IP Law 360

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Illinois-based marketing consulting firm Impossible X LLC has asked the U.S. s trademark lawsuit against it. Supreme Court to review a decision from a divided Ninth Circuit that revived plant-based burger maker Impossible Foods Inc.'s

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This week in Washington IP news, Congress is wrapping up a district work period, but there are still a handful of interesting IP-related events. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recognizes the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the U.S. economy and innovation system.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 14, 2023

Introduction It often happens that a company’s trademark is confused with its brand and on top of that, the brand name or trade name. When used in a marketing context, the brand has two primary goals: first, to represent the company in public to create maximum awareness and recognition for the organization and its business proposition.

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Olartemoure Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

In this paper, we will explore the concept of tokenization of intellectual property (IP) assets and the use of stable coins for IP owners. Intellectual property (IP) assets, such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights, can be valuable assets for businesses and individuals. Tokenization of IP assets has several benefits.

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azrights

JUNE 7, 2022

This is one of the many misconceptions about IP that I’ve noticed since starting my business in 2004. It frustrates me that people turn to me when they’re copied, assuming this is the kind of work I’m engaged in doing, when they’ve never consulted me before about their IP. There was no real marketing or business guidance.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 27, 2022

Thank you for reading the July 2022 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter. We also highlight recent accolades for our Trademark & Brand Protection practice from Who's Who Legal and "IP Stars." This month, we discuss a recent precedential TTAB decision regarding product configuration marks.

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 17, 2023

This week in Washington IP news, following the federal holiday to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Congress is not in session, but there are still some interesting events to put on your calendar, including the all-day listening session on United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)-U.S.

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Managing IP

MAY 10, 2023

In-house counsel at Western Digital, HP and two other brands in India discuss how to resolve IP conflicts between legal and marketing teams

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 9, 2023

The EU IPO denied a trademark registration for the following symbol in various real estate-related classes: The trademark examiner determined that the symbol means “I love you” in American Sign Language (ASL). Indeed, many emoji-like symbols have been registered as trademarks in the US.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 29, 2022

Legal and marketing departments might sometimes seem like oil and water. Ask trademark lawyers about marketing or vice versa, and you might see some exasperated eye rolls. We’ve heard the stereotypes: The creatives in marketing don’t take risks seriously. By: Erise IP Legal always puts the kibosh on our ideas.

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The IP Law Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Vogue Magazine is suing 21 Savage and Drake after they created mock Vogue Magazines to market their new album. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss the dispute on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog. Listen to this podcast episode here. Watch this episode here:

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 9, 2023

Why register your trademark in a foreign country? While I’ve discussed how to file foreign trademark applications , let’s dig into the why question. IP rights are territorial. That means a US trademark registration does not provide the trademark owner with rights outside the United States.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Have you ever wondered who protects the IP rights of IP lawyers? What happens when an IP firm is sued for infringing IP rights of other law firms? But what happens when these protectors of IP seek the protection of their IPs? SG, and the high probity from the lawyers practising IP! from NUALS, Kochi.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

With the Metaverse and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) being the common buzzwords as of late, the USPTO (US Patent & Trademark Office) has been experiencing a significant rise in the number of Trademark Applications filed in the virtual sphere to safeguard the products and services. IP Challenges in the Metaverse.

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IP Law 360

APRIL 5, 2024

Abbott Laboratories told a New York federal judge Friday that the company has settled what remains of its trademark litigation campaign against makers of gray market diabetes test strips that has been going on since 2015.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Introduction In today’s digital economy, trademarks play an important role in developing a brand’s identity, establishing customer trust, and assuring market competition. Trademark violation raises significant issues. Cybersquatting is another type of trademark infringement.

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Corsearch

JANUARY 28, 2021

For IP professionals and trademark owners, Brexit and the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement , agreed to on December 24, 2020, impacts both the right to access EU markets and the registration of trademarks. In this article, we examine what the Brexit deal will mean for IP professionals and trademark owners.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 26, 2023

VIP Products LLC, where the Supreme Court explained that when an alleged trademark infringer relies upon the goodwill of a trademark owner to market its own goods, the standard likelihood of confusion test applies even if the mark is used for an expressive purpose. By: Irwin IP LLP

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 29, 2022

In this episode, our experts discuss intellectual property considerations for products before and after entering the market. Understanding the patent and trademark landscape before fully developing and launching a new product is critical to avoiding infringement of another’s IP and capitalizing on the protections available for your business.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 17, 2023

Introduction ABU DHABI GLOBAL MARKET lodged an appeal against the rejection of its trademark registration application contending that the rejection by the Trade Marks Registry was unfounded both in fact and in law, while the respondent centered their objections around the use of a geographical name and the lack of distinctiveness.

