.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Federal Circuit recently issued a decision with important ramifications on how petitions for cancellation due to fraud will be handled by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“Board”) going forward. The “DANTANNA’S” trademark issued in 2005. In Great Concepts LLC v. Chutter, Inc. ,

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