The TTABlog

MARCH 2, 2022

Slade and yours truly, The TTABlogger , will present a webinar entitled "What Non-US Practitioners Need to Know About US Trademark Law and the Recent Trademark Modernization Act ("TMA")," on March 10th from Noon to 1 PM EST , sponsored by Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C. Admission" is free. Register here.

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The TTABlog

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Slade and yours truly, The TTABlogger , will present a webinar entitled "What Non-US Practitioners Need to Know About US Trademark Law and the Recent Trademark Modernization Act ("TMA")," on March 10th from Noon to 1 PM EST , sponsored by Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C. Admission" is free. Register here.

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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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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Guess What? E-mail subscriptions to the TTABlog are available. Just enter your e-mail address in the box on the right to receive a daily update via Feedblitz. You may also follow the TTABlog on Twitter: @TTABlog. 31: TTAB Affirms Section 2(a) Refusal of "NATO" for Tents, for Falsely Suggesting a Connection With. Yes] Precedential No.

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Greenspoon Marder LLP

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Featuring: Sharon Urias, Partner and Justin McNaughton, Partner Join our monthly webinar series to discuss the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 and the new, less expensive process of canceling trademarks.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

What Does the Book Cover? Chapter 2: What is an Advertisement? What Changed from the Fifth to the Sixth Editions? What Changed from the Fifth to the Sixth Editions? FTC and the Trademark Modernization Act. It is available for purchase in the following formats: * DRM-free PDF file. Price: $12.

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SpicyIP

JULY 14, 2023

Although clubbed under IP, copyright is a world away from patents and trademarks, and when you talk about history, facts need to be placed in their context and perspective. We are now very pleased to bring an intellectually delightful stream of consciousness piece by Achille Forler, triggered in response to our IP History posts.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 10, 2022

These two fancy names bear good news for trademark challengers. Anyone thinking of canceling a trademark registration should be encouraged by the Trademark Modernization Act. Known as TMA, the new rules give IP owners more cost-effective ways to attack trademark registrations based on non-use.

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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. “The Federal Trade Commission (“Commission”) proposes to commence a rulemaking proceeding to address certain deceptive or unfair acts or practices of impersonation. Introduction.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

I asked: “ What were the first trademarks? “ ChatGPT replied: The use of trademarks can be traced back to ancient times, when craftsmen and traders marked their goods with unique symbols or designs to identify their origin or quality. However, trademark protection in the U.S.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Starting on December 3, 2022, the new deadline for trademark Office Actions is three months. Recently, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) amended its Rules of Practice under the Trademark Modernization Act (“TMA”) of 2020. What Happens If I Miss the Deadline?

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Here is what Kasim has to say: The task of writing on the subject matter of intellectual property (IP) is always an onerous one for a lot of reasons. One of such reasons is the volatility of IP law. IP law is mutably capricious in nature; it changes almost daily in its scope, scale and tenor.

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Copyright Lately

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Here’s what it all means. Echoing the film’s resurrection, the copyright in The Passion of Joan of Arc once lapsed, only to be revived in 1996 by the Uruguay Rounds Agreements Act. Yes, yes, Steamboat Willie will enter the U.S. public domain on January 1, 2024—and that’s a shame. copyright lapse for A. copyright terms.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Let’s see what the other IP blogs have been up to this week:- Trade Marks “Metaverse” has become centre stage after Facebook announced that it had changed its company name to “Meta”. The Fashion Law recently wrote a post specifically discussing what the metaverse means for trade mark owners.

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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. Photo by Engin Akyurt ( Unsplash ).

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Patently-O

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The company had waited too long to file for patent protection and so it turned to trademark. The USPTO complied and issued registered two trademarks on the filter shape. With the trademark registration in-hand, the district court partially granted SoClean’s motion for preliminary injunction. Litigation ensued.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2023

With an increasing number of countries joining this unique international trademark registration framework, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a specialized United Nations agency in Geneva, has administered over a million trademark registrations worldwide. What is a Provisional Refusal under the Madrid System?

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SpicyIP

MAY 8, 2022

An image of a notepad with ‘Trademark’ written on it from here ). What is the most important development on the Indian trade mark infringement scene in the last couple of years? What is the most important development on the Indian trade mark infringement scene in the last couple of years? Eashan Ghosh. (An

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Velocity of Content

AUGUST 4, 2021

Early implementations of what became podcasts were even referred to as “ audioblogs.” (Early implementations of what became podcasts were even referred to as “ audioblogs.” In this post, we’ll shift our attention to podcasts which —as far as copyright is concerned— may be considered the audio-based sibling of blogs.

