IP Law 360

APRIL 3, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office establishes that inventions created using artificial intelligence may be patentable if a human also significantly contributes, but ownership and legal rights in these types of patents are different issues that require further assessment, says Karl Gross at Leydig Voit.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Last September, a bipartisan pair of Senators introduced the Pride in Patent Ownership Act, which, if passed, would add greatly-needed transparency to our patent system. The legislation would require patent owners to disclose their identity to the U.S.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 9, 2022

The encouragement towards innovation is legalized under Intellectual copyrights patents and trademarks Rights are provided by the states around the globe. Unlike patents, trademark protection is held indefinitely. This may be for a limited period and is only limited to publishing, rendering left of the ownership to the author.

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Greenspoon Marder LLP

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

His recent acquisition of full ownership rights to “The Rock” trademark serves […] The post Can You Smell What The Rock is Trademarking? Beyond his towering presence in the wrestling ring and his blockbuster performances on the silver screen, Johnson has demonstrated savvy business acumen.

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IP Law 360

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Second Circuit partially revived a trademark suit on Wednesday against a "Say Yes to the Dress" bridal designer, vacating a lower court's order modification giving JLM Couture sole ownership of social media accounts created by the designer after finding ownership of the accounts wasn't properly assessed.

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IP Watchdog

MAY 6, 2023

Brands — legally protected as trademarks — have value. Registering brands as federal trademarks also provides significant legal benefits, such as the presumption of ownership, validity, and nationwide priority in the mark. We all understand that intuitively.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Trademark rights and domain name ownership overlap in many ways, but they are not the same. Domain name ownership does not necessarily establish trademark rights, and trademark ownership does not necessarily give you the right to own the corresponding domain name. . By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 11, 2022

patent recipients and active patent family owners, providing the IP world with a look at the patent ownership landscape that developed throughout the course of 2021. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), while South Korean tech conglomerate Samsung Electronics enjoys the largest portfolio of global active patent families.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 14, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video Most Valuable Trademark Features of the USPTO Website. Patent and Trademark Office has a very robust website that has tons of useful information? TEAS stands for the Trademark Electric Application System (T-E-A-S acronym). This stands for Trademark Status and Document Retrieval.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

These events point to two prevalent issues within the current legal framework: First, that current intellectual property laws do not properly acknowledge collective ownership over shared culture within Indigenous communities and second, whether tattoo designs have the potential to be protected through copyright laws. Of note, in DRG Inc.

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Cogency Global

MARCH 2, 2023

What this is: The differences between ownership and assignment records at the US Patent and Trademark Office can be confusing. What this means: There are many reasons why USPTO assignment and ownership records may not match up and understanding how the USPTO updates its database is one of the first ways to help ease confusion.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

APRIL 26, 2024

has been accused of trademark infringement in a lawsuit filed by Pennsylvania -based Global Trademarks Inc. Global Trademarks, operating under the umbrella of Swim USA , claims ownership of swimwear designs and brands like MIRACLESUIT ® and SWIM SOLUTIONS ®. Indianapolis, Indiana – FullBeauty Brands Inc.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 7, 2024

Department of Defense (DOD) is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide coverage for trademarks and similar designations. By: Wiley Rein LLP

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Somewhat unusually, however, federal trademark infringement and cybersquatting allegations also played a key role, alongside other claims including unfair competition. Allegations of copyright infringement also featured in a complaint filed at an Arizona court in 2023, which hoped to quickly shut down a popular pirate site.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Co-ownership of trademarks is rare. Some courts have even gone so far to say co-ownership is disfavored. But co-ownership disputes do occasionally reach the courts, most recently in Reed v. Marshall , which involved band members arguing over the use of the band’s co-owned name. Read more

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

Over the past several months, we have seen an increase in notices from alleged trademark firms. I am writing to you on behalf of the legal department of [Trademark Firm]. We have received an application for the registration of the trademark “[ recipient company name ]”. We kindly request that you respond to us promptly.

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IP Watchdog

MAY 18, 2022

In January 2022, StockX announced its plans to launch The Vault, which uses non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to allow buyers to track ownership of physical products resold on its e-market and warrant their authenticity, including Nike shoes. Nike, Inc. StockX LLC, 1:22-cv-00983-VEC.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 28, 2024

Picture a renowned winery in the heart of Napa Valley that has built its reputation on a trademark that connoisseurs associate with exceptional quality. This trademark, a symbol of years of hard work and dedication, represents the essence of the brand's identity and market appeal.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 10, 2020

Over the years I’ve worked on thousands of trademark applications. First, I’ve reviewed thousands of trademark applications as an examine,r and now in private practice since 1999, I have filed many thousands of trademark applications for clients. I often refer to it as a long and winding road.

