LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The exclusive right to use a trademark in commerce, and to commence legal actions against third parties for the unauthorized use of a trademark, arises solely from registration. Trademark registrations are effective for a ten (10) year term, which is renewable for successive periods.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

There are several types of IPRs that startups should be aware of: Patents: Patents protect new inventions and grant exclusive rights to the inventor for a limited period. Copyrights: Copyrights protect original works of authorship such as software codes, artistic creations, literature, music, films, etc.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 11, 2022

There are three distinct trademark symbols you may use is the registered trademark symbol “R” (®) , the small “ TM” ( ) symbol , and the “SM” (℠) symbol. Overview: Which Trademark Symbol Should I Use? Put the ® to the upper right of your trademark. In Windows.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Discussing the Recent Patent Application Restorations by Delhi and Madras High Courts. We discussed the recent orders from Delhi and Madras High Court regarding restoration of ‘deemed abandoned’ patent applications. The last date for applying for the position is December 31, 2022. Image from here. Never Gonna Give You Up? Other Posts.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 3, 2021

As embodied in the Internal Revenue Code, IRS regulations, and case laws, IP includes patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, know-how, and computer software. Today, something known as ‘Patent Box Regimes’ is widespread in Europe. Most commonly, eligible types of IP are patents and software copyright.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 23, 2022

Whilst the SPB Team does not blindly follow trends, we are advising all our trademark clients (even the more “conservative” ones) now to file trademarks covering goods and services related to the Metaverse. Why you need new trademark registrations now. Here is why: New opportunities for growing your brand.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 23, 2022

Whilst the SPB Team does not blindly follow trends, we are advising all our trademark clients (even the more “conservative” ones) now to file trademarks covering goods and services related to the Metaverse. Why you need new trademark registrations now. Here is why: New opportunities for growing your brand.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 13, 2022

The result is that the smart contract allows you to represent any IP, e.g., trademarks, designs, patents or copyrights, with a token. Tokenization of IP In a nutshell, "tokenization" means using a smart contract (i.e., a computer program) to create a token that is then anchored in a blockchain. a MIT license ).

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Kashishipr

JULY 7, 2021

The first is trade secrets, and the second is patents. Since the same has not been patented, it has never been revealed publicly. The choice between the two options widely depends on the type of enterprise, the nature of operations undertaken by such an enterprise, and the value of the subject matter to be protected. Google Inc.’s

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Kashishipr

JUNE 30, 2021

As their sales grew, the customers increasingly started demanding access and the right to modify the ‘driver’ software, which would allow the flash memory to interoperate with the host device. What is Modularity? The concept of modularity has become a common debate due to the vast outreach of consumers and industrial growth.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The high volume trademark filings represent explosive interest in the new digital asset economy, digital art, and Web3. However, based upon the data available from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”), trademark filings increased dramatically since March 2021. Trademark Filing Month.

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Kashishipr

MAY 5, 2021

The term ‘Patent Troll’ originated in 1994 in an educational video by Paula Natasha Chavez called the ‘Patents Video.’ ’ A patent troll is a term used for describing a company that uses Patent Infringement claims to win arguments and court judgments for profit or to stifle competition.

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Kashishipr

JULY 13, 2022

In the AR field, patent litigation has already commenced for AR hardware and some applications or uses of AR. Since AR capabilities have been limited to gaming devices and mobile devices in recent years, patent litigation in the AR field has been a logical outgrowth of the patent wars consuming the mobile device market.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Copyright safeguards the original works of authorship, including artistic, musical, dramatic, and literary works, such as novels, computer software, poetry, movies, architecture, songs, etc. Patents safeguard novel inventions and innovations. Counterfeiting is an issue prevalent worldwide and affects everyone involved in a business.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

MARCH 18, 2021

Intellectual property law includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets and is an important consideration for any new business. This article will address trademarks and copyrights, but the law firm of TraskBritt can assist with any intellectual property law needs. What Does a Copyright Protect?

