Patently-O

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Judge Stoll will separately join Erika Arner (Finnegan) for what looks to be an interesting discussion on IPR/Infringement litigation interplay. Featured talks from both David Gooder, Commissioner for Trademarks and Mollybeth Kocialski, Director of the Rocky Mountain USPTO. Lots more here – check out the agenda.

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Erik K Pelton

JUNE 10, 2023

Last week, Erik provided comments to the USPTO’s Trademark Public Advisory Committee regarding proposed changes (increases) to many trademark fees. Pelton & Associates, PLLC Regarding “Trademark Public Advisory Committee Public Hearing on the Proposed Trademark Fee Schedule” The following are comments provided by Erik M.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 1, 2024

December 26, 2023(Delhi High Court) The plaintiffs alleged that the defendants’ trademark ‘GK WELLNESS’ and their logos, infringe the plaintiffs’ trademark ‘GK HAIR’ and sought an interlocutory injunction against the use. Rapper Eminem seeks protective order in the “Shady” trademark dispute with Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The multi-day IPWatchdog program includes an impressive roster of speakers and topics. Monday and Tuesday will cover a host of IP related topics ( agenda ), including patent monetization, the PTAB, litigating in Texas, Patent Monetization, Trade Secrets at the ITC, SEPs, as well as Trademark & Copyright topics.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 18, 2023

The IP Intensive starts with a 2 week seminar series where students are exposed to a variety of IP related topics, followed by a 10 week placement at an organization to allow students to gain working experience. Students also meet biweekly to discuss current IP issues.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 31, 2024

Two webinars on trade secrets in the EU On February 8, the European Communities Trademark Association (ECTA) and the Bulgarian Patent Office will jointly host a webinar on the EU Trade Secrets Directive. The events will cover topics such as SEPs, crypto and blockchain disputes, among others. Registration is open here.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

However, what would happen if business houses wanted to trademark the name of the god they worshipped? As a result, the rise of hypersensitivity to religion, religious texts, and religious symbols determines the jurisprudence around the utilisation of such marks under Indian trademark law, even if they are not strictly prohibited.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 18, 2022

This includes the protection and enforcement of patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade dress, trade secrets, privacy, and related subject matter. Topics covered at this year’s event include the following: Patent prosecution. Cross-border issues in IP litigation. Corporate litigation. Law Practice management.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 24, 2023

There was a range of programming at Design Day, including remarks from Derrick Brent, Deputy Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office and Karen Young, Director of TC 2900, who delivered the “State of the Design Technology Center.” Koninklijke Philips NV (PTAB October 25, 2022) and Ex parte Grede et al.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Another person or entity has applied for a trademark at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the “USPTO”) that is similar to your trademark. One option is to institute an opposition with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the “TTAB”) to challenge their registration of the mark. What can you do?

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The IPKat

JUNE 24, 2023

Hosted by Carpmaels on 28 June from 6PM, Sophie Lawrance (Bristows) and Tess Waldron (Powell Gilbert) will be looking at what these developments mean for UK litigators acting for SEP licensors and licensees in this space. The event is hybrid. To register click here.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Unlike trademarks, where quick raids against counterfeiters can be launched within hours from the filing of an administrative complaint, design protection previously relied on more formal, lengthy and expensive administrative or civil litigation. I covered this topic in more details in a previous blog ( here ).

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

On the subject of EU trade mark law, the panel concluded from the General Court’s decision in T-65/20 Kneissl that the requirements to prove genuine use of a trademark in the EU remains strict and in line with the EUIPO’s (in)famous BIG MAC decision : It is no longer “use it or lose it” but rather “use it – and specifically prove it – or lose it”.

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azrights

JUNE 19, 2023

So, they regard the legal rules that prevent them from trademarking descriptive names as a hurdle to be overcome, rather than as an indication that they should reconsider their choice. Instead of wasting money litigating, they should draw a line under the matter and find a stronger name. That’s the drawback with meaningful names.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Unlike trademarks, where quick raids against counterfeiters can be launched within hours from the filing of an administrative complaint, design protection previously relied on more formal, lengthy and expensive administrative or civil litigation. I covered this topic in more details in a previous blog ( here ).

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Patently-O

MAY 23, 2022

Prior to the mid-1990s, patent litigation took place in district court silos. District judges managed these cases based on their general litigation background, which rarely extended to patent cases. Experienced patent litigators, many of whom also prosecuted patents, brought their technical and litigation experience to the table.

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IPilogue

JULY 29, 2021

Panelists included Trademarks Partner Wynnie Chan , Engineering & Technology Partners Reshika Dhir and Paul Horbal, Life Sciences Counsel Ainslie Parsons , and Director of Recruitment & Professional Development Ryan Baker. A background in STEM is not required to work at B&P, so long as you are willing to learn new things.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

This article summarizes the top developments reported on our blog and in patents, trademarks, and copyright law in 2021. Introducing the College of Patent Agents & Trademark Agents. On June 28, 2021 , the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents Act came into force. Trademark Law. Parody in Trademarks is No Joke.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Mike has many years of experience representing major brands in cross-border litigation in both domestic and international Courts. We look at current hot topics, explore collaboration opportunities, best practices to tackle threats, and how legislative and regulatory frameworks could evolve to better serve brand owners and consumers.

