The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Initially, neither the 1992 Law on Trademarks, Service Marks and Designations of Origin , nor the 1992 Patent Law , had provided that putting patented or trademarked goods onto the market within Russia exhausted IP rights. The picture in the upper middle is by Amin and is licensed under the Cretive Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0

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IP Branding Brands Branding 132

43(B)log

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Boston Suburban allegedly continued to use the “Logan Car Service” mark in online keyword advertising and in metatags, and continued to copy customer reviews from Boston Carriage’s website and publish them on online review platforms. And RICO claims failed because they were RICO claims.

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False Advertising Advertising Advertising Copying 83

The IPKat

MAY 8, 2023

Subsequently, the German Supreme Court denied an infringement claim in Opel-Blitz II (discussed here ), given the specifics of the German model toy market and the relevant public’s perception of the trade marks used on model cars. It owns German trade marks no. Background The plaintiff Dachser SE (‘Dachser’) is a logistics company.

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Service Mark Licensing Art Branding 85

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

However, it does sell, manufacture, and print the same type of goods that are directly covered by Canvasfish’s registered service mark… Canvasfish has a registered mark for an online store that sells prints, boat wraps, phone cases, drinkware and various other products bearing DeYoung’s artwork and registered mark.

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Artwork Trademark Publishing Marketing 96

The TTABlog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

34: TTAB Affirms Nonuse Refusal - Service Mark Use Requires Rendering of the Services, Not Just Preparation TTAB Affirms Refusal of "MADE FOR MORE" for Employee Recruitment: Not Rendered for the Benefit of Others Precedential No. Lack of Bona Fide Intent: Precedential No. Lack of Bona Fide Intent: Precedential No.

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Cinema Registration Trademark Reporting 67

Patently-O

JANUARY 26, 2024

Judge Lourie’s opinion explains applicants cannot claim exclusive trademark rights that would undermine the public’s ability to express common sentiments without paying a licensing fee to someone who tries to co-opt a political message as a source identifier. See, TMEP § 1202.04(b)

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Registration Trademark Service Mark Trademark Law 62

IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Additionally, a brand can also license a trade dress in order to obtain monetary advantages. The Lanham Act, also known as the Trademark Act of 1946 is the US Federal Statute that regulates trademarks, service marks, and unfair competition. Image Source: gettyimages]. Legal prerequisites for protecting a trade dress.

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Law Branding Brands Branding 52

Corsearch

AUGUST 30, 2023

What is a certification mark? A trademark registered for an organization for the purpose of licensing it to third parties as a sign of certification that their product meets certain criteria, such as the Woolmark. The regulations for the use of the mark must be submitted officially as a part of the registration process.

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Trademark Registration Registering Trademarks Designs 52

The TTABlog

APRIL 22, 2022

Finally, applicant asserted that the failure-to-function ground for refusal must be “strictly construed” and should no longer be a complete bar to registration, just as the Office no longer refuses scandalous and immoral marks. Sadly, the need to be able to express that one believes everyone should be against racism will arise again.

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Social Media Service Mark Trademark Registration 52

The TTABlog

JANUARY 23, 2024

The CAFC observed that "[i]f the nature of a proposed mark would not be perceived by consumers as identifying the source of a good or service, it is not registrable," citing TMEP § 1202.04(b) The TMEP is not the law - ed. ].

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Designs Design Registration Service Mark 62

The TTABlog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The CAFC observed that "[i]f the nature of a proposed mark would not be perceived by consumers as identifying the source of a good or service, it is not registrable," citing TMEP § 1202.04(b) The TMEP is not the law - ed. ].

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