JD Supra Law

APRIL 11, 2023

When entering into a trademark license agreement most trademark owners do not consider the possibility that their agreement actually may be a franchise, which would subject them to specific disclosure requirements and a number of relationship responsibilities not normally present in a trademark license.

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IP Law 360

MAY 18, 2023

Though a California federal court recently ruled that alleged copycats had infringed Yuga Lab’s trademark of its Bored Ape Yacht Club non-fungible token collection, the defendants' arguments illustrate why NFT creators must carefully consider their intellectual property licensing terms before selling virtual products on the blockchain, says Kevin Pasquinelli (..)

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 5, 2024

Collegiate merchandise licensing is a thriving and lucrative business generated by the immense popularity and widespread support for college sports teams and institutions. Universities and colleges have devoted fan bases comprising of alumni, students and supporters who eagerly purchase branded products to show their allegiance.

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Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 6, 2022

” F1 Delta Time lost its trademark license to use F1 / Formula One as part of the F1 Delta Time game. The brand licensing deal apparently had a ‘term’ that expired. F1 did not renew the license. Did the initial NFT buyers even know their NFT license was subject to an upstream license that might expire?

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 10, 2023

When entering into a trademark license agreement most trademark owners do not consider the possibility that their agreement actually may be a franchise, which would subject them to specific disclosure requirements and a number of relationship responsibilities not normally present in a trademark license.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

told the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) that threats made by ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions “to file IPR petitions and a declaratory judgment action unless granted a free license to three valuable patents,” among other allegations, “runs directly counter to the purpose and goals of the post-grant administrative challenge system.”

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IIPRD

MAY 9, 2024

Hence, the concept of cross licensing agreement has originated with the intent to help various organizations in sharing patent licenses along with their rights and liabilities leading to their easier access to masses and reduction of monopolistic market tendencies. Cross-licensing agreements can both restrain and advance competition.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 30, 2024

In the realm of sports merchandising, licensing is a significant revenue source for college and professional sports teams. Typically, sports teams do not directly produce sports merchandise; instead, they engage in exclusive license agreements with third-party manufacturers, who produce and sell the goods in stores. By: Stinson LLP

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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. Trademark and Halloween Costumes. The other major part of the question is trademark.

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Intepat

JANUARY 24, 2024

*Written by Uttara Nair INTRODUCTION The administration and assignment of intellectual property rights, encompassing patents, copyrights, trademarks, designs, geographical indications, and proprietary knowledge, are critical for all business entities, particularly those in the technology sector.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 2, 2024

Licensing trademarks to franchisees can be a valuable and successful business model—think McDonald’s, Papa John’s, Dunkin’, Orangetheory—but it also comes with some risks. Fortunately for the defendant and franchise owner F19, the U.S. Read more

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Nelligan Law

JANUARY 24, 2024

Now, let’s delve into the legal galaxy of licensing. “Spaceballs” undertakes a delicate dance in the licensing arena, where the gravitational pull of intellectual property laws is a formidable force. In reality, scent trademarks represent a distinctive yet uncommon facet of intellectual property protection.

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IP Law 360

AUGUST 31, 2022

slapped Qualcomm with litigation Wednesday accusing the semiconductor manufacturer of infringing its trademark and violating a license agreement the chip technology company had with a startup later acquired by Qualcomm. SoftBank Group subsidiary Arm Ltd.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 9, 2021

Trademark protection isn’t free. And most important, the Return on Trademark Investment – R.O.T.I. The returns from investing in trademark registration include. A tangible asset that can be licensed or sold. But it isn’t terribly expensive. – far outweighs the costs. Use of the ®.

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Olartemoure Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

As we have been reporting , on October 2nd the Ministry of Health (MoH) issued Resolution 1579, declaring the existence of reasons of public interest for the issuance of a Compulsory License (CL) on a patent covering Dolutegravir API, which is used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Somewhat unusually, however, federal trademark infringement and cybersquatting allegations also played a key role, alongside other claims including unfair competition. The complaint alleged that Kokoa TV provided access to Korean-based TV shows and movies, including those exclusively licensed to wA for distribution in the United States.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 30, 2024

2023 was an active year in Canadian trademark law. Canadian Courts addressed a wide range of issues, from licensing to comparative advertising to co-branding. Notable changes also emerged from the Canadian Trademarks Office. Additionally, many trademark fees increased by 20-35%.