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Patent Trademark Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Why is nonuse of a trademark registration a problem? The US trademark registration system differs from those of foreign countries which do not require usage of their registered trademarks. In the US, a registered trademark must be used continuously on the goods or services identified in the registration.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Without further ado, here’s what I found in the Januarys: Virtual World, Gaming, and IPs: Sifting through January pages, a decade-old post by Deepshikha Malhotra caught my attention, discussing Property Rights in the Virtual World. Image from here Welcome back to the “ Sifting Through SpicyIP Pages ” series!

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Intepat

MAY 24, 2023

What is the Madrid System? More and more countries have signed up to this unique international trademark registration system. Its provisions made the Madrid System more modern and flexible and have led to its global expansion. The process of trademark registration internationally under the Madrid System can be read here.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Troia claimed that he did not use the LoanStreet trademark in commerce. However, the court points out that he referenced the trademark in keyword ads (the court cites Google’s upper-left labeling to reinforce the point), which normally would be a use in commerce. The court largely sides with LoanStreet.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 20, 2021

What may seem like a harmless activity in the spirit of fandom can at times give rise to copyright infringement. . What may seem like a harmless activity in the spirit of fandom can at times give rise to copyright infringement. . Photo by Muhammad Faiz Zulkeflee ( Unsplash ). Emily Chow is an?IPilogue?Writer

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

While Rogers thus supplies the rule for most of what people think of as “speech,” there are caveats: Rogers has not been applied to disputes about the names of noncommercial organizations. This basic question has three different answers, all regularly used in any given jurisdiction—this is not a matter of circuit splits.

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Patent Trademark Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

What is a TMA petition based on trademark nonuse? Third parties can now file petitions to remove some or all of the non-used goods or services in a trademark registration without going through the more expensive and lengthy process of a TTAB trademark cancellation. The TMA final rule can be found here.

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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Whether you are looking to make your own non fungible token to sell or you’re looking to buy an NFT as an investment, you need to be aware of copyright and trademark laws that might apply to your NFT. Trademark rights can be even more confusing to navigate in the world of NFTs. What is Intellectual Property?

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 10, 2022

The Trademark Modernization Act (“TMA”) was signed into law on December 27, 2020. Below are the most notable changes made by the TMA and key takeaways for trademark practitioners and brand owners. New Procedures for Challenging Registered Trademarks and Pending Applications.

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Larson & Larson

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

What is Intellectual Property? . Modern law defines intellectual property as separate and distinct from tangible property. The interpretation of the Constitution ensures that trademarks and patents get monitored at the federal level. At the federal level, the Lanham Act represents the primary statute supporting trademark law.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

RT: What would you say to the argument that the different treatment is justified by the role of consumer harm in the two causes of action? Doesn’t totally deal w/Lanham Act 43(a) claims, but it’s notable that your precedents on the false advertising side are California consumer protection claims. Beer Nuts, Bulls’ Eye v.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Despite its importance, it is frequently overlooked since most people do not comprehend it and its linkages to e-commerce are not evident. Regardless, intellectual property and e-commerce are inseparably linked. IPR is extremely important in all of these cases because the value of these items must be preserved.

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Intepat

MAY 2, 2024

Understanding Quantum Computing In modern technology, quantum computing has emerged as a beacon of revolutionary potential, promising to redefine the boundaries of processing power and computational efficiency. However, this future leap brings challenges, especially in IPR.

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The TTABlog

JULY 2, 2021

E-mail subscriptions to the TTABlog are available. Just enter your e-mail address in the box on the right to receive a daily update via Feedblitz. You may also follow the TTABlog on Twitter: @TTABlog. TTABlog Test: How Did These Three Section 2(d) Appeals Turn Out? TTABlog Test: Are These Two "Bull" Designs Confusingly Similar For Auto Parts?

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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. — Section 106(1) of the Copyright Act says that “the owner of [a] copyright has the exclusive right[] to reproduce the copyrighted work.”

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

DECEMBER 28, 2021

USPTO regulations implementing two new procedures for challenging registered marks, as well as other provisions of the Trademark Modernization Act (TMA), went into effect on December 18, 2021. Generally, the new procedures enable streamlined challenges to registrations for non-use within certain timeframes. have not changed.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

What does a 200+ year old fox have to say about who owns social media accounts?). This is the latest entry in a long-running legal battle between Hayley Paige Gutman, a bridalwear designer, and JLM Couture, her one-time employer. On appeal, the Second Circuit vacates the account transfers to JLM. This includes determining the original owner.”

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Kashishipr

JUNE 3, 2021

In the modern world, things such as overseas inter-company transactions of IP, franchising models, licensing, mergers, and acquisitions, etc., As embodied in the Internal Revenue Code, IRS regulations, and case laws, IP includes patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, know-how, and computer software.

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