Indiana Intellectual Property Law

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The legal action c laimed that the Defendant’s failure to disclose prior art during the patent prosecution process was intentional. The complaint suggested that, had the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) been aware of this information, the patent would not have been granted. Continue reading

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IPilogue

MAY 2, 2022

On March 08, 2022 , Russia released an executive order acknowledging the unfriendly actions of the United States of America and its allies, including Canada, the UK, and all EU states. Suspension of Association with Russian Patent Offices. This announcement closely followed a similar one from the EU patent office.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Introduction In today’s digital economy, trademarks play an important role in developing a brand’s identity, establishing customer trust, and assuring market competition. Trademark violation raises significant issues. Cybersquatting is another type of trademark infringement.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 2, 2022

What happens after you get your mark registered as a trademark? Your Trademark Application gets approved, and you receive your registration certificate. Don’t let that Trademark Registration certificate fool you. Furthermore, it will also never enforce your trademark rights on your behalf.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In today’s era of eco-branding, wherein trademarks are used to distinguish sustainable brands from the mainstream commercial ones, the latter engage in the practise of “greenwashing”. The preliminary objective of ‘eco-friendly’ is indeed to reverse the detrimental effects on the environment caused by the actions of humanity.

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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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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In a press release published on Thursday, global anti-piracy coalition Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment celebrated action by Taiwanese Police after they carried out a raid against distributors of pirate set-top boxes. Malaysia and China Meet Western Trademarks The MPA reference to Malaysia rather than Taiwan is interesting.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 12, 2022

Having spent billions on development and marketing over decades, companies like Microsoft dominate important sections of the software market. What some don’t know is that through the actions of others, they may be paying to access unlicensed software that is no more legal than a download from The Pirate Bay.

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The IPKat

APRIL 30, 2024

If the discussion around unification leaves a somewhat bitter taste in some then the blame should be put on these two main factors: the chosen harmonization instrument, namely directives, and the actions taken (or not taken) by member states. see Katpost here ) When finally addressing the question, "Should the EU unify copyright laws?"

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BYU Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Copyright Office, along with several others, on March 29, 2017. April 2022, the Institute's legal counsel responded to their counterpart by leveling accusations of trademark infringement and trespassing against David Oppenheimer. The letter also included a request for the Institute to preserve any relevant evidence.A

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

JULY 28, 2023

the registered owner of the trademark “Chandrika,” in respect of goods covered in class 3, and M/S Mariyas Soaps and Chemicals, the registered owner of the trademark “Chandra” in respect of goods covered in class 3. Can the registered trademark owner seek relief based on passing off? Syed Mohideen v.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Would you mix up these two labels: Officers choice and Peace Maker? Finding these competing labels to be similar, the Delhi High Court (DHC) recently gave Allied Blenders an interim injunction against Hermes Distilleries following claims of trademark infringement of their label in Allied Blenders & Distillers (P) Ltd. image below).

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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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Intepat

APRIL 10, 2022

It provides assistance on market development, quality, and technology up-gradation. Additionally, trademark registrations for MSMEs are relatively cost-effective. Trademarks help your business to stand out from the crowd where there are so many look-alike products. Every trademark is unique. Registration fee.

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IPilogue

MARCH 6, 2023

On December 26, 2022, the Japanese IP High Court dismissed an appeal from Christian Louboutin (“Louboutin”), a shoe designer known for its iconic red-bottom heels, in its action against Japanese shoe designer, Eizo Collection Co., The court also took issue with Louboutin’s market research. 2015-29921 ). 2015-29921 ).

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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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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In our previous post, we discussed how a cannabis business can take steps to avoid potential trademark infringement claims. In this release, we will discuss how a cannabis business can use trademarks for brand protection – despite the fact that federal law prohibits filing a cannabis-related trademark.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The US Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) continues to uphold its promise to combat fraud and “protect the integrity of the U.S. trademark register” with initiatives to investigate and sanction actions before the PTO that appear to violate the Trademark Rules of Practice or the PTO website terms of use.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Census Bureau also offers the Census Business Builder (CBB ), a robust application that provides selected demographic and economic data from the Census Bureau tailored to help users identify potential markets and better understand their industry in a simple to access and use format. Bureaus and Offices Bureau of Economic Analysis U.S.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 14, 2022

