IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Thus, there is an unmistakable similarity between domain names and trademarks, which is why domain names have been granted trademark recognition and protection. Reliance is also a registered trademark, and as such, it is protected from trademark infringement. Bucci, 1997 WL 133313 (S.D.N.Y.1997). 1, 8-72, (2008).

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IP Intelligence

JANUARY 1, 2024

Recently, the fraudulent scammers have become more sophisticated with their solicitations by claiming to be attorneys or law firms with expertise in trademark law. They are targeting both new application filers and established companies with registered trademarks.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 2, 2022

The assignor or the registered proprietor can assign the trademark for consideration under section 37 of the Act. An assignment occurs when the ownership of the trademark is transferred from the assignor to the assignee along with or without the goodwill of the business. When does an assignment occur?

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LexBlog IP

JULY 12, 2023

Ownership of a registered trademark may not be enough to claim an account. With each launch, brand owners may face new challenges managing a social media strategy, including with obtaining their preferred user names and policing potential infringement.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 31, 2022

Provides the right to use the ® registered trademark symbol in conjunction with the trademark. Serves as a basis for filing a trademark infringement lawsuit in federal court. Provides a presumption of validity for the registered trademark. Provides a presumption of ownership of the registered trademark.

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Kashishipr

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

An assignment is, in spirit, a transfer of ownership, even if it is partial. It means that only the owner of the copyright can transfer the ownership of the copyright to a third party. It would help in retaining ownership, thereby licensing only certain rights to another party. What is an Assignment of Copyright?

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Intepat

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Trademark Act, 1999, and the Trade Marks Rules, 2017 (“Trade Mark Rules”) outline the trademark opposition process. Contents of a Trademark Opposition The opponent must file Form TM-O in order to oppose a trademark.

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Sander Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Then you have trademarks that are worth protecting through trademark registration! Examples of Trademarks Below are some of the types of branding you could register as trademarks, and examples of musicians with registered trademarks in Canada and/or US.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Whilst the goods and service classification is important, care should also be taken to ensure all other details contained within the trademark application are correct, including confirming the true identity of the applicant and that it is the actual owner of the mark. intends to assign the trademark to a corporation to be incorporated.

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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.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 3, 2021

As a result, GILTI has the biggest impact on industries with low tangible property ownership when compared to revenues, such as the technology sector and the pharmaceutical industry, where companies rely heavily on IP in manufacturing and selling their products or delivering their services. The European Union.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

The Court has dismissed the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by MakeMyTrip (MMT) against Google regarding the alleged misuse of MMT’s trademarks as “keywords” in Google Ads. Furthermore, the CJI astutely questioned whether the auction involved the trademark itself or merely the right to claim a space.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

NFT creation, investment, sale, and ownership interest exists in Indonesia and elsewhere in the world. Introduction. Non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) continue to be popular. A digital asset that is held on a blockchain, such as music, art, in-game items, or films, is referred to as an NFT.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Buoyed Ape Yacht Club did an excellent job registering trademarks for their NFT project but is plagued by trademark infringers launching variations of their project on Open Sea and other platforms. BASIC project’s listing agreement is internally inconsistent on the issue of ownership.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2022

The Philippines Intellectual Property Office (IPOPHL) maintains a registry of patents and trademarks that is widely recognized in Southeast Asia. Jurisprudence has also established the doctrine of prior use as a basis for trademark ownership. Image Source: iStock].

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 19, 2022

That is why it is imperative to have your trademark registered. Having a Trademark Registration in place shall provide you with exclusive rights over its ownership and usage. A Registered Trademark helps optimize goodwill, safeguard brand value, and build trust.

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Sander Law

MAY 26, 2022

Ownership of a regular Trademark & a Certification Mark. As an example regarding ownership of the same mark, an entity may own a certification mark CERTO in association with accounting services (e.g.

