Patently-O

JUNE 29, 2022

That divide allows the company to cater to local market preferences and regulations and also avoid potential arbitrage. In the 1970’s Coca-Cola withdrew its flagship sugary cola from the Indian market at a time of heavy regulation of foreign companies. In the 1990s, the Indian market opened again to foreign competition.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Unlike patents and copyrights, trademark law is not designed to reward the creative endeavor of invention or authorship. Rather, trademark is designed as a consume-protection and market-function tool and so focuses on consumer perception. On appeal, the TTAB reversed the refusal.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Putting an end to a 24 year old patent infringement suit, the Delhi High Court has directed Maharaja Appliances Ltd. Background The dispute started off as a heated battle between the parties over the plaintiff’s ‘Liquid Heating Vessels’ patent, which the plaintiff claimed was used by the defendant in its electric kettles.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Eliezer How to Legally Protect your Board Game with Intellectual Property Law Table of Contents: Copyright Law Design Patents Trademarks and Trade Dress Utility Patents Limitations of Protection Say there is a game that’s been around. Learn more about Trademark law for board games and Trade Dress protection.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

In the spring and summer of 2022, following the international sanctions imposed upon Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, Russia introduced several landmark changes to its IP law, most notably to patent, trademark and copyright laws.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Trade Dress for Board Games Examples of Board Game Trade Dress Most savvy entrepreneurs know to apply for trademarks on their product names, company names, logos, and slogans. Of those, inventors who make board games often go straight to patent filings and forget about the trademark analysis. OR- How about this car.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 27, 2022

The trademark depicts the shape of the Chanel No. The international registration of the given trademark is valid as of 1980; the Lithuanian designation was made in early 2014. The application had been rejected by the Patent Bureau, and by three instances of the Lithuanian courts. 5 perfume bottle.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The other two chapters turn to the conceptualisation of nature in patent law. In 'Denaturing Bacteria', Daniel Schneider discusses the controversy over the patenting of biological sewage treatment and questions of the public interest. Like many contributions in this volume, the chapter draws on a wealth of archival materials.

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IPilogue

MARCH 6, 2023

While Louboutin’s products retail for JPY80,000 ($613) and over and fall within the luxury brand market, Eizo’s shoes occupy the affordable or no-name brand markets, with an average retail price of JPY17,000 ($130). The court also took issue with Louboutin’s market research. 2015-29921 ).

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Chicago IP

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The Award honors those who have made a significant creative contribution in one or more of the following substantive areas of intellectual property law: Patent Law: An invention or group of inventions having technological significance and an important social and economic impact, resulting in one or more U.S.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

As of this writing, there is no explicit regulation governing the NFT market or the way NFTs should be produced, acquired, gathered, coined, etc. Patent: Blockchain-related inventions can be protected as patents. Trademark: NFTs may also be protected as a trademark. Image source: iStock].

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The IPKat

APRIL 5, 2022

For the purposes of this Law, “act of unfair competition” means that in its production or distribution activities, a business disrupts the order of market competition and causes damage to the lawful rights and interests of the other businesses or consumers, in violation of this Law.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

However, with the publication on 23 October 2012 of UAE Federal Law No. 4 of 2012 Concerning Regulation of Competition all businesses with operations in the UAE or supplying goods and services to the UAE market will have to ensure that they focus on and comply with the provisions of this new law. Trademarks.

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More Than Your Mark

AUGUST 20, 2021

If you have invented a 3-D printed product or have a new printing process, remember to consult an intellectual property lawyer before marketing it. 3-D Printing and Copyrights, Patents, or Trademarks. However, the process of 3-D printing an object that was previously made only by a different process may be patentable.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 11, 2024

RULES/LEGISLATIONS The idea of “Smell as a Trademark” where distinctive fragrances are used as trademarks to distinguish goods or services has emerged in recent years. Image Sources: Shutterstock] The primary legislative basis for smell trademark regulation in the US is the Lanham Act. Iconic scents like Chanel No.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The Award honors those who have made a significant creative contribution in one or more of the following substantive areas of intellectual property law: Patent Law: An invention or group of inventions having technological significance and an important social and economic impact, resulting in one or more U.S.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

