Erik K Pelton

MARCH 11, 2022

In our continuing effort to combat trademark scams and raise awareness of this important issue, we have recently submitted comments to the FTC. Because there are many types of fraud and government impersonation, only a handful of other commenters mentioned trademark issues. ” More than 100 comments were submitted. About Erik M.

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The IPKat

APRIL 30, 2024

Should the EU unify copyright laws? The session started with the highly disputed topic of copyright unification with Prof. Rosati highlighting that the journey of EU copyright harmonization is a long one involving a great number of directives, a few regulations, and multiple interventions from the Court of Justice of the European Union.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2024

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. In fact, the only way to benefit from trade secret protection is to keep the information secret. As the U.S.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 1, 2023

For both individuals and businesses, trademarks stand as valuable assets, offering protection for unique brands, logos, and slogans. However, there are instances where an individual perceives that a trademark application by another person infringes upon their rights or interests. What is Trademark Opposition?

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MAY 2, 2023

Some of these issues are specific to doing business with the government and others are broader issues that all companies face when using AI, and generative AI (GAI) in particular. This rapid increase in the use of AI creates a number of legal issues, some of which are addressed below. If you have not done so yet, now is a good time to get started.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 28, 2020

And trademarks have been along for the ride. While there were not, in my opinion, any major court developments affecting trademark owners, there have been many other events and changes that have impacted the world of trademarks over the past 12 months. The year’s biggest story impacted trademarks in a few different ways.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 27, 2022

A Non-Disclosure Agreement (abbreviated as NDA) is a legal document signed to safeguard the previously-mentioned sensitive information. In this article, we will focus and analyze only the commercial application of an NDA by understanding how it could be used to protect a business and its IP assets.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

by Dennis Crouch Earlier this month, the Federal Circuit issued a decision in the case of In re Chestek that, on its face, simply upheld the USPTO’s requirement that trademark applicants provide their domicile address. It does not alter the substantive standards by which the USPTO evaluates trademark applications.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 4, 2021

The relatively new advent allows the marketers to put the barcodes on several different items and allow smartphone users to scan them and discover more information. Can we Trademark QR Codes? However, if you incorporate a QR code into a logo, you can file a Trademark Application to register that logo.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The guide will quickly become leading the go-to source as Federal Judges manage their growing trade secrecy caseloads. The following guest post comes from Berkeley Law Professor Peter S. The following is an introduction and request for comments. – D.C. They have been instrumental in the Sedona Conference Working Group on Trade Secrets.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Trademark is a form of intellectual property which includes any sign which is capable of being represented and drawn graphically and is able to distinguish one’s goods or services or both from the competitors. Registration of a trademark is not necessary, but is highly advisable. Who can register a trademark? Any individual.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 8, 2022

In this blog we will talk about the process of registration and what type of protection is provided under the designs act. Intellectual Property Rights come in various forms. One of them is ‘Design’ which is a composition of colors, shapes patterns, etc which add value and attraction to the product. Parts of a product.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

After all, reflecting on what’s passed helps us anticipate what’s ahead. Those who haven’t checked our Sifting Through SpicyIP Pages series yet, can check SpicyIP Flashbacks and see what we found thus far while journeying through the months of Junes , Julys , Augusts , and Septembers. Swaraj’s post is on this point.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Copyright registration may be obtained to create a public record of the work and to assist the copyright owner in enforcement of their rights. is obtained by application to the U.S. is obtained by application to the U.S. In the U.S., the case of Burrow-Giles Lithographic Co. Sarony, 111 U.S. Years later, in 2005, the U.S.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

What is AI? As the modern workplace becomes increasingly more open to and reliant on the use of technology generally referred to as AI for daily tasks, this begs the question, what exactly is AI? One method of anticipating and quelling potential liabilities that may arise is through deploying certain internal AI policies.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

failed to renew their trademark ‘WHIRLPOOL’ in India, causing the registration to expire. had been using its trademark since 1937, and secured registration of their trademark in India on 1956, however, their failure to renew it in 1977 proved to be a mistake as it enabled N.R. WELL-KNOWN TRADEMARK – WHAT IS IT?

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Without further ado, here’s what I found in Septembers: (If you have missed the previous posts of this series or want to follow it, please check SpicyIP Flashbacks !) Yes … the current level of accessibility wasn’t always the case in the IP domain neither in trademark nor in patent domain! I think it was the first (and only?)

