Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

How can you realistically enforce your trademarks? Trademark enforcement is not only for millionaires and big companies. Startups and small businesses can use cost-effective ways to stop or discourage trademark infringement. By employing smart tactics, you can increase trademark protection while spending less.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 5, 2022

What is a Notice of Opposition to your trademark application? When your trademark application is approved by the USPTO, it will be published for opposition. During that time period, a third party might oppose the registration of your trademark by filing a notice of opposition with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Trademark Opposition strategies. trademark opposition proceedings need not be expensive or protracted. This is one of the surprising conclusions for global trademark owners who seek to protect their rights in the United States. United States trademark oppositions are primarily heard before the U.S. Commencement of action.

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Traverse Legal Blog

JULY 14, 2022

There are three distinct elements necessary to establish a trademark infringement claim; use, in commerce and likelihood of confusion. Once you have determined that your trademark is likely being infringed, there are a few different enforcement options you can pursue. Were you using your trademark before the alleged infringer?

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

They entered into a trademark war over the common starting syllable ‘THE’ as both the outlets deal with identical goods and services. THEOS’ acknowledged ‘THEOBROMA’ as the owner of the trademark and agreed to not use the mark ‘THEOBROMA’ in any manner.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 26, 2021

trademark opposition proceedings can be done within budget. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board can be $75,000 or more, less than 5% of trademark cancellation and opposition proceedings before the TTAB reach a decision on the merits. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) is limited to deciding issues of registration only.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 19, 2022

Should you file a trademark opposition? A trademark application is close to the finish line. A few more days left in the publication period, and the mark will be on its way to registration. Should you file a Notice of Opposition with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). You have trademark questions.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 1, 2022

This far-reaching measure appears to have paid off as both parties have just informed the Virginia federal court that a settlement has been reached. While the settlement terms will remain private, a few details have been shared in public. Settlement With Blocking Requirements. As in previous lawsuits against VPN.ht No Logging!

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

AUGUST 9, 2022

PUMA applied for a Federal Trademark registration under Application Serial No. The parties were unable to reach a settlement. Therefore, Plaintiff is seeking damages for willful trademark infringement in violation of 15 U.S.C. 1125 and Trademark Infringement under Indiana Common Law. PUMA North America Inc.

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IP Law 360

AUGUST 29, 2023

A Manhattan federal judge has dismissed a complaint alleging a beachwear company fraudulently obtained a trademark registration to secure a settlement from a competitor, saying the plaintiffs had ample opportunity to challenge the registration.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

JULY 20, 2023

The company boasted over 700 global registrations for the mark ‘Supreme’, and they had also filed applications for their ‘Supreme’ red-box device mark in India. This ruling reaffirms the importance of safeguarding unique brand identities and serves as a valuable precedent for future trademark disputes.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 22, 2022

We are pleased to bring our readers a guest post by Abhijay Srekanth and Vivek Basanagoudar on interaction of trademarks with free speech. Trademarks as a Barrier to Free-Speech: An Examination of the MetaBirkins Dispute. Hermes, the owner of the Birkin trademark and trade-dress in USA, promptly sent OpenSeas a cease-and-desist notice.

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Garrigues Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Successful products and services are likely to have their trademarks copied. It is not that you in particular and your trademark are being targeted, but awareness on how to proceed yields value to your brand. If you own a business in Portugal and have a registered trademark, these recommendations will prove useful.

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The TTABlog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In one of two oppositions consolidated by the Board, opposer sought to block registration of the marks BYLT BASICS and BYLT PREMIUM BASICS , each for “hoodies, jackets, pants, shirts, briefs as underwear, jogging pants, men’s underwear, short-sleeve shirts, underwear; all of the foregoing excluding motorcycle related clothing and apparel.”

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

The plaintiff has a trademark registration for the “Nursing CE Central” mark for providing continuing education for nurses. A rival, Colibri, displayed in the trademark in its Google keyword ads, but it claims it has stopped doing so after the lawsuit was filed. . ” Actual confused. “Undetermined.”

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Above the Fold

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

In a recent precedential decision, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) cautioned practitioners to be careful what they ask for and to draft their filings accordingly. The TTAB denied Grüne Erde’s motion, stating that, although Fed.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 19, 2023

Trademarks Image by Riana Harvey Puma or Rolex – Which is more famous? A recent take of the Italian Supreme Court Anna Maria Stein analysed the registrability of slogans. Here’s the latest weekly summary of the different topics analysed by the Kats in last week’s posts. Slogan automatically protected as a trade mark?

