IP Law 360

MARCH 6, 2024

While the recent expiration of Disney’s Steamboat Willie copyright is not likely to have an immediate impact, it could provide clarity on the extent to which trademark rights in character names and appearance affect what others can do with characters from works whose copyright has expired, says Bryan Wheelock at Harness IP.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 22, 2023

On 30 November 2023, the Center for Intellectual Property Understanding (CIPU) published the findings of a survey on “Intellectual Property Principle – What the IP Community regards as important” ( executive summary and slides ). The survey was conducted by response:AI, an independent market research firm.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 30, 2024

Every month, Erise’s trademark attorneys review the latest developments at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, in the courts, and across the corporate world to bring you the stories that you should know about: Travis Kelce’s Trademark Era? By: Erise IP

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Olartemoure Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

If you own IP in Colombia or abroad and are seeking financing and cash for your projects or company, this article is for you. Intellectual property (IP) is an increasingly important asset for businesses in today’s knowledge-based economy. This is where IP finance comes in.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). While the Report is comprehensive, it does not recommend any new action to address IP issues with NFTs.

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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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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 24, 2024

In a recent blog summarizing an extensive study from the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), we discussed just how impactful intellectual property (IP) rights, such as patents and trademarks, can be in securing funding for start-ups. By: Caldwell

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Likelihood of Confusion

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Still and all, there is an interesting trademark policy issue in here somewhere. The post Official, municipal and trademarkable appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™. But it’s.

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

How to Register IP for your Clothing Your new clothing brand may have a variety of IP to protect. Let’s look at how you should protect and trademark your clothing lines. How to Trademark Your Clothing Brand Trademarks can be especially tricky to register when it comes to clothing. Be careful here.

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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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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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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 13, 2023

A trademark is used to set one trader’s products and services apart from another. Trademark means: A trademark is a right that is granted for a letter, number, word, phrase, sound, smell, shape, logo, picture and/or aspect of packaging. The more successful a business is the more valuable the trademark becomes.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Image by storyset on Freepik The CGPDTM has notified the 2024 Patent and Trademarks Agents Exams. The eligibility of the candidates for the Trademarks Agent Exam is given under Rule 144 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017 and the eligibility of the candidates for the Patent Agent Exams is given under Section 126 of the Patents Act, 1970.

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Olartemoure Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

If you own IP in Colombia or abroad and are seeking financing and cash for your projects or company, this article is for you. Intellectual property (IP) is an increasingly important asset for businesses in today’s knowledge-based economy. This is where IP finance comes in.

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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

APRIL 18, 2024

Image by storyset on Freepik In a welcome move, the office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM) has invited feedback on IP administration in the country by CGPDTM, and the Copyright and GI Registries.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 24, 2024

Every month, Erise’s trademark attorneys review the latest developments at the U.S. By: Erise IP

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 24, 2022

When do patents and trademarks overlap? Everyone once in awhile, a client may have IP rights that involve both patents and trademarks. When the two types of IP overlap, it helps to have a patent and trademark attorney that can carefully navigate pending IP applications to avoid forfeiting rights.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Licensing trademarks in Canada can be beneficial to a trademark owner when done properly, including providing a potentially powerful source of revenue.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

What does trademark allowance rate mean? With so many options for trademark filing services, how do you compare one trademark service to another? One way to determine a trademark attorney’s track record is to look at the trademark allowance rate. How does my trademark track record compare to others?

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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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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 31, 2023

There has been a surge in trademark applications in the digital space, notably concerning virtual goods, virtual environments such as the metaverse, NFTs, and the blockchain according to observations made by IP Australia.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 28, 2023

Trademark reexamination: A new way of attacking registrations Back in the old days, you had to file a TTAB cancellation in order to cancel a trademark registration for lack of use. What if you simply wanted to cancel a trademark registration based on nonuse without going through all the expense and effort of litigation?

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Introduction Trademarks are an important division of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) as it considerably contributes in identification and promotion of a product. A well- known trademark helps the consumers in spotting the difference between similar products by educating them about the product which results in informed choices.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 22, 2023

As China’s importance for brand owners continues to grow, so too does the sophistication of China’s IP application processes. By: Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Do you even need a trademark lawyer? Nowadays, there are so many options for filing a trademark application with the USPTO. Just like anything else on YouTube, you can even find do-it-yourself videos on filing trademark applications. With all this free advice readily avaiable, why do you even need to choose a trademark attorney?

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 22, 2023

Trademarks perform a number of important functions. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss the spectrum of trademark strength in this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog. By: Weintraub Tobin

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

A new intellectual property (IP) organization launched today will be headed by former vice president of U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC), Frank Cullen, and features a Board of Directors comprised of bipartisan frontrunners in the IP realm. policy at the U.S. The Board includes former U.S.

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Olartemoure Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In the digital world, and working with visuals and sometimes with external brands, you navigate a potential minefield of IP risks. Trademark your Brand: Protect your brand name, logo, or design that distinguishes you. In the world of content creation, your originality is your superpower.

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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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JD Supra Law

MARCH 12, 2024

Having a clear view of your company’s patents, trademarks, copyrights and ‎trade secrets is a first step to protecting your intellectual property and ‎building a process to maximize new IP value.‎ But as general counsel, how much do you think about your IP portfolio? Originally published by Industry Dive - March 7, 2024.

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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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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

What are similar trademarks? Maybe it’s just me, but it sure seems like the USPTO has become more aggressive in refusing registration of trademarks. Known as likelihood of confusion or a Section 2(d) refusal, this is one of the most common reasons why trademark applications get rejected.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 25, 2024

Every month, Erise’s trademark attorneys review the latest developments at the U.S. By: Erise IP

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

How do you register a logo trademark? Need to register a logo trademark? Here is a helpful resource on how to get started in registering a logo trademark with the USPTO. Need to trademark your logo? Want peace of mind knowing that your trademark application was filed properly with minimal risk of delay?

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 22, 2024

On April 19, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) formally began implementation of Common Practice 14 (CP14) governing the agency’s treatment of applications of trademarks that are contrary to public policy or accepted principles of morality.

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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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