SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

A Case of Reverse Passing Off: DHC Rules In Favour Of Western Digital On Trademark Infringement Recently, the DHC passed an ex-parte interim injunction order against Geonix, holding them prima facie liable for indulging in ‘reverse passing off’ by selling Western Digital’s hard disks as their own.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 7, 2024

However, reconciling the EU trade mark regulation (the “ EU TM Regulation ”) with the applicable national laws on “ rights in rem ” is not always straightforward, especially when the EU trade mark owner is located outside the EU. Consequently, it is relatively expensive compared to other legal frameworks.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

A patent is a legal document that provides exclusive rights to inventors over others in making, using, and selling their inventions for usually 20 years from the date of filling the patent application. All patentable inventions should follow three main criteria: novelty, inventive steps, and industrial applications.

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IP Intelligence

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a precedential Final Order for Sanctions against Chinese practitioner and law firm Yusha Zhang and Shenzhen Huanyee Intellectual Property Co., for filing more than 15,000 applications and other submissions that were deemed fraudulent. 10, 2021, the U.S. See Report at 3.

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Intepat

APRIL 10, 2022

Trademark Registration for MSME. It assists in market development, quality, and technology up-gradation. Additionally, trademark registrations for MSMEs are relatively cost-effective, and it is a simple trademark process that can be done online. Every trademark is unique. Registration fee.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a precedential Final Order for Sanctions against Chinese practitioner and law firm Yusha Zhang and Shenzhen Huanyee Intellectual Property Co., for filing more than 15,000 applications and other submissions that were deemed fraudulent. 10, 2021, the U.S. ” See Report at 3.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

IPR primarily include patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and designs, each serving a specific purpose in protecting various forms of intellectual creations. Market Competitiveness: IPRs grant entrepreneurs exclusive rights to their innovations, safeguarding them from unauthorised usage by competitors.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

IPRs are crucial for startups as they safeguard their unique ideas and creations, enabling them to establish a competitive edge in the market. Trade Secrets: Trade secrets encompass confidential information critical for a startup’s success; this may include formulas, processes, customer lists, marketing strategies etc.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 27, 2022

Trademark Scam Alert: Fraudulent Low-cost trademark design & filing sites. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced a number of show-cause orders and exclusion orders issued by the Commissioner for Trademarks. 360 Digital Marketing LLC, and Retrocube LLC. Trademark 999.

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Dragons' Den

MARCH 30, 2023

This process is not quick and can take several years before you receive a granted patent. It also costs money, so you need to make sure that the potential benefit of a patent will outweigh the time, effort and money it takes to get and maintain one. A brand is vital to a business when it comes to marketing.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 19, 2022

Trademark enables such companies to accomplish some major goals which lead to becoming successful organizations and instituting their name. Under this scheme, startups will receive an 80% discount on patent filing when compared to other businesses. This will aid them in cutting costs throughout the early years.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 17, 2022

A trademark Statement of Use (“ SOU ”) is a sworn statement that provides United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) proof of use in commerce via (1) a specimen and (2) a $100 fee/Class. If you filed a Section 1(b) Intent to Use application , you will need to file a Statement of Use before the USPTO allows you to register.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 4, 2024

Navigating Denied Filings: Trademark Justice at the Crossroads of the Commercial Courts Act DHC’s recent order in TTK Prestige v. Baghla Sanitaryware is the classic case when trademark justice to prevent infringement clashes with procedural rigors. Oppo proceedings. Read on to know more about the development.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 8, 2023

Gaming has even helped drive sound, graphics, control, and processing innovations in personal computing. Consider how you’re going to bring the game to market and to your business plan. Trademark clearance: An important, money-saving process to provide certainty that no one else previously registered the same concepts.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Software products, functionality, and source code can be protected through various means, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and non-disclosure agreements. Jump To: Trademark Protection for Branding. Trademark Protection for Branding. The most time-sensitive of all filings are your patent filings.