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The claim for cancellation of the ‘675 Mark was based on fraud in obtaining the trademark registration and misrepresentation of source, whereas their claim for cancellation of the ’549 and ’077 Marks was based on misrepresentation of source alone. Chunma USA, Inc., 2021 WL 1534988, No. 20-CV-0271 (JMF) (S.D.N.Y.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

In a recent precedential decision, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) cautioned practitioners to be careful what they ask for and to draft their filings accordingly. unequivocally precluded the relief Grüne Erde sought—namely, the withdrawal of an express abandonment.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We are pleased to announce that registration for the free Certificate Course in Application of Intellectual Property Rights for Startups and Entrepreneurship is currently open. Nevertheless, awareness about dispute settlement strategies can minimise the economic and legal costs of ignoring IPR law.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Subsidies offered for Patent and Trademark (in selected categories) registration, encouraging innovation and protecting intellectual property. Registration of MSME Before commencing operations, any micro, small, or medium enterprise has the option to submit a Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum (UAM) in Form-I.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

A Case of Reverse Passing Off: DHC Rules In Favour Of Western Digital On Trademark Infringement Recently, the DHC passed an ex-parte interim injunction order against Geonix, holding them prima facie liable for indulging in ‘reverse passing off’ by selling Western Digital’s hard disks as their own.

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43(B)log

MARCH 24, 2023

If we take away Rogers, we’re facing lengthy litigation, losing settlement leverage, lose MTD opportunities, which would substantially increase the costs of defense that are now low. Kohlmann: Registration is different from infringement, which made the references to PTO practice sort of mysterious. Q: on as applied challenges?

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 9, 2022

Individual emoji symbols can obtain copyright registrations… sometimes. When the symbols “include something in addition to common tropes and shapes,” and even then, the registrations should only preclude verbatim copying. Dear [smiley]” formed a settlement agreement. When exactly?

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43(B)log

JANUARY 5, 2024

Plaintiff has seven registered trademarks involving Florida Virtual School or FLVS; two of the registrations are incontestable. registrations with graphical elements The “Florida Online School” mark included an image of a Florida panther. But trademark confusion?

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SpicyIP

APRIL 15, 2024

In an important development from the seldom discussed area of plant varieties, the DHC set aside the PV Registry’s order rejecting the breeder’s application for interim reliefs before the variety’s registration. Case Summaries Gsk Consumer Healthcare S.A.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Law Protection: An Imperative for Prosperity of Rural Poor and Their Settlement” by V. Natarajan, Joint Registrar of Trademark & GI, India. In India, registration, and protection of geographical indications relates to goods only. Prohibition of registration of geographical indication. Day 11 (17 th September 2021).

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 11, 2022

In a complaint filed at a Seattle federal court last June, Bungie accused AimJunkies.com of copyright and trademark infringement, among other things. Initially, the parties entered settlement discussions. ” AimJunkies further notes that Bungie has no plausible trademark infringement claim and wants these dismissed as well.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summaries of posts on the new Patent (Amendment) Rules, and some thoughts on safeguards which can be used by intermediaries to prevent trademark infringement. Anything we are missing out on? Drop a comment below to let us know. Pfizer Inc. & & Ors v.

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Patently-O

APRIL 4, 2023

Apple Computer Company was founded in the mid-1970s and almost immediately sued for trademark infringement by Apple Corps (the parent company of Apple Records). The two eventually reached another settlement that transfers substantial rights over to Apple Inc. It also filed to register a trademark on the mark. ” Slip Op.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 29, 2024

Do read our summaries of the post on the DHC restraining generic competitors for Ibrunitib, Delhi High Court’s finding on opposition and examination process, and some quick tidbits on the Ram Mandir, Oppo-Nokia dispute settlement, and the Bombay High Court order on Pan cards.

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The TTABlog

MAY 1, 2022

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Tee-Tee-?-Bee) Bee) has scheduled five oral hearings for the month of May 2022. The hearings will be held via video conference. Briefs and other papers for each case may be found at TTABVUE via the links provided. May 12, 2022 - 12 PM: In re Flexa Network Inc. securities. securities.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

If the creator has greater leverage or financial means than the enforcement-targeted business, the result of these demands is often swift settlement. Plainly, predicting the merits of a copyright claim in this realm is extraordinarily difficult, and for many small businesses, settlement is the better part of valor. Associated Press v.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

On one hand, they can lead to an amicable settlement between the parties and prevent lengthy litigations. Image from here Kia Wang vs The Registrar of Trademarks & Anr. Would Sending a Cease-and-Desist Notice Harm Your Chances of Securing an Ex Parte Ad Interim Injunction? What’s the best way forward? Emami Ltd.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 4, 2022

” Read the SEC’s settlement order here. Kennington’s practice focuses on brand strategy, trademark and copyright registration, maintenance and enforcement, general counsel assistance and the entertainment industry. ARE SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER PROMOTIONS DEAD? Kennington’s Attorney Profile. Zach Eyster.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The first communal settlement of the Hare Krishnas was built in 1968 in West Virginia, USA and since then the ISKCON has been successful in establishing a huge base of followers along with over 800 centres all around the globe. They first filed for registration of “ ISKCON ” as a trademark at the trademark registry in Mumbai.

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43(B)log

JUNE 20, 2022

Laches can bar both injunctive relief and damages in trademark cases, and here the court grants a motion to dismiss based on laches. It has a 2014 registration for “Darkside NYC” for live musical performances by a band; the production of musical sound recordings; and websites with information about music or entertainment.

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