Intepat

APRIL 11, 2023

Regarding trademarks, they will aid in the filing to disposal of International Trade Mark applications originating from India under the Madrid Protocol. The SIPP provides an elaborate fee structure that would be paid to the facilitators through the office of the CGPDTM.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Governance and Supervision of Trademark and Patent Agents: Discussing DHC’s Saurav Chaudhary vs. Union Of India Image from here The Delhi High Court recently questioned the Controller’s office regarding mechanisms for the governance of patent and trademark agents.

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IPilogue

MARCH 28, 2023

1051(e) in this case provides a new way to serve foreign defendants via the Director of the United States Patent & Trademark Office (“USPTO”). They , a Chinese company, for registering the mark “RIBOLI” for wine pourers, bottle s tands, containers, cocktail shakers, dishware, and other kitchen products. because of s.1051(e)

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 27, 2023

This post was originally published to Seyfarth’s International Dispute Resolution Blog. entity by serving the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). entity by serving the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). 15 USC § 1051(e) provides that if a non-U.S.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 11, 2022

The Commission is soliciting written comment, data, and arguments concerning the need for such a rulemaking to prevent persons, entities, and organizations from impersonating government agencies or staff and businesses or their agents.” Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).”. “I ” More than 100 comments were submitted.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 11, 2023

Kennedy International Airport last January, the Department of Justice revealed an extraordinarily complex operation that relied on deception and Bernardini’s knowledge of the publishing world. Following his arrest by the FBI, after touching down at John F. Bernardini understood that and went ahead anyway. Attorney Damian Williams.

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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 classification system with international standards, specifically the Nice Classification administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

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Intepat

MAY 24, 2023

More than 120 years ago, nine countries established a particular unit for the international registration of marks, known as the Madrid System. More and more countries have signed up to this unique international trademark registration system. Since then, the Madrid System has expanded and evolved to meet ever-changing business needs.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

Introducing the College of Patent Agents & Trademark Agents. On June 28, 2021 , the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents Act came into force. The Act established the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents (‘ College ’), an independent public interest regulator of patent and trademark agents in Canada.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 17, 2022

A trademark application is submitted to the Trademark Office at the Industrial Property Directorate by the applicant if he is a national or resident in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Foreign applicants who are not resident in the Kingdom must apply through IP Registration Agents or law firms authorised by the Industrial Property Directorate.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

But the flipside is that it’s seen in light of what the Office needs to worry about. There have been problems with defenses; the Office doesn’t have to worry about infringement, so nothing changes. Volume of decisions by hearing officers: registrability decisions have first mover advantage. Thus, registering nonsense words.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 23, 2023

The shape of a building can be registered as inherently distinctive trade dress in the United States – if it is distinctive and unusual for buildings of that type – holds the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) in a pair of precedential decisions published this summer.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 25, 2023

Understanding the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule by Josh Slovin The New Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rule: A Step towards Greater Transparency in US Businesses Privately-owned companies in the United States have long enjoyed a great degree of privacy about their internal affairs, particularly as to the identities of their owners.

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Velocity of Content

JANUARY 12, 2022

Howard will also discuss important tips for managing content and compliance as your company grows through mergers and acquisitions, demonstrating the ROI of your content investments to internal stakeholders, and more. Register to hear Howard’s expert tips and join the discussion.

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Above the Fold

JANUARY 27, 2022

On January 8, 2022, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) introduced identity verification for USPTO.gov account holders using the Trademark Electronic Application System (“TEAS”) and TEAS International (“TEASi”). trademark register. licensed attorney, Canadian attorney/agent or Support staff member).

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Strategically, the UAE is located at a significant point for international maritime trade, and thus, has a well-developed structure of maritime laws. Vessels belonging to the UAE must be registered in one of the country’s ports, as per Article 14, and must be owned by a natural/juridical person having UAE nationality.

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IPilogue

MARCH 28, 2023

1051(e) in this case provides a new way to serve foreign defendants via the Director of the United States Patent & Trademark Office (“USPTO”). They , a Chinese company, for registering the mark “RIBOLI” for wine pourers, bottle s tands, containers, cocktail shakers, dishware, and other kitchen products. because of s.1051(e)

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This time we have quick summaries of 2 blogposts and 2 opportunities, followed by case summaries of 30 court orders and decisions and a few national and international IP developments. We bring you a number of IP updates this week! Important IP cases that we’re missing out on? Especially from other High Courts? Highlights of the Week.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 27, 2022

On January 8, 2022, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) introduced identity verification for USPTO.gov account holders using the Trademark Electronic Application System (“TEAS”) and TEAS International (“TEASi”). trademark register. Who is required to verify their identity?