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SpicyIP

JULY 13, 2023

In its roundtable conference held in December last year, the IPQC had collectively raised questions concerning the functioning of the EPO, along with claims stating that priority was given to how quickly the patents were granted and on internal efficiency but at the cost of thorough search and examination. In Agfa NV & Anr.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The objective of the Singapore Treaty is to create a modern and dynamic international framework for the harmonization of administrative trademark registration procedures. The Singapore Treaty is applicable to all types of marks registrable under the law of a given Contracting Party.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

Amazon sellers must understand the major forms of intellectual property –patents, trademarks, and copyrights–and the common pitfalls associated with each form to avoid infringement allegations, storefront disruptions or closures, and even lawsuits. This can lead to expensive “false marketing” litigation.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is the technique of creating three-dimensional solid items from a computer file. Using 3D printed software or a 3D scanner, the object to be printed is digitally formatted in the digital file. Computer-aided design (CAD) files are the most common type of digital file.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Knowing this, a friend recently directed me to a podcast from a well-known marketing guru who was giving advice about intellectual property, and patents in particular, during one of his episodes. Patent and Trademark Office gave away process patents like candy. I’m a fan of podcasts. patent world into a tizzy.

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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. But what about the public interest? Gsp Crop Science Pvt.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

As of March 2022, over 1,900 such cases had been filed. Plaintiffs allege hundreds of defendants are infringing their trademarks and selling counterfeit goods. What Went Wrong This case involves Expeditee’s trademark, FLAGWIX, used to sell flags like the upper one in this screenshot. The defendant sold the flag below it.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 12, 2023

It includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Obtaining patents or trademarks for their inventions or brand names can prevent others from copying or imitating their innovations, protecting those ideas and giving them a competitive edge. Let’s delve into the specific reasons why.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

The challenge becomes even bigger if NFTs are to be commercialized, exploited, and protected in different jurisdictions and at the same time — particularly when those markets include China, where protection for a foreign NFT creator or exploiter may face unique challenges. Can other IP rights like trademarks play a role in protecting NFTs?

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Muneer Ahmad vs Registrar Of Trade Marks on 17 November, 2023 (Delhi High Court) The Delhi High Court set aside the impugned order rejecting the appellant’s application for registration of “Bharat” device mark. The plaintiff alleged that the defendants were repackaging expired products and selling them in the market.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Moreover, it champions inclusive growth, capitalizing on cost-effective labour and streamlined management structures for enterprises. MSMEs foster innovation by nurturing aspiring entrepreneurs, encouraging the development of innovative goods that enhance market competitiveness and fuel sustained growth.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

With a focus on delivering above-market returns, Gaingels actively invests in companies dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams, particularly representing the LGBTQ community and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the ASGL program and application details, visit the Invest Atlanta website.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Under the USA’s Post Registration Audit Program, a declaration of use must be filed between the fifth and sixth year of the validity of the registration of the trademark. The Applicant has the burden of proof to show proper usage of the mark for all the goods and services provided under the relevant classes.

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Garrigues Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2022

In the Member States, non-agricultural products are protected by legislation on unfair competition or misleading conduct, and also by trademark legislation which provides some protection through collective and guarantee marks. How will the registration process work in practice?

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Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 14, 2021

Most PCT applicants will likely consider the US as one of the potential national stage entries. It makes sense since the US is one of the largest markets for a host of products and services where technology is involved. Furthermore, patent prosecution occurring after the initial filing will vary by each governmental patent office.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

When a margin of a second can cost the team and the driver the entire championship, a tremendous amount of effort is put in to obtain that technology, which makes the car a hundredth of a second faster than the rest of the grid. Hence, the traveling chaos of F1 is a world filled with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and Trade Secrets.

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

The various forms of intellectual property are already well known- trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, trade secrets, domain names and geographical indications. Furthermore, trademarks and domain names are registered on a first to file basis.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. to various entities dealing with the same.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. to various entities dealing with the same.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. to various entities dealing with the same.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 18, 2023

15, 2023) Simpson sued its competitor MiTek for using Simpson part numbers for structural connectors/fasteners for use in the construction industry in its catalogs/other promotional material; the court here, after a nonjury trial before the magistrate judge, rather comprehensively rejects its false advertising, trademark, and copyright claims. (It

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Corsearch

AUGUST 2, 2023

Trademarks A trademark is a distinctive word, logo, phrase, design, or symbol used to identify the source of goods and services. Trademark infringement is defined as a mark that looks and/or sounds like yours is used without your authorization. Patents Patents protect inventions, products, or industrial processes.

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