Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 9, 2022

Individual emoji symbols can obtain copyright registrations… sometimes. When the symbols “include something in addition to common tropes and shapes,” and even then, the registrations should only preclude verbatim copying. Dear [smiley]” formed a settlement agreement. When exactly?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Subsidies offered for Patent and Trademark (in selected categories) registration, encouraging innovation and protecting intellectual property. Registration of MSME Before commencing operations, any micro, small, or medium enterprise has the option to submit a Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum (UAM) in Form-I.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 26, 2021

Here’s just one important fact to consider: While the cost of a fully-litigated trial on the merits before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) is limited to deciding issues of registration only. the parties agree to suspend proceedings to engage in settlement discussions. Settlement. Jurisdiction.

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The TTABlog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In one of two oppositions consolidated by the Board, opposer sought to block registration of the marks BYLT BASICS and BYLT PREMIUM BASICS , each for “hoodies, jackets, pants, shirts, briefs as underwear, jogging pants, men’s underwear, short-sleeve shirts, underwear; all of the foregoing excluding motorcycle related clothing and apparel.”

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

has trademark registrations in a popular dictionary word, “Emoji.” As my declaration explains, I estimate that over 10,000 defendants have been ensnared in this litigation net in the past 15 months or so. ” My declaration lays out how I reached my conclusion. To summarize the declaration, I believe Emoji Co.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 30, 2022

The Respondent secured federal trademark registration for “Get Lucky” in 1986, and the Petitioner commenced offering garments employing the registered trademark “Lucky Brand” and term “Lucky” a few years later, in 1990. Lucky Brand’s request to dismiss was granted on remand by the District Court.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 3, 2023

Earlier this year the parties in the DISH matter said that a settlement was being discussed for a second time, just as DataCamp found itself under mounting pressure in an increasingly complex case. Dramatic developments this week indicate that an amicable settlement is of no interest to DataCamp.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 6, 2022

Registrations Aren’t Needed Upfront. Copyright owners must have a copyright registration or denial in hand before initiating a federal court case. A CCB case, in contrast, can be initiated after filing a registration application. Key Design Features of the CCB. Pleading Standard. Implications.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 26, 2021

However, sometimes the likely damages award from a successful federal copyright lawsuit will be less than the attorneys’ fees and other costs to litigate it. To get around this, the CCB proceedings are nominally “voluntary” to the litigants. In contrast, a copyright owner can initiate a CCB proceeding before obtaining a registration.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Proponents argued that the CCB would offer rightsholders a low-cost, efficient alternative to litigation in federal courts (which can easily cost over $100,000 to litigate), allowing small creators to more effectively defend their rights. Deal (another known and aggressive serial copyright litigant).

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43(B)log

MARCH 1, 2022

Amount/substantiality: Accepting his allegation that the passage was the heart of the work, the court saw no need to separately address his argument that the separate registration meant that the school district copied the “whole” work. Not for nothing, the Second Circuit has wisely rejected assessing factor three by counting registrations.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Law Protection: An Imperative for Prosperity of Rural Poor and Their Settlement” by V. In India, registration, and protection of geographical indications relates to goods only. Prohibition of registration of geographical indication. – Registration of geographical indication and its benefits. – Mediation.

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43(B)log

MARCH 24, 2023

If we take away Rogers, we’re facing lengthy litigation, losing settlement leverage, lose MTD opportunities, which would substantially increase the costs of defense that are now low. Viacom: MFGB is a case that couldn’t have been litigated by an independent filmmaker because of the highly burdensome discovery/costs of defense.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 12, 2022

Similarity to Doe defendants—one advantages is plaintiff can use the revelation of identities of defendants as leverage to get settlement, as in the porn/© cases. The point is not to litigate, but to get the court order to take to a place like Amazon, which will shut down the entire business and not just the targeted conduct.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

If the creator has greater leverage or financial means than the enforcement-targeted business, the result of these demands is often swift settlement. Plainly, predicting the merits of a copyright claim in this realm is extraordinarily difficult, and for many small businesses, settlement is the better part of valor. Associated Press v.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 19, 2022

A few more days left in the publication period, and the mark will be on its way to registration. In a short case, both sides are amenable to an early settlement. Even so, settlement is not out of the question. In this respect, TTAB cases are similar to IP litigation cases in federal courts which also rarely make it to trial.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

Highlights of the Week Hot-Tubbing in Indian IP Litigation: Delhi High Court Issues Directives in High-Stakes Patent Infringement Case Image from [link] here Recently, the DHC issued directives regarding expert evidence in the Perjeta patent litigation. Please let us know in the comments below. Read on to know more!

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

The plaintiff has a trademark registration for the “Nursing CE Central” mark for providing continuing education for nurses. The litigants directly compete. 1-800 Contacts * FTC Explains Why It Thinks 1-800 Contacts’ Keyword Ad Settlements Were Anti-Competitive–FTC v. This is a competitive keyword advertising lawsuit.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 3, 2022

Oddly, the court disregards Bell’s standalone registration in the passage and focuses on the effect on the book’s market. Taking these cases into account, the district court reasonably concluded that Bell is a serial litigant, who makes exorbitant demands for damages in hopes of extracting disproportionate settlements.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Hughes: increasing registrations for women at the © office compared to other metrics where women are disadvantaged—ownership of stock, real property, presence on corporate boards, patent ownership which then translates to being in a startup. Mailyn Fidler, Cross-Racial Copyright Litigation in Music: Only a Paper Moon? Who sues who?