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IP Spotlight

APRIL 1, 2020

The patent-related deadlines that were permitted to be extended include due dates for Office Action responses, maintenance fee payments, issue fees, appeal filings, and certain Patent Trial and Appeals Board filings. The two-month grace period is not extended for international applications.). Ongoing flexibility for trademarks.

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SpicyIP

JULY 31, 2023

Image from here In a significant development, the Delhi High Court on July 24, 2023 passed a detailed order on ‘product-by-process’ patent claims in Vifor International Ltd. and the fourth one was filed by Virchow Biotech against Vifor), and refused to grant an interim injunction to Vifor International Ltd and Emcure Pharma Ltd.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Defendant Bayerishe Motoren Werke AG (“BMW AG”) filed a motion asserting improper service after Plaintiff Arigna served BMW of North America, LLC (“BMW NA”) in California by delivering documents to its registered agent, CT Corporation, and attempted service on BMW AG on the same day and in the same manner.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Federal Register, Vol. If, upon review, “any reviewed document is material to the patentability of a pending matter before the Office. Implementing internal and/or external procedures for conducting a “reasonable inquiry” and possible document review and disclosure. 145, July 29, 2022.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

MARCH 26, 2020

The Nice Classification system is an international system, administered by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO), for classifying goods and services and is comprised of 45 different classes. Similar to filing fees, the Trademarks Office is now charging renewal fees on a per class basis.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

For instance, you may want to register the distinctive part of your company name (i.e. While these are the most common and obvious types of trademarks, you can also register colours, shapes, holograms, moving images, modes of packaging, sounds, scents and tastes. Unregistered vs Registered Trademarks. a tag line or a logo.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 9, 2023

After an eventful first week of the year, we bring out quick summaries of the 6 blogposts we carried, along with 10 cases and other national and international IP developments for you. SpicyIP intern Gaurangi highlighted the launch of the e-SCR portal by the Supreme Court. Important IP cases that we’re missing out on? Other Posts.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

This Weekly Review is co-authored with SpicyIP Intern Kevin Preji. Introduced to incorporate the Jan Vishwas Act amendments within the Trade Marks Act, the proposed Rules prescribe an adjudication mechanism to hear complaints alleging false representation of a mark as a registered trademark. Wedding Bells or Warning Bells?

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 8, 2024

This weekly review is co-authored with SpicyIP intern Vedika Chawla. Further, since Visa International Service Association, the proprietor of one of the cited conflicting “VISA” mark, did not have any objections against the appellant’s mark, the Court directed for it to be registered as a trademark.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Amazon, for example, has registered its trademark as a shopping cart with a blue backdrop, allowing everyone to recognize it as Amazon. Trademarks grant exclusive rights to the owner of the product or service: Having their trademarks registered, owners have the right of exclusivity over their products.

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Intepat

MAY 12, 2023

Understanding The Madrid Protocol The Madrid Protocol is an international agreement that enables individuals or businesses to obtain trademark protection in multiple countries through a centralized system. The Madrid Union consists of 100 member states and intergovernmental organizations, covering territories in various countries.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

on 14 February 2024 (Delhi High Court) The petitioner sought the removal of the respondent’s mark ‘CLOVER,’ registered in Class 9. The petitioner, with a prior registration since 2010 and evidence of use since 2000, argued against the respondent’s mark registered in December 2018 on a proposed-to-be-used basis.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Here is our weekly review containing briefs of posts from the past week, 22 case summaries, and a few national and international IP developments. Bombay High Court granted an interim injunction to the Plaintiff, restraining the Defendant from using its registered mark ‘R-Seal’. Highlights of the Week. L’Oreal S.A

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

AI and Copyright: More Developments – Human Prompts are Not ‘Direct Instructions’ After the Thaler case, the US Copyright Office passed another interesting order on AI-generated works, this time refusing the registration due to the work’s failure to meet the de-minimis threshold. W R Grace v. Saurav Chaudhary v.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Controller of Patents & Designs Patent Office Mumbai. Enterprises [Madhya Pradesh High Court] In an extremely thorough order , the Madhya Pradesh High Court clarified that a Registered Proprietor of a Geographical Indication (GI) can institute a suit against infringement of the GI without impleading an Authorised User.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Can you register a famous person’s name as your trademark without their consent? Patent and Trademark Office interprets this to mean no, never, no matter what. Perhaps the prohibition on registering famous persons’ names serves in some way to protect political speech. Guest Post by Samuel F. 26] Which one?

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