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IPilogue

MARCH 31, 2022

This article is part of a series covering the 5th Annual IP Data & Research Conference, hosted by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and the Centre for International Governance Innovation. Session III from the 5 th Annual IP Data & Research Conference focused on IP in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 10, 2024

While facilitating technology transfer, it is significant to look at how IP rights play a role. Further Trademarks Act, 1999 and Designs Act, 2000 allow licensing of trademarks and designs respectively. Intellectual Property Rights Protection IP licensing is an essential element of technology transfer.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

This is a case involving a trademark owner and a competitive keyword advertiser. The trademark owner memorably (and ridiculously) characterized the rival as engaging in “keyword conquesting,” a term I encourage you never to use. The court already sent that trademark claim to the jury ( my blog post on that ruling ).

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Kat friend Iana Kazeeva provides an enlightening discussion on steps taken by the Russian government and courts with respect to IP following the invasion of Ukraine. The common denominator is the use of changes to the IP law as a political instrument towards states taking “unfriendly” actions against Russia.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 8, 2024

By: Fish & Richardson

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Nelligan Law

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

You have conducted your own market research and you are not aware of anyone else using this trademark. Your marketing team prepares advertisements, packaging – perhaps even signage. Your product is a huge success and customers recognize your trademark. You have a fresh deck of business cards in your pocket.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Yesterday, it was all about key developments in the copyright field in the Africa IP Highlights 2023 – the result of collaboration between myself and several IP practitioners and researchers across Africa: Clarisse Mideva ; Rita Chindah ; and Jessie Mgonga. Today, it’s about the trade marks. Katpost on the decision here.

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IP Law 360

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Pike Place Market Preservation & Development Authority has sued Pike Place Fish Market Inc.,

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Today, it’s about the trademark arena. It had to be decided how the marks would be perceived by the average consumer, in the relevant market, who is reasonably well-informed and observant, taking account of the type of goods and how they are marketed.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2022

The Philippines has laws and policies that generally support a conducive intellectual property (IP) environment, but enforcement is irregular and inconsistent. Several considerations are important for effective management of intellectual property (IP) rights in the Philippines. For example, U.S. Image Source: iStock].

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 21, 2022

For starters, social media is become an essential marketing platform for the majority of firms. Second, social media platforms are always developing online marketing tools to assist firms in reaching out to present and future clients. NEED FOR HASHTAGS TRADEMARK. ORIGIN OF HASHTAGS. HASHTAGS IN INDIA AND USA.

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The IPKat

APRIL 29, 2024

The IP Case Law Conference (IPCLC), “Decoding Decisions: Insights from Selected Case-Law” continues and it's now time of the second report. Esteemed professionals from both private and public sectors analyzed the acceptance and adoption of non-traditional trademark forms like motion and multimedia from the applicant's perspective.

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IP Law 360

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The social media website formerly known as Twitter was hit Monday in Florida federal court with one of its first trademark lawsuits over Elon Musk's recent decision to rebrand the website as "X" — coming from a Florida legal marketing firm that also puts out "Mass Tort Insider."

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 28, 2022

Thank you for reading the April 2022 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter. We also highlight a Law360 article about NFT suits and a win at this year's Managing IP Americas Awards. This month, we discuss two ongoing administrative legal challenges to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's policies on cannabis.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 29, 2023

Can their names be officially protected under trademark laws?At At first, it might seem a little confusing as Trademarks are like- ‘special signs’ that help us know where products or services come from. Trademarks must have a distinguishing capacity and must be ‘distinctive’ in itself. Jitender V. Jain and Anr.,

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In the present highly competitive business environment, understanding the market trends well is imperative for the development, and eventually, the success of a particular product or service. Market research helps come across the already existing inventions that may be similar to the applicant’s invention. .

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A trademark is an important business asset that offers protection to a brand. Businesses own valuable trademarks, which, once registered, can be licensed out. The rights that flow from a trademark can be licensed to others to receive royalties for commercialization. What is Trademark Licensing? Exclusive License.

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