JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Earlier this year, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released a Draft Amendment to its Trademark Law which, although not yet finalized, could result in significant changes to trademark applications and rights enforcement. By: Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP

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Plagiarism Today

JUNE 8, 2023

A new Supreme Court decision may mean some major changes for trademark law and might seem eerily familiar to those who have been watching. The post Poop Jokes, Jack Daniel’s and Trademark appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 2, 2023

A quick look at some of the most widely read Trademark Law updates and commentary published on JD Supra throughout 2022. By: Beacon Insights by JD Supra

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IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Current trademark law isn't sufficient to put a stop to copycat THC edibles that are making thousands of kids in the U.S. sick, many of whom are tricked into consuming them because they are packaged just like name-brand snacks, experts said Thursday.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Trademarks protect indicators of source. Can a creative work also act as a trademark? Copyrights protect creative works. Yes, and the character of Mickey Mouse as portrayed in Disney’s animated classic Steamboat Willie is a perfect case study in the concept of overlapping protections. By: Amundsen Davis LLC

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IPilogue

JANUARY 26, 2023

With the rise of significant non-fungible token (“NFT”) trademark disputes taking place in the United States, Canada is looking towards the outcomes of those cases in order to interpret Canadian trademark law in relation to NFTs. Nike argues that StockX told consumers that tokens would be redeemable for physical shoes.

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Likelihood of Confusion

JULY 7, 2022

The post WAL-ZYR versus ZYRTEC: Allergic to legislating trademark law? I have no problem using the TTABlog for a blog launching point every week. Why would I when I can riff on a post such as this one, about an. appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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The TTABlog

APRIL 28, 2023

The Trademark Reporter has issued its Annual Review of European Trademark Law, presented by Tom Scourfield of the UK, with contributions by an impressive roster of authors from across Europe. TTABlog comment: Once again, I thank The Trademark Reporter for allowing me to provide this issue to you all. Welch 2023.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Does this count as an artistic expression protected under First Amendment rights of expression and speech, or is it a trademark infringement upon a beloved fashion icon? Catching wind of the furry MetaBirkin NFTs, Hermès filed a trademark infringement and dilution lawsuit against Mason Rothschild, the creator.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 9, 2024

The UK Court of Appeal has for the first time chosen to diverge from a decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU"), making use of the powers given to it following the UK's exit from the European Union. By: Jones Day

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Olartemoure Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

La entrada Spanish trademark law reform se publicó primero en OlarteMoure | Intellectual Property.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Interestingly, Apple first filed the trademark for Dynamic Island with the Jamaican Intellectual Property Office (“JIPO”) back in July before filing it in the U.S. In this case, Apple filed the trademark application for Dynamic Island on July 12, 2022, in Jamaica, a member of the Paris Convention which recognizes the right of priority.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) circulated a draft amendment to the PRC Trademark Law (TML Draft Amendment) for public comment on January 13, 2023. The current TML Draft Amendment was prepared by a CNIPA working group established in 2022.

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Likelihood of Confusion

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

The Tata Group put out this press release about a trademark decision that some people seem to think is funny. The post Trademark Law: The Dismal Science appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™. It is evidently connected with this WIPO decision. Likelihood of.

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Likelihood of Confusion

JANUARY 10, 2023

The post India, Scotland in same news story: Must be trademark law appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™. The AP reports: An Indian court has ruled that Indian whiskey manufacturers cannot use the words Scot or Scotch to.

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Patently-O

MARCH 22, 2023

by Dennis Crouch The Supreme Court held oral arguments on March 21, 2023 in the international trademark case of Abitron Austria GmbH v. and will be holding arguments on March 22, 2023 in the whisky dog toy trademark case of Jack Daniel’s Property v. Hetronic International, Inc. VIP Products. Image above). Although U.S.

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IP Tech Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

The recently published Draft Amendment to the Chinese Trademark Law is proposing the introduction of important changes to the current trademark system in China. The draft Article 18 Trademark Law correctly removes the distinction between registered and unregistered well-known marks. For example, the actual art.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This year has seen a bonanza of significant trademark decisions, including several high- profile decisions from the Supreme Court. trademark law, yet in most cases returned to basic principles of trademark law to resolve the open issues.