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The IP Law Blog

JULY 15, 2021

As a result, the USPTO has requested comments from the public on 13 topics, which can be found at this link and are paraphrased and summarized below. Explain how the status of patent eligibility jurisprudence in the United States has affected any litigation for patent infringement in the United States in which you have been involved.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 20, 2024

Moreover, as the 1987 report notes, IP litigation was very limited at that time, except for trademark law. which regarded protecting IP as less important (through litigation cost) than serving other needs (?), the larger legal consciousness that made people see IP litigations unworthy of much attention? Anything else?)

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

They included stories of the Patent Agent examination, the Indian Innovation Act, the opening of the Trademark database, the presumption of patent validity, and the South Asian Basmati fights and more. This raised a question did the registrar of Trade Marks have the jurisdiction to revoke the ‘MANJAL’ trademark?, But this is not all!

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Olartemoure Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Local public figures are always seeking a piece of the pie and pose claims as soon as they hear anything similar to their history or name in a potential movie; and a lot of brand managers are still unaware of when it is ok to have their trademark shown in a movie.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 30, 2023

Dabur, who is no stranger to product disparagement litigations, (see here , here and here ) approached the Calcutta High Court, alleging disparagement. The rationale for this order was that the video contravenes section 29(9) of the Trademarks Act and is targeted towards ‘Real’.

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Velocity of Content

AUGUST 4, 2021

Thinking about the topic a little more broadly, as with blogs, the DMCA processes are available to podcasters. Also, some podcasters may be relying on Trademark (more than on copyright) as their primary IP shield. As would be a Creative Commons license, an option that I plan to get into in more detail in a subsequent post.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Natarajan, Joint Registrar of Trademark & GI, India. Before explaining the topic, Mr. V. – Contractual disputes include patent and software licenses, trademark coexistence agreements, and distribution agreements for pharmaceutical products. Period 1 (06:00 PM-07:30 PM): “The Indian G.I. He had spoken on-.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

As many of our readers know one of the most recurrent tax-related topics that come into discussion in the IP field is the so-called Patent Box (sometimes also - more properly - defined as the Innovation Box since it is not all about patents ). 50 of 24.4.2017).

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Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

Welcome to Traverse, where we discuss the hottest topics in Internet law. Domain Names & Trademarks. Let’s say that you are a small business or start-up company that is trying to secure a domain name that matches your trademark. The Internet is a Highly Complex Place. And what are the legal issues at hand?

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Plaintiff argued that it should have been able to use the testimony of its principal, but even during deposition, plaintiff’s counsel stated that he “was not [there] to talk about causation and damages” and objected to questions directed to him about damages, declaring that this topic would be exclusively “within the scope of expert opinion.”

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Panel #2, TM, moderated by Vice Dean Felix Wu Jack Daniels says that use as a trademark is special: like copyright’s bête noire, confusion caused by trademark use is the central concern of trademark law. I’ve left out the parts specific to registered trademarks and the reference to treaties. Taco Cabana, from 1992.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

We have covered several introductory topics about 337 Investigations at the International Trade Commission (ITC) through the lens of its most common context [1] —as another forum for patent litigation. [2] 3] However, patent litigation is but one potential use of this forum. What are the Benefits of Litigating at the ITC?

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 15, 2021

Topical Highlight. They highlight that this failure is typified by the stark realities that have come to light in a pending public interest litigation before the Bombay High Court [BHC], regarding access to life saving drugs. Ensuring Access to TB drugs: Is Compulsory License the Way? The Delhi High Court in Krown Biscuit Pvt.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 15, 2021

As a result, the USPTO has requested comments from the public on 13 topics, which can be found at this link and are paraphrased and summarized below. Explain how the status of patent eligibility jurisprudence in the United States has affected any litigation for patent infringement in the United States in which you have been involved.

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Bio Law Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The ChromaDex litigation goes back to September 2018, when ChromaDex filed an action alleging infringement by Elysium’s dietary supplement BASIS® that includes NR. Patent and Trademark Office is in the process of collecting comments from stakeholders. Patent Nos. § 101. See e.g., United Cannabis Corp.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

DECEMBER 2, 2020

For more information about any topic herein, please see our October 20, 2020 webinar, “ IP and Cannabis: The Current Landscape ,” or contact your Fish attorney. Trademark protection is available for cannabis companies (canna-brands) through a combination of federal, state, and common law sources. FDA Regulation.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Patent and Trademark Office Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) recently released an updated Orange Book patent/biologic patent study on August 11, 2021. The first study covering these topics was released on March 13, 2018, and the second on July 18, 2019. Trends Over Time.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This should apply to both websites that illegitimately use a brand’s trademarks within their domain name and websites that do not but are wholly dedicated to infringement. If there is a trademark in the domain, a UDRP procedures can be initiated, which Corsearch supports with. Picking up the phone, surprisingly, still works.

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