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Garrigues Blog

JULY 10, 2023

The owner of a registered trademark in the US on the other hand, must also prove that it is using the mark by filing a Statement of Use periodically at the USPTO.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 3, 2023

On the Road Again: Willie’s Trademarks Willie’s creative prowess doesn’t end with patents, as he’s also made a mark in the world of trademarks. ” Even his famous bandana has become a registered trademark.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 26, 2022

This involved updating Alectra’s record of registered trademarks using information from external legal counsel. My unique contributions to the audit included drafting memoranda for departments, requesting information that could be helpful to Alectra in trademark opposition and expungement proceedings.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In the scenario where two businesses merge, the trademark of the merging business gets transferred to the merged business. This merger between the business companies comprises a trademark assignment. What is the Importance of Trademark Assignment? Restrictions on Trademark Assignment.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 31, 2023

The main assets of any fashion firm that are virtual designs, may need to be protected as trade dress under trademark law. For undisputed ownership of virtual designs, Intellectual Property (IP) laws must be thoroughly handled with. However, in order to file a lawsuit of infringement, copyright registration is required.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 1, 2023

In a first to file jurisdictions the applicant will generally be the owner of the trademark regardless of whether the applicant has used the trademark prior to making an application for registration, and regardless of whether another entity (that has not previously applied to register the trademark) is already using it.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

However, in order to have legal proof of ownership, it is always advisable to register for copyright registration. Trademarks. If the Artist had registered his work as Copyright, he would have had legal proof of ownership in this situation. Obtain legal ownership verification. Make intangible assets.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Once the mark is registered under trademark act, the mark then gives the proprietor some rights to enjoy with the trademark repetitively and liabilities to maintain so that the proprietor doesn’t lose the ownership. The owner’s mark may be struck off the register if they fail to prove the usage of the mark.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It can be done under the following grounds: -the Registrant’s domain name is identical to or similar to a name, trademark, or service mark in which the Complainant has ownership; -the Registrant has no entitlement or legitimate interests in the web domain; and. Service mark and trademark holders must be granted civil recourse.

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43(B)log

APRIL 29, 2022

Eventually, instead of monthly compensation, Von Berg offered Hawrych a 10% ownership interest in Nutra-Luxe, which worked for 16 years. Andrew Hawrych, a plastic surgeon, and Defendant Peter Von Berg, a businessman operating a cosmetics and skin care company, formed an oral agreement to develop new cosmetic products.”

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 16, 2024

2022-1212) , where it had previously reversed the USPTO’s cancellation of a registered trademark. The Federal Circuit just “re-issued” its precedential decision in Great Concepts, LLC v. Chutter, Inc. (No. Loss of incontestable status is not nothing. Put another way, incontestable status means something.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Trademark rights, in particular, can be a powerful asset. The EPO reports that companies with ownership of registered trademarks enjoy an average of 21% higher revenue than businesses without trademark ownership.   What happens once i file a trademark application?

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

Therefore, an NFT can refer to a digital art piece or can be linked to a physical product for proving the authenticity or ownership of the said product. For obtaining beyond doubt ownership of such a virtual product design, specifically in the legal environment, IP protection must be carefully considered and dealt with diligently.

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Also, there arise questions of obviousness and ownership rights. Even if the organism is made by isolation involving human intervention, ownership could still violate nature. Similarly, where a human gene is separated for treatment of an ailment, it is erroneous to claim ownership.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 13, 2022

The advantage of using standardized tokens with a sufficiently distributed blockchain is the possibility to digitally display ownership of IP in a secure, transparent and immutable manner. The address of a wallet that holds the token can be that of an IP rights holder, or a third-party custodian.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The distinction between ownership of original material, duplication, and distribution has become hazier as content availability in the digital world has expanded, especially on social media platforms. In addition, a right of publicity can be established to prevent unauthorised use of an influencer’s name, image, or likeness.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 16, 2023

Should an imitator attempt to steal your thunder, a registered copyright can assist you in seeking statutory damages and attorney’s fees in court. Moreover, copyright registration provides undeniable proof of ownership, making it easier to establish your rights in any legal dispute.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 20, 2023

On Wednesday, a divided panel of the Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision reversing the USPTO’s cancellation of a registered trademark (Great Concepts, LLC v. Chutter, Inc., 2022-1212). Section 14 of the Lanham Act (15 U.S.C. §

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

These rights provide exclusive ownership and control over intangible assets, allowing creators to protect their innovations from unauthorised use, reproduction, or distribution. Firstly, intellectual property rights grant startups exclusive ownership over their innovative ideas and inventions.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

An effective solution to address this concern is the formal registration of a celebrity’s name as a trademark. To optimize tax considerations, the celebrity should ensure that the ownership of the trademark registration lies with a designated company. Akshay Kumar, who has successfully registered KHILADI as a trademark.

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