Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 26, 2021

If the costume isn’t licensed, why is it not infringing regardless of the name change? To answer that and other questions about Halloween costumes, we have to step back and look at how copyright and trademark law apply to costumes. In short, Juice Demon is Juice Demon because he can’t be Beetlejuice, not without a license.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 2, 2022

Once a trademark reaches the generic status, the loss of distinctiveness implies a loss in trademark protection, leading to third parties seeking the cancellation of such a mark through this argument. Uncontrolled licensing of a registered trademark can also result in the loss of the exclusive trademark rights.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Creators need to comprehend the fundamentals of copyright law to safeguard their creations and negotiate licensing and distribution contracts with skill. Trademark Law in the Entertainment Industry When it comes to branding and selling entertainment-related goods and services, trademarks are crucial.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Emojico has trademark registrations in the word “emoji” for a ridiculously broad range of product categories–from (I’m not making this up) ship hulls to penis enlargers–and it then licenses the word to product manufacturers and defendants ensnared in its enforcement net. The SAD Scheme helps with that.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 18, 2022

For its part, WOTC claims that it retains common law interest in these marks, on the basis that it has continued to use the marks since at least 2012. Since then, WOTC has licensed the marks to another company which sells older editions of both D&D and the original Star Frontiers.

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The IPKat

JULY 22, 2022

In 2006, work on simplifying procedures for the protection of industrial designs started in the WIPO Standing Committee on the Law of Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (SCT) , which has evolved into the draft for the proposed DLT. International License. Copyright: WIPO. Photo: Emmanuel Berrod.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 27, 2024

The application seeking the interim relief was filed by UTIITSL who has been an authorized service provider since 2003 for processing PAN and related services like issuance of documents such as Aadhar Card, Voter ID, driving license, etc.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 25, 2022

The IP Innovation Clinic, the first student-based clinic of its kind in Canada, is seeking law students from Osgoode Hall Law School to assist under-resourced inventors, entrepreneurs and start-up companies with their innovation and commercialization activities. Performing trademark searches. Conducting legal research.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Nevertheless, most commenters disfavored new, NFT-specific laws to address trademark infringement both because NFT technology is still evolving rapidly and because many federal court cases involving these issues are still pending and will likely provide answers regarding whether existing trademark laws are sufficient.

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Likelihood of Confusion

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Trademark law continues to slip from its moorings in subtle ways. From Inside Higher Ed (hat tip to its editor, Doug Lederman, for sending it along): On Wednesday, the U.S.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 27, 2022

In terms of trademark law, yes. However, in a fight against counterfeit products, Chanel can still turn to unfair competition laws in Lithuania, which grant protection against copying the appearance of a competitor’s product. talk) and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.

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JIPL Online

APRIL 7, 2021

By: Tyler Dysart The sports apparel market is plagued by counterfeit products that reproduce athletic teams’ trademarks at a fraction of the cost. This is out of line with the modern policies behind trademark law, which is to protect consumers, not the manufacturers.

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IIPRD

JUNE 9, 2024

As in the real world the logos, domain, and brand names of products and services are protected under Trademark, virtual goods, and services can be trademarked in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). IP enforcement in the metaverse is complicated, as demonstrated by recent case rulings.

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Google argues that any decision in Edible’s favor would be contrary to federal trademark law and be in violation of the free speech provision of the First Amendment of the U.S. NOT a TM Case: A key aspect of the case is that Edible is not on suing trademark law. Constitution. Briefs: Edible Appellant Brief.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Federal Circuit explained that allowing GO to trademark EVERYBODY VS RACISM would undermine trademark law “to the detriment of the public who would be no longer free to express common sentiments without the threat of paying a ‘licensing fee to someone who sees an opportunity to co-opt a political message.’”

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 17, 2022

After filing for trademark registration, the application will be reviewed by the Trademark Office so as to check whether any same or similar trademark or any marks are not already registered or has previously applied by any other applicant. Request for Preliminary trademark examination.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Seen in this light, commercial courts in Russia have resisted turning copyright and trademark law into a political counter-measure against “unfriendly” states. The picture in the upper middle is by Amin and is licensed under the Cretive Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.

