The IPKat

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Underwood Chair in Law at Vanderbilt University Law School, US. In the introduction, Gervais explains that the approach to discussing IP law reform taken in this edited collection is considering both primary and secondary level reform. And now she has our full attention.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

Pina D’Agostino is the Founder and Director of IP Osgoode, the IP Intensive Program, and the IP Innovation Clinic, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the IPilogue, the Deputy Editor of the Intellectual Property Journal, and an Associate Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School. Trademark Law. Copyright Law.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In this article, we explore the process of registering trademarks containing holiday names, examine the trademark activity that surrounds Valentine’s Day, and point to why it is important to monitor and protect your IP online. Can you trademark a holiday name?

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 17, 2024

This is prone to gross misuse and there is ambiguity regarding the legality of the same since there is a vacuum in the existing legal framework of IP laws with regards to AI generated content. The concept of passing off under trademarks law was used to provide relief to the plaintiff. In Amitabh Bhachchan v.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

Continuing our annual tradition of recounting the significant developments that impacted the Indian IP landscape in the year that has been, we bring you a round-up of 2021’s developments. This year, we have divided these developments into three categories: a) Top 10 IP Judgments/Orders (Topicality/Impact). Lectro E-Mobility.

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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. Intellectual property or IP is a creative work or invention that one holds rights to. What is Intellectual Property?

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 17, 2022

It identifies the product of that company and recognizes its own and gives some rights to ownership that can be enforced. Author: Neelakshi Joshi , A Student of Indore Institute of law, in case of any queries please contact/write back to us via email to chhavi@khuranaandkhurana.com or at IIPRD.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 31, 2023

The main assets of any fashion firm that are virtual designs, may need to be protected as trade dress under trademark law. For undisputed ownership of virtual designs, Intellectual Property (IP) laws must be thoroughly handled with. Fashion brands must therefore decide, how and when to participate in the metaverse.

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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. But what rights do you have to what it creates for you?

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 4, 2021

The presence of cryptocurrency is constantly growing, and therefore, it needs the law to transform along with it to address its administration and execution. Several courts have had trouble in applying substantive Trademark Law to this field of technology. Can Cryptocurrencies be Protected under the Trademark Law?

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In this sector, intellectual property (IP) regulations are essential for defending the rights of inventors, artists, and producers. A thorough awareness of intellectual property laws is crucial, regardless of your career goals—be they that of a fashion designer, singer, filmmaker, or just someone curious about the legal side of entertainment.

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The IP Law Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

According to Nike, consumers have called the Nike-themed NFTs a scam and called the purchase agreements into question because of certain provisions that purport to allow StockX to revoke ownership of the NFT or physical asset, which seems a bit shady to say the least.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 17, 2022

Without any doubt, it is exceedingly imperative for them to understand their Intellectual Property (IP) assets and safeguard them in the best possible manner. Registered IP is more legit and liable; say, if the content is IP protected – social media users usually find it more reliable and authentic and are likely to revisit it.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 23, 2023

They correspond with IP addresses and are easier to remember and type. After examining the facts, the court held that the owner of trademark had the exclusive right to register the trademark as a domain name under the trademark law. gov” is used for indicating government organization whereas “.edu”

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SpicyIP

JULY 28, 2023

Abhijeet is a fourth-year law student at Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur, and is interested in the intersection of TMT and IP laws.] But what seems like a probable ramification of the rebranding move is the trademark dispute that the organization is going to face due to this. Especially in the U.S.,

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The process of allotting and reserving domain names is handled by a domain name registrar who also regulates the assignment of IP addresses for those domain names. Naturally, in the absence of specific legislation protecting domain names, the judicial opinion in protecting domain names in India relies on the principles of trademark law.

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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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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

NFT creation, investment, sale, and ownership interest exists in Indonesia and elsewhere in the world. Article 143 of the Patent Law provides patent holders recourse to file claims in the Commercial Court if the rights under their patent are infringed by another party. Trademark: NFTs may also be protected as a trademark.

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The IP Law Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

According to the complaint, the baseball team reached out, through counsel, and informed the roller derby team that it was considering rebranding as the Cleveland Guardians, and asked for the roller derby team to send over photos of its jerseys and other uses of its IP. That’s an interesting fact to say the least.