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IP Law 360

AUGUST 11, 2023

in a trademark dispute, agreeing that it was given a "naked license" that rendered the trademark at issue abandoned. The Eleventh Circuit on Friday affirmed a lower court ruling against supplement maker Blue Mountain Holdings Ltd.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 24, 2023

In the consumer brands industry, licensing makes the world go round. Licensing is critical in the consumer brand industry because many businesses make a large portion of their revenue from licensing their trademarked brands to others to use on their consumer products.

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IP Law 360

MARCH 7, 2024

The Pennsylvania State University and sports apparel retailer Vintage Brand are locked in a legal battle that could force courts to reexamine how trademarks function in merchandise licensing and potentially make it harder to prevail on counterfeiting claims, according to attorneys.

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The IP Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

District Court finding that Lighthouse Enterprises issued a naked license to Blue Mountain, which covered the trademark in question. Scott Hervey and Eric Caligiuri discuss this case and how to avoid bearing the risks of a naked license in this episode of The Briefing. Bliss Nutraceuticals, the 11th Circuit upheld a U.S.

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JD Supra Law

MAY 11, 2022

Department of the Treasury issued General License No. On March 2, 2022, the Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") of the U.S. 13, which authorized "U.S.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

District Court finding that Lighthouse Enterprises issued a naked license to Blue Mountain, which covered the trademark in question. Scott Hervey and Eric Caligiuri discuss this case and how to avoid bearing the risks of a naked license in this episode of The Briefing. Bliss Nutraceuticals, the 11th Circuit upheld a U.S.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 4, 2023

Product licensing at the academic level is a great source of revenue for colleges and universities. A recent trademark case could have real world implications on its continued viability. PSU’s Trademark Infringement Lawsuit. By: Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

As outlined in our article, The Good, the Bad and the Missing: Findings from a Review of the Data on Granted Retroactive Foreign Filing Licenses, Petition.ai’s subscribers’ most searched patent petition type is for retroactive foreign filing licenses (RFFLs). Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a RFFL eventually are granted.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

2022 The Pennsylvania State University (“Penn State”) sued Vintage Brand, LLC (“Vintage”), an online retailer of screen-printed goods featuring logos and images, for violations of federal and state trademark and unfair competition laws. When a trademark fails to fulfill this purpose, it is subject to cancellation.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

This introductory course will give attendees a comprehensive review of basic elements and practical considerations when engaging in licensing agreements for a variety of intellectual property formats.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Currently, brand owners are at a crossroads—should they dip their toes into new web3 mediums and opportunities, or should they guard against potential pitfalls in this new space?

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

This introductory course will give attendees a comprehensive review of basic elements and practical considerations when engaging in licensing agreements for a variety of intellectual property formats.

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 8, 2021

It is a generic term, and not a trademark – in Australia. ” UGG is a registered trademark in the USA, now owned by Deckers Outdoor Corp. .” ” UGG is a registered trademark in the USA, now owned by Deckers Outdoor Corp. Petition ].

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IP Intelligence

JUNE 6, 2023

A trademark license may seem straightforward. Since a license is like any other contract, the licensor can add any number of conditions to the agreement, right? How does a license differ from a franchise? Under 16 CFR § 436.1(h) Also note that each state may have its own franchise laws. 15 U.S.C. § 45(m)(1)(A).

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Any form of Intellectual Property (IP) , be it a trademark, patent, or copyright, can be licensed to third parties. Through IP licensing, IP rights holders grant third parties the exclusive right to use their IP while retaining their ownership. Understanding the IP License. Creating the IP Licensing Agreement.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 27, 2022

On 12 January 2022, the Lithuanian Supreme Court upheld the rejection of the Lithuanian designation of Chanel SARL’s two-dimensional trademark (see below) in Class 3 for perfumery products. The trademark depicts the shape of the Chanel No. 5 perfume bottle. T 862/19 ). This claim, too, was unsuccessful.

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 6, 2023

A trademark license may seem straightforward. Since a license is like any other contract, the licensor can add any number of conditions to the agreement, right?

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Trademarks help brand owners build and communicate their brand’s reputation and value with the relevant public. However, if a mark owner does not maintain sufficient control over the nature and quality of the goods and/or. By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

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Patently-O

MAY 1, 2024

May 1, 2024) offers some interesting insight into leveraged patent transactions, and the effect of a lender’s ability to license or assign a patent on the patent owner’s standing to sue for infringement, especially after default. Zebra Techs. 2022-2207 (Fed. ” IT sued Zebra for infringement in the W.D.Tex.,

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JD Supra Law

MAY 10, 2024

Triumph”) is a merchandise licensing company for the estate of Michael Jackson. Before we start the show, the casts of characters may drive you Off the Wall, so here’s a little primer to help you: Triumph International, Inc. By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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