A basic understanding of Intellectual Property (IP) law is essential to managing an Amazon storefront, as IP issues can be a minefield for the uninformed. Patents A patent permits the owner to exclude others from making, using, offering to sell, selling, or importing the invention of the patent.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A thorough awareness of intellectual property laws is crucial, regardless of your career goals—be they that of a fashion designer, singer, filmmaker, or just someone curious about the legal side of entertainment. Patents also provide inventors with temporary exclusive rights to their discoveries.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 25, 2021

A critical issue to be addressed is whether these limited-edition products can get protection under Intellectual Property (IP) law, just as regular products do, and if yes, then which is the most appropriate form of IP Protection ? Protection for Limited Edition Products under Trademark Law.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In the United States as well, trademark laws prohibit the trademarking of generic terms because it would give someone a monopoly on a product. Company in 2011 submitted its four trademark applications to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the use of “BOOKING.COM” as a word trademark.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”).

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Deutsches Patent and Markemant , the registration for trademark has been made for ‘methyl cinnamate’, but unfortunately they failed to meet the criteria as per the law which required graphical representation. Providing opportunities to these young and new preneurs is one of the key motive of the trademarks.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The design of Hershey’s cone-shaped small chocolate “Kisses” has been a registered trademark with the United States Patent and Trademarks Office (USPTO) since 1996. Hershey alleges in their complaint that Cookie Department released packaging and marketing materials for cookie products with the same conical shape.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

As of 2019, the apparel market was valued at about 368 billion U.S With the introduction of technologies such as 3D printing or laser printing, patent laws have entered the fashion industry. Protection of such trademarks is imperative since apparel brands greatly value their brand equity. Patents and the fashion industry.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

A trademark is a mark that distinguishes the goods and services of one person, from the other. It helps consumers differentiate between the myriad brands available in the market today. A trademark is territorial in nature, thus, if the trademark is registered in India, it can only be protected within the Indian jurisdiction.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 12, 2023

Although word marks are by far the most popular tool employed by organisations in this industry, there are numerous other unused tools that can give a competitive edge in the market. Patents Utility patents are one class of patents that are relevant to the food sector.

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The IPKat

JULY 22, 2021

Trademark rights are not granted to reward authors or incentivise future creations or dissemination of cultural works – because trademark law has a more static goal of preserving market transparency. At this stage, the picture for cultural follow-on innovation appears bleak.

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SpicyIP

MAY 17, 2024

For instance, see this post by Professor Basheer ( here ) for different issues surrounding the drug’s patent. Recently, the allopathic blue pill Viagra found itself in yet another legal dispute, this time over trademark issues, with homeopathic red pill Vigoura. As it turns out the drug never goes out of (use and) news.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

That tweet spoke to his trademark of his iconic “lightning” celebration pose, indicating Bolt’s possible plans to create merchandise using his iconic celebrity power and image. For some time now, celebrities’ brand images have increasingly used their iconic poses or features to market their brand to promote endorsed goods and services.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

The trademark law firmly establishes that a trademark owner reserves the exclusive right to use the trademark and enforce the same. Through this, the former aims to monopolize the market and kick out any remotely similar business operating under the mark.

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Kashishipr

MAY 11, 2022

It aims at promoting the products or services in the marketplace while restricting the competitors from using the trademark and making profits through infringement. It also encourages safeguarding the interests of the traders and consumers in the market. Judgment of Indian Courts on Color Marks. Case No: A3/2016/3082).

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 12, 2022

Therefore, the prime role of such hashtags needs to be assessed in line with the Trademark Law to deduce whether they qualify for trademark protection. Why Take the Trademark Route? What’s in a #Hashtag? Although hashtags do not need a formal introduction, let’s address the elephant in the room.

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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. We further recommend filing new trademarks in order to provide a basis for additional revenue streams by licensing. We are here to help you. We are happy to guide you into this unchartered territory.

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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. We further recommend filing new trademarks in order to provide a basis for additional revenue streams by licensing. We are here to help you. We are happy to guide you into this unchartered territory.

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IIPRD

JULY 4, 2021

Trademark Law. The basic requirement is that a mark shall be distinguishable, non-descriptive, and even not identical or similar to any existing trademark for any mark to be recognized by the Trademark Law. Patent Law. Conclusion.

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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. Can you use it in the ways you want to? Not yet, anyway.

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The IP Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Here, Nine West will surely face an uphill battle to argue anyone would be confused between the staid offerings of a middle-market fashion brand versus the colorful and eclectic style of a campy drag queen.

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