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 16, 2022

As major fashion brands launch their own non-fungible tokens, others are testing the limits of trademark enforcement in the digital realm, say Cynthia Walden and Sarah Kelleher of Fish & Richardson. NFTs are data units stored on a blockchain used to transfer ownership of physical items or digital media with smart contracts.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 8, 2024

Others have already applied for similar trademarks. What are your options if you wish to file for a similar trademark? Need guidance on registering a trademark? Contact US patent and trademark attorney Vic Lin at vlin@icaplaw.com or call (949) 223-9623 to see how we can help you protect your trademark rights.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Last week we published 9 posts on topics such as our comments on the proposed Trademarks (1st Amendment) Rules, the Madras High Court’s decision with respect to patentability of business methods, and Union Minister of State for Commerce’s response on ability of the current IPR regime to cater concerns arising out of AI generated work.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 24, 2023

From an in-depth discussion on the terms of copyright and translations in India to the recent UK Supreme Court’s order regarding the patentability of inventions by an AI, we had some engaging posts on this blog this week. BSA Business Software Alliance Inc. vs The Controller of Patents & Anr. Inventprise Inc.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. For trademarks, a good place to start is the company’s marketing and promotional materials, website, mobile app, and social media.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

SpicyIP Tidbit: CGPDTM Calls for Comments and Suggestions on Different IP Manuals and Guidelines The office of the Controller General of Patents, Design and Trademarks (CGPDTM) is inviting comments from stakeholders to revamp the Patents, Designs, Trademarks, GI and Copyright Manuals and Guidelines.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

I am particularly sensitive to the trademark challenges that small businesses face for several reasons. Pelton & Associates, to advise and counsel others about trademark protection. Most small business owners look into trademark protection and ask themselves whether they can afford the costs of protecting their trademark/s.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. For trademarks, a good place to start is the company’s marketing and promotional materials, website, mobile app, and social media.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 17, 2023

From conflicting positions on AI as a co-author of a work to the contours of information required u/s 39 about the patent applications filed abroad, we had some engaging posts on this blog this week. Highlights of the Week By Whom and How Are Our Patent Examiners Being Recruited? Sidhi is a final year B.A.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 30, 2023

Absolute grounds for refusal of registration are factors within the individual trademark in isolation which hinder registration. Even if a mark is originally descriptive and thus unregisterable, it is possible to change this through use of the mark in the marketplace, initially as a common-law trademark. Who is a trademark applicant?

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LexBlog IP

JULY 21, 2021

That question is “how have various countries’ intellectual property laws addressed efforts to copyright, trademark, or patent holy names, sacred words, or outputs of creation?” context to see how various other countries have responded to such challenges as well, not only in copyright but in trademark and patent too.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Delhi High Court however permitted the Defendant to file these documents holding them essential to indicate Defendant’s assertion that the suit design lacks novelty, which it held to be one of the defences available in a patent infringement action. We put up a call for Interns and Fellows at SpicyIP. Case Summaries.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Last week we published 3 posts on the MHC’s interpretation of Section 3(d) in the Novozymes case, DHC’s referral of 3 questions concerning the jurisdiction of High Courts in trademark rectification matters, and DHC’s decision on infringement of product by process claims. Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

We’ve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so we have a fair sprinkling of cases dealing with copyright, patents, trademarks, competition law etc. The Supreme Court held that such payments are not ‘royalty’ and recognised the doctrine of exhaustion in software. Hetero Drugs Ltd [Delhi High Court].

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Whether you can file a trademark for an NFT depends on whether the NFT is part of a larger collection or series. If the collection sells specific goods and/or services, it may receive trademark protection. Can NFTs Receive Trademark/IP Protection? ” The USPTO only allows expressive works (i.e., Put differently, if J.K.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Indeed, the PTO has increased its focus on whether the use an applicant is making is trademark use, as opposed to ornamental or informational use, in its registration decisions. Professor Alexandra Roberts has written an excellent recent article on this, Trademark Failure to Function.

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