In fact, most US nonprovisional patent applications will not even get an initial examiner review, known as an Office Action, before the 1-year foreign filing deadline. The current wait time for a first Office Action is over 20 months for utility patent applications. appeared first on Patent Trademark Blog | IP Q&A.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 10, 2024

Image from here In the case of Sterling Agro Industries Limited vs ASR Trading Company , the Delhi High Court while dealing with a trademark infringement suit, imputed mala fide intention to ASR Trading’s (the Defendant) act of applying for a trademark registration. His previous posts can be accessed here.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 25, 2023

Attorneys Kennington Groff , Melanie Lane , and Zachary Eyster , of Founders Legal (Bekiares Eliezer LLP) have filed a legal action on behalf of Jenka Lab, LLC against One-Stop Game Solution, LLC dba GGC Industries. The lawsuit was served on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the Southern Amusement & Entertainment Expo in Duluth, Georgia, USA.

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Kashishipr

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Maintaining a Trademark Registration can indeed be challenging if you aren’t familiar with the Trademark Law. However, there exist some steps and guidelines you can take and follow to ensure your Registered Trademark remains protected and valid. Exclusive Trademark Rights for Trademark Owners in India.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 31, 2023

To address counterfeiting and piracy, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) invited submissions from the private sector detailing effective anti-piracy strategies and those envisioned for the future. IIPA aims to improve copyright protection and enforcement in overseas markets with high levels of piracy.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Barbie, a name synonymous with an unattainable standard of femininity and the concept of commercial feminism, was designed to captivate the toy market with all its glittery pink magnificence. Hence, it is no wonder that the battle for ownership of her trademark is also highly sought after.

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Olartemoure Blog

MAY 26, 2023

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) published the Special 301 Report, an annual review of the state of intellectual property prosecution and enforcement in U.S. La entrada USTR urges more anti-counterfeiting actions in Colombia se publicó primero en OlarteMoure | Intellectual Property. trading partners.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 13, 2022

While the tokenization of IP, namely for anti-counterfeiting purposes , was already outlined by the European Intellectual Property Office several years ago, WIPO sees potential applications of blockchain technology in IP ecosystems for "[a]ll types of IP assets: Registered and Unregistered Rights".

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 5, 2023

Introduction Trademarks are recognised phrases, words, or symbols that designate a certain item and lawfully distinguish it from all other items of the same type. A trademark is a valuable intellectual property that businesses use to differentiate their brand from their competitors’ in the market.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The Media as an Anti-Piracy Tool The role of the press as a communication ‘tool’ isn’t typically discussed in public but did come up in a recent letter sent to the US Trademark and Patent Office by the Premier League. It mentions the media as one of the key tools through which messages can be sent.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 30, 2023

Taco Bell — infamously known for their late-night hours and cheesy goodness, has recently filed a petition with the US Patent and Trademark Office to cancel the trademark “Taco Tuesday,” used by their rival chain company Taco John’s for the last 34 years.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MARCH 5, 2024

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 27, 2023

The requirement that a plaintiff in a TTAB proceeding plead and prove its entitlement to a statutory cause of action (formerly called "standing") is a low threshhold, but a critical one. trademark application for its mark or any variation thereof. commerce falling within the scope of protection under the Trademark Act.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 6, 2022

Sound trademarks are widely recognized in developed nations like the United States, and their knowledge is now rapidly growing in developing nations like India. In India, a sound that can be graphically represented by a succession of musical notes with or without words can obtain Trademark Protection.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 28, 2023

This has created a black market for pirated live streams which attract millions of users. Last week, these concerns were shared with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in response to a consultation to discuss future anti-piracy and counterfeiting strategies. Whether U.S.

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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. The government constantly encourages the aforementioned action by passing various schemes and giving advantages to startup companies-. This blog will explain all of such advantages.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MARCH 28, 2023

for Trademark and Trade Dress Infringement, as well as False Designation of Origin under 15 U.S.C. alleges that the Defendants are infringing on their trademarks by using similar names and designs on their fireworks products. has registered numerous trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

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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., 2.193 until engaging counsel” and were now taking corrective action. 10, 2021, the U.S. See Report at 3.

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