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Public disclosure or inadequate legal protection can risk your rights to commercialize and monetize your product. Software products, functionality, and source code can be protected through various means, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and non-disclosure agreements. Jump To: Trademark Protection for Branding.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 19, 2023

Introduction Be it a trademark, patent, copyright, intellectual property has become an important part of the company’s success. As Revlon has also established its position in India so, considering the ‘trademark’, Revlon has a connection with India. In the case of Revlon Inc. In the case of Revlon Inc.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Instead of protecting consumers, this bill gives trademark owners absolute control over online marketplaces by overturning Tiffany v. Because the bill makes it impossible for online marketplaces to avoid contributory trademark liability, this bill will drive most or all online marketplaces out of the industry.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Over the past four years, anti-piracy campaign Operation 404 has become a permanent fixture in the enforcement calendar with the results of new phases announced every few months. The latest results relating to the sixth wave (Operation 404.6) million downloads in Brazil alone.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Here’s what Anna writes: Can AI be considered a PHOSITA? As AI continues to advance and permeate various aspects of our lives, including healthcare, finance, and technology, understanding its role and level of expertise in these fields becomes crucial for developing appropriate policies and legal frameworks. Code § 103 ). US , 850 F.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Sunanda Bharti on the Michelin Stars and its interaction was trademark laws. Image from here Mischief, Manifestation, and the Michelin Trademark! As an IP enthusiast, the author perceives this as a trademark matter. Bharti is a Professor of Law at Delhi University, and her previous posts can be accessed here. By Dr. (Prof.)

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Introduction What separates long-established print and electronic media from social media is that it comes along with a bunch of techniques for its usage. Ensuring Compliances of IP laws Trademarks and logos: On media platforms, names and emblems are commonly used to advertise companies and services, both visually and orally.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

What are Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)? Trademarks: Trademarks safeguard brand names, logos, symbols, or phrases that distinguish a startup’s products or services from competitors’ Registering a trademark ensures exclusive usage and prevents others from causing confusion among consumers.

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The IPKat

MARCH 17, 2022

Okonkwo attended the meeting and now reports on how it went and what should happen next. Here is what Ifeanyi says: Nigeria's quest for its own statute for the protection of Geographical Indications gains momentum by Ifeanyi E. Katfriend, Ifeanyi E. The TWG was given 7 months from August 2021 to draft a sui generis GI law for Nigeria.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

What is an intellectual property right? So what is IP exactly? Let’s look into what those intangible assets might be, and how they can be protected. This is where trademarks play a role. Trademarks can last indefinitely. Intellectual property (IP) can seem abstract. It’s often called intangible.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Registrar of Trademarks. SpicyIP Tidbits: Clarification on Jurisdiction of High Courts after the Tribunals Reform Act 2021, and Need for Reasoned Orders for Rejecting Patent Applications. We’ve had a busy week at SpicyIP with lots of IP developments on and off the blog. Did we miss anything big? Let us know in the comments below!

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Probably with the large trend of IP awareness the companies are becoming more and more diligent in safeguarding their IP. Effective and timely registration of IPs is now what the company strives for. Things to be aware of while filing Patent Application. An earlier publication can be done at the request using Form 9.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

At the circuit court level, the law of copyright preemption of contracts is a circuit split-plus, with at least two and as many as four differentiating positions on what might constitute preemption. by guest blogger Kieran McCarthy Many characterize the law of copyright preemption of contracts as a circuit split.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 12, 2023

Guest Post By Leena Chitnis, Founder & CEO, Timberdog ® In today’s fast-paced business environment, intellectual property (IP) has become an invaluable asset for emerging companies. It includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Let’s delve into the specific reasons why.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

AUGUST 18, 2021

One small sign that the Database directive is under pressure is in the current Public consultation on a set of European Digital Principles. Much bigger pressures come from the 2019 Open data and public sector information directive , the 2020 proposal for a Data governance regulation , and the still to be announced proposal for a Data Act.

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The TTABlog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Its claim of use analogous to trademark use failed because its prior publicity "was not sufficiently clear, widespread and repetitive." Registrant Harwood International enjoyed a constructive first use date of October 6, 2014, the filing date of its underlying application. Hydro-Dynamics v. Int’l Shoe Co., Chain & Cable Co.,

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Hence, the traveling chaos of F1 is a world filled with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and Trade Secrets. ABSTRACT The Adrenaline rushing sport of Formula One is not just a race among the twenty best drivers or pilots in the world but among the ten best Formula One car constructors. These teams develop a car from scratch.

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SpicyIP

JULY 22, 2023

While there are a number of aspects covered by “Artificial Intelligence”, ranging from definitions to scope, from life-saving to life-threatening, there has been surprisingly limited public policy discussion on the intersection of AI and IP in India. Basheer and here for a post by Prof. Arul Scaria). Arul Scaria).

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The IP Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

While these systems may have been programmed and/or trained by a human, the human may not have actually invented the apparatus or method claimed in the patent application. entitled, “Devices and Methods for Attracting Enhanced Attention” with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). 16/524,350 (“the ’350 Appl.”)

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JIPL Online

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

If the title sounds familiar, you are part of the reason Booking.com successfully trademarked “Booking.com” while paving the way for owners of similar marks to receive trademark protection. ii] Further, the Court barred a per se rule that a “generic.com” mark is automatically generic and thus cannot be trademarked. [ii]

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