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Post serving such notice the small entity is forced for settlement because getting into a legal battle would be a disadvantageous step financially. Off late these instances of trademark bullying has been a concern and persistent problem in many countries with large entities targeting the small enterprises just for the sake of business gains.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Calcutta High Court allowed an application for rectification directing the Trademarks Registrar to cancel the registration granted to and remove the impugned mark ‘Neemyle’. Delhi High Court decreed the suit as per the terms settlement between the parties. Louis Vuitton Malletier v. Capital General Store and Anr. Image from here.

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Garrigues Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2021

weigh up and anticipate what a litigation case entails in the big picture and in light of your business. Registrations will not prevent others per se from trying to enter the market with similar signs covering similar goods and services: you need to be vigilant and take into account the following ground rules.

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SpicyIP

MAY 20, 2024

on 10 May, 2024 (Delhi High Court) The defendant filed an application seeking cost of litigation from the plaintiff. The plaintiff also alleged that the examination of impugned trademarks was faulty, registration should have been denied under Section 11(1)(b) of Trade Marks Act, 1999. Case Summaries Dolphin Mart Private Limited v.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Enforcing Copyright The traditional pre-litigation enforcement tool is a demand letter. Traditional Pre-Litigation Demand Letters Obviously, the stronger the identity of a right is explained in a demand letter the more likely the letter will have an effect.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Committee also noted that registration of traditional knowledge as GI would be highly beneficial to consolidate traditional knowledge into IPRs. A case against Pochampally Ikat infringers was filed in the Delhi High Court in 2005 which eventually resulted in an out of court settlement.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

On one hand, they can lead to an amicable settlement between the parties and prevent lengthy litigations. on 15 September, 2023 (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court cancelled the registration of the defendant’s mark owing to prior use of the similar mark by the plaintiff. What’s the best way forward?

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 4, 2024

5 at 4 (“[A]ddresses provided on the e-commerce stores indicate that the registrants are in China and other neighboring countries.”). In other words, the plaintiff can completely abuse their litigation but get more chances. ” In a prior ruling, the court said it had “serious doubt. See ECF No. That’s unacceptable.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 29, 2024

Do read our summaries of the post on the DHC restraining generic competitors for Ibrunitib, Delhi High Court’s finding on opposition and examination process, and some quick tidbits on the Ram Mandir, Oppo-Nokia dispute settlement, and the Bombay High Court order on Pan cards. Read Yogesh’s post to know more about the judgment!

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

There’s not evidence of a litigation history of the few midcentury modern design patents, even though Herman Miller etc. More litigation now than there was when the designs were created, and the litigation is very strategic: forum selection, defendants who are not bringing a great defense. A lot of settlements.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 7, 2023

The EUIPO would conduct non-binding checks to determine whether a patent is essential to a standard; Before launching a litigation, parties to a SEP licensing dispute would have to go through a mandatory conciliation procedure administered by the EUIPO. 5] Registration of SEPs will be mandatory for enforcement purposes. [6]

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43(B)log

AUGUST 3, 2023

Musicologists in litigation: (1) identify formal similarities—instrumentation, chord progression; (2) opine on how aesthetically similar/significant those similarities are; (3) opine about the rarity of similar features; (4) opine that copying did or didn’t occur. Without a registration system, it can be difficult to identify who came first.

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Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Trump is actively litigating a copyright infringement lawsuit over the Eddy Grant song “Electric Avenue” while trying to keep relevant deposition testimony in the case permanently under seal. I may have been, but a 22· ·lot of things happen.· I don’t know. What was the purpose of this Tweet or Retweet?

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Zydus Lifesciences Limited, on 13 March 2024 (Delhi High Court ) The case centered on the establishment of a confidentiality club in a biosimilar litigation dispute. Furthermore, directives were issued to domain registrants and relevant government departments to suspend access to infringing websites.

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

When settlement discussions proved fruitless, Romag sued. 1117(a), which says: When a violation of any right of the registrant of a mark registered in the Patent and Trademark Office, a violation under section 1125(a) or (d) of this title, or a willful violation under section 1125(c) of this title, shall have been established. ,

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 20, 2022

See Business Standard article entitled Spring cleaning in the Supreme Court: The new Chief Justice swats frivolous litigation but more measures are needed. It has also been applied to reform efforts by the Chief Justice of India’s Supreme Court. So, with that background, let’s turn to our own cleaning.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

You can also see it in Tam & Brunetti—little interest in how TM works, the relationship b/t registration and enforcement, even though that’s central to the Lanham Act. Similar with registration agencies—a firehose coming at them. The registration process has some of that, but registration isn’t the primary or only mover here.

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