LexBlog IP

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”).

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The TTABlog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

In any case, here's the July-August 2021 issue of The Trademark Reporter (TMR). Bereskin , by Julian Bibb The reviewer of this book on the Canadian law of unfair competition finds that the author’s critical commentary and thoughtful observation make this one-volume treatise indispensable. pdf here ].

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 20, 2021

6) issue of The Trademark Reporter (TMR). In this Ladas Memorial Award-winning article, the author considers the potential for a “Wild West” of obscene, profane, and vulgar trademarks used and registered in the United States following the United States Supreme Court’s decisions in Matal v. pdf here ]. Tam and Iancu v.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 19, 2022

In at least one case, there are breaches of trademark law too. LaLiga Reports ‘Empty’ IPTV Players to the EC. Those detailed in the two images below are undoubtedly illegal services. While these are all straightforward cases, LaLiga goes further by attempting to paint software tools as infringing too.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

As we previously reported, in January of this year, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) published its Draft 5th Amendment to the Chinese Trademark Law.

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Likelihood of Confusion

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Michael Atkins reports that the colossus of American trademark law, J.T. Posted on July 25, 2007. McCarthy, is embarrassed by the narrow thinking of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. The post Best of 2007: Second Circuit’s “narrowness” embarrasses McCarthy appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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The TTABlog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The latest issue of the The Trademark Reporter includes a Commentary [pdf here ]. Thomas McCarthy on the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of his treatise, McCarthy on Trademarks and Unfair Competition. In this Trademark Reporter commentary, I respond." by Professor J. Supreme Court opinions. Congratulations!

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Fish & Richardson is pleased to announce that the firm has been named a “Law Firm of the Year” for Litigation – Intellectual Property and Litigation – Patent in U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2023 edition. Patent Law . Technology Law . Copyright Law . Trademark Law .

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Corsearch

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As a space inundated with trademark complexities, regulatory issues, a saturated marketplace, intense counterfeiting issues, and much more, the pharmaceutical industry represents perhaps the most complex area of trademark law.

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Likelihood of Confusion

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Public Citizen’s Paul Alan Levy reports: A few weeks ago, I commented on the efforts of mega law firm Jones Day to abuse trademark law to suppress articles it didn’t. The post Jones Day keeps chillin’ appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 5, 2024

Stories like these are all too common, but several factors convinced us to take a much closer look; Markscan involvement in yet another controversial takedown, infringement allegations against news reports, the possibility that Plex targeted the articles for non-copyright reasons, and if we don’t dig into these things, who will?

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 20, 2024

Before I dish out details, it needs to be highlighted that while IP research and teaching might have been lacking before the 2000s, the “scholarly” spirit in this field has been present nonetheless as evident from several judgments, articles (though very limited), parliamentary discussions, and reports like the Justice N.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

What is a registration of trademark? Trademark registration is not a mandate under the Indian trademark law, however it is advisable to go for a registration for certain reasons. The following steps are to be undertaken in order to get a mark registered as trademark under Indian trademark law: a.

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Likelihood of Confusion

MAY 11, 2024

A friend painfully close to the case forwarded this link reporting that Google has lost its appeal of a judgment for “trademark counterfeiting” against the French travel companies Luteciel and Viaticum: GOOGLE LOSES FRENCH TRADEMARK APPEAL A French appeals court upheld a ruling against Google’s advertising policy in a decision published (..)

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 28, 2022

The history of the federal trademark law is almost as old as the Constitution. On July 8, 1870, the Federal Trademark was enacted as the first US Federal law to protect the trademarks. In its place, a trademark law on March 3, 1881, was enacted that targeted the trademarks used in interstate commerce.

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SpicyIP

MAY 3, 2023

This incident is an addition to the trail of misadventures that trademark practitioners have faced before the Registry and we thought it would be beneficial to invite an experienced practicing trademarks lawyer to share with us their insights on this and the state of affairs before the Registry in general.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Using trademarks in domain names, linking, framing, meta-tagging, and framing are a few methods that could lead to trademark challenges. Cybersquatting is another type of trademark infringement. A fundamental tenet of trademark law is to avoid consumers being confused about the origin or source of products or services.

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Sander Law

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Canadian Trademark Application Processing Times. The Canadian Trademark office (CIPO) is experiencing significant delays in processing trademark applications. The backlog in applications is partially due to trademark law changes that occurred in June 2019. Current Time Estimates.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 11, 2022

As a trademark law firm, we represent a wide array of clients but predominantly focus on helping small business owners protect their intellectual property. In recent years, trademark scams have proliferated and become increasingly problematic, particularly for small business owners. About Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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The IPKat

MAY 11, 2024

The fruit industry news has been abuzz this week with reports that a new pineapple will soon be hitting the market in the United States. Unlike PVR law, however, trademark law imposes no obligations to maintain a direct link between a name and a plant. Merpel: now that’s a recipe for an expensive piña colada!]