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Above the Fold

JULY 7, 2023

Trademark law. Hetronic ) was the original case, a trademark dispute between plaintiff Hetronic, an American company, and Abitron, et. several European defendant companies who were accused of infringing on Hetronic’s trademarks. s worldwide sales under the trademarks that infringed on Hetronic’s mark.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

On 13 January 2023, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (“CNIPA”) published draft amendments to the PRC Trademark Law for public comment. This Draft marks the fifth time that the PRC Trademark Law is up for revision since its adoption in 1982.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Trademark Insight. With this format, we will be informing you at regular intervals about current trademark law decisions of German courts, the EUIPO and the European Union Courts. Each issue contains a subjective compilation of decisions that are interesting and/or relevant from our point of view. By: Hogan Lovells

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Likelihood of Confusion

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The post Best of 2013: WAL-ZYR versus ZYRTEC: Allergic to legislating trademark law? I have no problem using the TTABlog for a blog launching point every week. Why would I when I can riff on a post such. appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Convenience store giant 7-Eleven this week sued a Chicago-based law practice called Seven Eleven Law Group for trademark infringement, alleging that the firm, which specializes in trademark matters itself, is ripping off its name and its green and white color scheme, as well as unfairly profiting off its brand.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Trademark Insight. With this format, we will be informing you at regular intervals about current trademark law decisions of German courts, the EUIPO and the European Union Courts. Each issue contains a subjective compilation of decisions that are interesting and/or relevant from our point of view. By: Hogan Lovells

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IP Law 360

JULY 14, 2023

An independent union is using a logo that infringes Trader Joe's trademark, the grocery chain alleged in California federal court, arguing that customers may become confused with the similarities and that the company has incurred monetary damages.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 10, 2023

Trademark law. There have been many newsworthy rulings coming out of the Supreme Court in the last two weeks, so it is understandable if you missed this one. On Thursday, June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Tenth Circuit wrongly upheld a $96 million jury verdict, limiting the international reach of U.S.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In October, 2023, Korea passed a new trademark law to add flexibility to its strict trademark registration requiring that later-filed marks need to be completely unique from existing senior marks.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 16, 2023

NON-FUNGIBLE TOKENS AND TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT: WHERE DOES THE LAW STAND? StockX, LLC, Nike filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against StockX, LLC, an online resale sneaker retailer, in February 2022 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 14, 2023

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) decided the case of Yuzu Labs Public Benefit Corporation, 2017 WL 3102592. The TTAB is an administrative board that deals with issues arising out of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). By: Whitcomb Selinsky, PC

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As the renewable energy sector continues to experience significant growth and attract emerging companies, it becomes essential for entrepreneurs and business owners to understand the legal landscape surrounding trademarks and potential bankruptcy issues. By: Foley & Lardner LLP

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 17, 2023

The recently published Draft Amendment to the Chinese Trademark Law is proposing the introduction of important changes to the current trademark system in China. The draft Article 18 Trademark Law correctly removes the distinction between registered and unregistered well-known marks. For example, the actual art.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 13, 2023

Why You Should Attend - Recent years delivered major trademark law developments, underscoring the dynamism of this area of intellectual property law.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 13, 2023

Why You Should Attend - Recent years delivered major trademark law developments, underscoring the dynamism of this area of intellectual property law.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video “Can an Emoji Also Be a Trademark?” People often ask me, “Can I register an emoji as a trademark?” The purpose of trademark law is to indicate the source of a product or service. The post Can an Emoji Be Registered as a Trademark?

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Introduction In today’s digital economy, trademarks play an important role in developing a brand’s identity, establishing customer trust, and assuring market competition. Trademark violation raises significant issues. Cybersquatting is another type of trademark infringement.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The inculcation of such features into products and services has snowballed into the rise of a separate class of trademarks known as ‘non-conventional trademarks’. Global and Indian laws concerning smell trademarks. Smell marks and Indian trademark laws. [Image Source: gettyimages].

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JD Supra Law

MAY 1, 2023

In January of this year, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) published its draft 5th Amendment to the Chinese Trademark Law (a translated version is posted.)

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