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Cybersquatting – A Menace in Digital India

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

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.

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Protection of Trademarks in Philippines

IP and Legal Filings

The Philippines Intellectual Property Office (IPOPHL) maintains a registry of patents and trademarks that is widely recognized in Southeast Asia. Collective marks may be registered and are treated as ordinary trademarks for the purposes of substantive examination. Image Source: iStock].

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Trademarks vs. Copyrights for Startups

TraskBritt Intellectual Property

Under copyright law, registered works may be eligible for statutory damages and attorney’s fees in successful infringement lawsuits. You can do a basic search at the USPTO, but a trademark attorney can assist with a more comprehensive trademark search. . Among the benefits of owning a federal trademark registration are.

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Understanding the Role Intellectual Property Plays in Mergers and Acquisitions

Kashishipr

The acquired company remains intact but comes under new ownership. Acquisitions can be further classified into the following two types: Stock Purchase – The acquirer, in a stock purchase, buys the target company’s stocks from its stockholders.