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 31, 2024

While the “misleading the public” claim hints at perhaps a trademark infringement and/or passing off claim, the order doesn’t clarify what rights are allegedly infringed. Bar and Bench ( paywalled ) reported that the case is not only concerned with the use of the above image but also the tagline “Inventors of Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani.”

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In the United States as well, trademark laws prohibit the trademarking of generic terms because it would give someone a monopoly on a product. Company in 2011 submitted its four trademark applications to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the use of “BOOKING.COM” as a word trademark.

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Likelihood of Confusion

JANUARY 24, 2024

Markenbusiness News reports: Skyscrapers can not only be landmarks, they can also be trademarks as well. That has now been made clear by the owners of the 508 meter high, The post A 3-D trademark – Taipei 101 appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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Likelihood of Confusion

MARCH 17, 2024

The Associate Press reports: DES MOINES, Iowa Maytag may have to change the name of a new kitchen appliances. That’s after a small business owner in New Hampshire won a trademark infringement case against the Iowa appliance maker. A federal jury in Concord, New Hampshire, has found in favor of Attrezzi Fine Kitchen Accessories.

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The IPKat

MAY 17, 2023

Copyright Mr Justice Zacaroli finds manufacturing software copyright infringed and confidence breached in ex-employee fight Annsley Merelle Ward reported on the English High Court’s decision in PQ Systems Europe v Jeff Aughton and Factroia Ltd. But not only that, here’s what you missed from the IPKat last week.

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Likelihood of Confusion

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The Business Review (Albany) reports (reg. required) on what could be a very important decision relating to the importation of grey goods: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal. The post Grey is OK appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

For registering the trademark, it is essential to file a trademark application under the Chapter III of the Trademark Act,1999. While the online registration process of a trademark looks like an easy process, it contains intricate nuances which only a trained and professional practitioner would know.

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Likelihood of Confusion

AUGUST 23, 2023

Register reports that what would appear to be a very late in the game attempt by the original spammers — Hormel, makers of the presumably tasty canned meat. The post Spam Can’t Act appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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Likelihood of Confusion

DECEMBER 10, 2023

John Welch reports on a case involving the would-be registration for IRESTMYCASE.COM, an attorney’s website, wherein the TTAB reminds us that a URL (website address) alone does not constitute a. The post Give it a rest! appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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Likelihood of Confusion

JANUARY 17, 2024

A press release from Spam Arrest reports: Spam Arrest LLC, which. Hormel won’t give up. And neither will Spam Arrrest, LLC (which makes a great product I used for years). The post Unlovely SPAM appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Fish & Richardson is pleased to announce that the firm has been named a “Law Firm of the Year” for Litigation – Intellectual Property in U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” 2021 edition. Patent Law. Technology Law. Trademark Law. Copyright Law.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Off late these instances of trademark bullying has been a concern and persistent problem in many countries with large entities targeting the small enterprises just for the sake of business gains. 4] That Daily Basket had an entirely different user interface and the get-up was also way different.

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JIPL Online

APRIL 7, 2021

[viii] This massive dichotomy in prices forces fans to choose between the Scylla of paying hundreds of dollars for a jersey to support their favorite team because of sports licensing monopolies, and the Charybdis of perpetuating trademark infringement by knowingly or unknowingly patronizing these shady, unregulated vendors. (ii)

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Likelihood of Confusion

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The Denver Post reports a very interesting, and for trademark plaintiffs very troubling, decision that the Supreme Court has refused to review. It has to do with one of the. The post Where there’s smokes appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Catchphrases in Copyright and Trademark Law Copyright law guarantees artists the protection of their creative work while allowing others to expand upon it through its legislations. This reportedly led her to secure appearances worth $30,000, and widening her social media presence. [i]

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Intepat

MAY 24, 2023

These grounds may vary depending on the specific jurisdiction and the applicable trademark laws. Common grounds for provisional refusal include prior conflicting trademarks, lack of distinctiveness, generic or descriptive nature of the mark, or violation of local trademark laws and regulations.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

Ramsey is a Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law. She writes and teaches in the trademark law area, and was one of the signatories of the First Amendment Professors amicus brief filed in Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. by guest blogger Lisa P. Ramsey [Lisa P.

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