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The IP Law Blog

APRIL 21, 2023

The Anne of Green Gables Licensing Authority is accusing a New York theater production company of trademark infringement for producing a show titled ‘Anne of Green Gables – The Musical.’ Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo talk about this dispute on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

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The IP Law Blog

MAY 27, 2021

In 2013, Constellation acquired perpetual, irrevocable, and exclusive license rights in the Corona marks, which gave Constellation the right to sell products under the Corona trademark. Constellation disagrees with Modelo’s position that hard seltzers are not allowed under its license.

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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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IPilogue

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Lisa Blatt, representing Goldsmith, proposed that one may just as easily argue that the “purpose” of both uses was the commercial licensing of the works for publication.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

These classifications are then used, among other things, to establish what business licensing is necessary for a given industry. 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. cross-border transfer of personal data.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Scary Issues with Licensing and Trademarks. Although costumes are generally not afforded copyright protection, trademark laws still prevent retailers from selling and marketing unlicensed versions of costumes using the names which they are based on. It appears in the U.S., DIY Tricks? In Canada, section 29.22(1)(e)

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

GmbH has registered trademarks in the dictionary word “Emoji.” ” They mostly are a licensing organization, and their registrations are in a wide range of classes: “from articles of clothing and snacks to ‘orthopaedic foot cushions’ and ‘[p]atient safety restraints.'”

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 23, 2022

Even if you do not (yet) want to offer NFTs or other digital assets, it is advisable to take precautions under trademark law now. Given that a multitude of infringements will take place on Metaverse platforms, trademark registrations in these classes may also be required by operators of such platforms to implement takedown procedures.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 23, 2022

Even if you do not (yet) want to offer NFTs or other digital assets, it is advisable to take precautions under trademark law now. Given that a multitude of infringements will take place on Metaverse platforms, trademark registrations in these classes may also be required by operators of such platforms to implement takedown procedures.

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BYU Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

LTF also asserts that the university licenses use of its intellectual property on other products and advertisements.LTF alleges that Bel-Mac publicly displays on its website and products a "virtually identical" bulldog.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 17, 2022

57 of the Chinese Trademark law. The article provides as follows: “ Any of the following acts shall be deemed as infringement of exclusive rights to use registered trademarks: . (1) 7) causing harm to other’s exclusive rights to use registered trademarks.”. 57 of the Trademark Law.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 12, 2023

trademark law requires applicants to include their domicile addresses in trademark applications. licensed attorney to represent them before the USPTO. counsel requirement is an important tool in combatting fraudulent trademark filing activity. What happened and what information was involved?

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The Cowichan could have had a stronger claim against Ralph Lauren, given that they had already turned their minds to protecting their intellectual property through trademark law. However, the wrestler had licensed their likeness to WWE, who in turn licensed it to Take-Two. Their application was granted in 1997.

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43(B)log

APRIL 29, 2022

However, Von Berg allegedly sold Nutra-Luxe to Lash HoldCo, LLC without notice or compensation to Hawrych without paying him, at which point Hawrych revoked permissions and licenses that he had granted Defendants for the use of his name, image, and trademark. Thus, the false advertising claim would be dismissed.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The courts in India protect barcodes and QR codes under the Trademark Law. The plaintiff asserted that the defendant’s activities were causing deception in the marketplace and infringing upon its exclusive rights coming from the license given to the plaintiff by GS1. Needle Industries (India) Pvt. GS1 India v.

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The IP Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2023

In The Briefing , intellectual property attorney Scott Hervey and his guests provide insight in connection with copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, false advertising, licensing, promotions, and sweepstakes. The videos and podcasts are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 4, 2022

On June 3, 2019, Judian became aware of an advertisement for sale of the trademark on an online marketplace, VanSky. When the applicant’s contact made inquiries about purchasing the mark, the respondent asked for $100,000 per year to license the registration. The Decision. 18(1)(e) of the TMA.

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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. Can NFTs Reflect Ownership License Rights or Other IP? Copyrighting vs Trademarking NFTs.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MAY 1, 2022

This could harm both creditor and debtor, especially an inexperienced debtor that may not have maintained good records reflecting trademark liens (or perhaps worse, entering into a trademark license or other deals where representations and warranties regarding liens are inaccurate). Article updated May 2022.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 17, 2022

Trademark Laws and regulations safeguard brand and business owners from two types of infringement, including the possibility of confusion and redress. They must register their unique hashtags, slogans, taglines, series names, and logos as trademarks. For more visit: [link].

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