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Erik K Pelton

JUNE 29, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video What Information Becomes Public in a Trademark Application? An important topic that I get asked about frequently is, “What information from my trademark filing will be public?” The post What Information Becomes Public in a Trademark Application?

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 8, 2024

Over the past several months, we have seen an increase in notices from alleged trademark firms. I am writing to you on behalf of the legal department of [Trademark Firm]. We are currently reviewing the application to ensure compliance with trademark regulations and will proceed with the necessary legal procedures accordingly.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 9, 2021

The following is an edited transcript of my video, What Are the Potential Costs of an Unprotected Trademark. So they not only had an unprotected trademark, they had skipped some critical steps in the brand protection process. Might they think you’re under new ownership once again? Second, there’s the cost of time.

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CopyrightsWorld

MARCH 1, 2021

Here is what you should know getting started: A logo can be protected by both copyright and trademark, depending on how it is used. A logo copyright protects a creative design or an expression of an idea, while a logo trademark protects things that identify a business on the marketplace. Copyright © vs. Trademark ®. Trademark ®.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

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”). While the Report is comprehensive, it does not recommend any new action to address IP issues with NFTs.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 12, 2023

It is also unclear if she has actually filed a trademark application, or if somehow she is claiming some sort of common law ownership. To continue reading, click: Politician Tries to Push “Values” by Trademarking School Logo Thus far, nobody is quite sure of the basis of the claim.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 14, 2020

The same is true with trademark applications – there are a lot of parts and pieces to that need to work together. The post It takes all 9 to win – the trademark application baseball team appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC. Any one weak spot could harm the entire team and the odds of success.

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IP Intelligence

JANUARY 1, 2024

As the new year gets underway, we want to flag the newest misleading trademark email scams, as these communications have become more advanced in their targeting. Recently, the fraudulent scammers have become more sophisticated with their solicitations by claiming to be attorneys or law firms with expertise in trademark law.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2022

trademark and patent registrations will not protect rights holders’ IP in the Philippines. The Philippines Intellectual Property Office (IPOPHL) maintains a registry of patents and trademarks that is widely recognized in Southeast Asia. A trademark applicant may be a natural or juridical person. For example, U.S.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The legal world is buzzing about AI and its use for all kinds of things, including generating logos, text, and other things people would normally want to register for copyright or trademark protection. used in those generated logos retain the ownership to that original art and do not give you a license to use it exclusively.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 2, 2022

Assignment has been defined in Section 2(1)(b) of the Trademarks Act, 1999. The assignor or the registered proprietor can assign the trademark for consideration under section 37 of the Act. In the case of registered trademarks, the assignment has to be recorded in the Trademark Registry. When does an assignment occur?

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

trademark registration for your trademark on goods or services for your business. Can your trademark registration be cancelled with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office based on it being invalid? Can you file anything to strengthen your trademark registration against invalidation? The answer is YES! See 15 U.S.C.

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IPilogue

MARCH 14, 2022

On February 3, 2022, Nike filed a trademark lawsuit in New York’s federal trial court claiming the online sneaker reseller, StockX, sells unauthorized pictures of Nike’s shoes through NFTs. Like with many new technologies these days, the laws around NFTs are constantly updating to accommodate this new concept of digital assets.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Notice: Appellant Sunbio claimed that is was not aware of Biogrand's non-ownership theory until Biogrand's reply brief, at which time it was too late for Sunbio to address the issue. The court, reviewing the record, disagreed, concluding that Sunbio was put on notice of the non-ownership issue by Biogrand's opening brief.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Hence, it is no wonder that the battle for ownership of her trademark is also highly sought after. Barbie’s unique corporate identity, which includes its name, logo, and slogan, has always been carefully protected by trademarks thanks to Mattel’s vigilance.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A trademark is an important business asset that offers protection to a brand. Businesses own valuable trademarks, which, once registered, can be licensed out. The rights that flow from a trademark can be licensed to others to receive royalties for commercialization. What is Trademark Licensing? Exclusive License.

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SpicyIP

MAY 18, 2022

Trademarks and the Metaverse: Imaginary Rights or Real Wrongs? World over companies are rushing to protect their trademarks in the online, virtual environment – the metaverse. In the US too, several companies are protecting their trademarks for similar goods and services. Aparajita Lath. Image from here. Application date.

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Above the Fold

MARCH 31, 2022

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) maintains two trademark Registers: the Principal Register and the Supplemental Register. 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.

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