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IP Intelligence

JANUARY 1, 2024

Recently, the fraudulent scammers have become more sophisticated with their solicitations by claiming to be attorneys or law firms with expertise in trademark law. They are targeting both new application filers and established companies with registered trademarks.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This means that it is less burdensome to prove the invalidity of a trademark registration. trademark law, a petition for cancellation may be filed at any time to challenge the trademark registration as being invalid. ” See 15 U.S.C. § § 1115(a) (Emphasis Added). For example, under U.S.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 2, 2022

A trademark registration certificate that you receive after getting your proposed trademark approved from a country’s Trademark Office is just the first step in the journey of your trademark ownership. However, one’s own house deserves equal consideration in this case.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

Kayode & Co, a boutique IP law firm with offices in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. Lara is a leader in Africa trademark law, and represents the interests of numerous international companies in counterfeit enforcement and brand protection matters. The ARIPO trademark filing system is regulated by the Banjul Protocol.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

Kayode & Co, a boutique IP law firm with offices in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. Lara is a leader in Africa trademark law, and represents the interests of numerous international companies in counterfeit enforcement and brand protection matters. The ARIPO trademark filing system is regulated by the Banjul Protocol.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Cryptocurrencies are significantly relevant in several IP-intensive industries such as music, pharmaceutical, automotive, and luxury goods. Trademarking of cryptocurrencies is yet another aspect that links IP to the crypto market. Like any other trademark , the cryptocurrency mark must be distinctive.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Trademark Maintenance. The first step in maintaining a federal trademark registration is demonstrating the actual use of the trademark. The hallmark of trademark law is use. Trademarks are a way to prevent consumers from becoming confused about the source or origin of goods and services.

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Corsearch

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

However, we’re already observing complex IP and brand protection challenges, and it’s important businesses plan their strategies carefully. In this article, we explore metaverse examples, the brand protection challenges posed, and what brands can do to safeguard both their IP and customers. What Are Examples of Metaverse Platforms?

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Acquiring State Trademarks The most obvious (and widespread) option to protect a cannabis trademark is to obtain trademark registrations in all states where the mark is being used. In trademark law, the first use of a mark within a territory typically establishes trademark ownership in that territory.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 16, 2023

Moreover, copyright registration provides undeniable proof of ownership, making it easier to establish your rights in any legal dispute. Unlike copyright, trademarks are all about the name game. Do you need to register your trademark? Trademark law varies from country to country. Speak to one of our experts today.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Using NFTs has, in part, allowed digital artists to associate ownership in an original version of their art through the NFT that can be monetized much like the physical paintings or sculptures of artists creating in physical media. Artists and creators can monetize ownership of their digital creations.

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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The tokenization of digital files so that a single owner of that file can be recorded on the blockchain and identified is an important breakthrough in IP protection. . Linking your copyrighted work to a NFT and recording ownership on the blockchain shows provenance or immutable ownership. You bought a Bored Ape NFT.

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 28, 2022

US trademark rights go to the first-user. In contrast, many foreign countries give trademark rights to the first filer. US trademark law is different. What can a common law trademark owner do? Even without a registered trademark, a common law trademark owner can still have significant rights.

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Likelihood of Confusion

AUGUST 5, 2021

We wrote in the past about the bogus “right of publicity” issue and the unsuccessful attempt by major league sports to claim ownership in statistics and grab a piece of. The post More fantasy sports litigation appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 17, 2021

However, British artist Stuart Semple considers Tiffany Blue as being held captive through trademark law. Semple has been “liberating colours since 2016” , with previous paints replicating trademarked colours including International Klein Blue , T-Mobile Magenta , and Blackest Black.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Misutilisation Of ‘Smell’ In Trademarks Till date it is clearly apparent that no laws regarding the protection of ‘smell’ in trademarks have come into survival in India.The doctrine of functionality in trademark law states that a product’s functional characteristic does not count for trademark.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Another thing that is likely to ramp up the potential conflict between trademark law and Article III injury is the continuing fallout from the recent Romag case, in which the Supreme Court found that willfulness was not required to award disgorgement to successful trademark plaintiffs.

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The IP Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2022

Trademark law was developed to help protect a seller’s “brand” in connection with the marketing and labeling of products for sale to avoid “consumer confusion.” One rarely litigated aspect of trademark law is that the use of the trademark must be for a lawful purpose.

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