The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Another crucial change is abolishing the national regime of exhaustion of IP rights for certain goods and brands. The list includes such well-known brands as Apple, HP, Panasonic, Siemens, Tesla, and Volkswagen. The list includes such well-known brands as Apple, HP, Panasonic, Siemens, Tesla, and Volkswagen.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Even the brand of the shop resembles Facebook’s logo. In 2001, the Supreme Court ruled that, on the premise of phonetic similarity, the name ‘Mahendra and Mahendra’ infringed the first brand name ‘Mahindra’ which had been in use for five decades and thus acquired a particular and secondary meaning. Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd.

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The IPKat

JULY 12, 2024

This state of pandemonium across social media platforms swiftly led fashion brands and luxury retailers to capitalize on this frenzy by re-branding their green products as ‘brat’. 5(3)(k) of the InfoSoc Directive 2001/29 ) from the possibility to register ‘brat green’ as a colour mark.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 8, 2023

It might be challenging for a brand owner to provide evidence of market confusion. Therefore, the Decision would aid brand owners in obtaining quick injunctive reliefs in cases of such blatant infringements. A lawsuit trial takes a lot of time as well.

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Patently-O

APRIL 1, 2022

Still, when I saw the brand name CLEAR as applied to footwear, I did not expect for the shoes to be transparent. . 2001) (focus on whether misdescription “materially induce[s] a purchaser’s decision to buy”), quoting 2 McCarthy on Trademarks § 11:56 (2000). Hoover Co. Royal Appliance Mfg. 3d 1357, 1361 (Fed.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 4, 2022

However, over the last two decades, the ability of computers to recognise content has become crucial for a wide range of applications (and this is not a list of the capabilities of HAL 9000 in " 2001: A Space Odyssey "). Amazon Brand Registry , Alibaba IP Protection Platform , eBay VeRO ) or third-party vendors (e.g.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 30, 2023

It will enable the metaverse to run smoothly without any brand abusing and illegal copying of the existing IP owners. 2000 along with Design Rules 2001. It includes protection of novelty, creativity, and uniqueness of each person and for it we require Intellectual Property Rights , to protect the creations of these ideas of people.

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The IPKat

APRIL 14, 2024

Malik shows how the TRIPS Agreement allowed flexibility for sui generis protections over plant varieties, which was harnessed during the development of the Indian Plant Variety Protection and Farmers' Rights Act 2001.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 12, 2023

To do this, food firms invest a lot of money in developing and promoting distinctive brands and are increasingly turning to intellectual property (IP) protection as a means of establishing or maintaining their leadership in the industry. billion in 2001 to USD 120 billion now. The trademark of Coca-Cola is its most valuable asset.

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Herbert Smith Freehills

JANUARY 19, 2023

International leading law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised GPA Global, a specialist in full service premium packaging solutions, on its acquisition of the French group Cosfibel, one of the world's leading providers of promotional packaging, gifting, and items for luxury brands.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 14, 2023

Out of the 14 demands made in 2001, the Doha Declaration only addressed six demands and most of these were demands relating to existing flexibilities in the TRIPS Agreement and so their inclusion in the Doha Declaration merely confirms the provisions of the TRIPS Agreement.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 16, 2023

FL 2027 variety of potatoes are used to manufacture chips for the “Lay’s” brand. Image from here.

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SpicyIP

JULY 14, 2021

Olfactory marketing is not only employed by restaurants for their food, but is also often utilized in supplementing branding because just like a logo, it helps the consumer identify the experience associated with a service or product. To shed some light on this, one can refer to the 2001 judgement of Surya Roshni Ltd.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 12, 2023

on 9 June 2023 (Calcutta High Court) A division bench of the Calcutta High Court allowed an appeal against the District Judge order and clarified that a civil court does not have jurisdiction to determine the validity of registration granted under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Chetanbhai Shah & Ors (2001 case) and held that where a case of prima facie passing off is made out, the Court ought to grant an immediate ex-parte injunction. states that “The brand names serve as information ‘chunks’. The general public may perceive ‘dialmytrip’ as an extension or affiliate of ‘makemytrip’.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 25, 2023

Only a few days ago, news was shared online that energy drink brand Alani Nutrition sued Rise UP and an influencer for copyright infringement and false advertising due to the allegedly unauthorised reproduction of one of its advertising campaigns. Its right pocket has a small star-shaped embroidery with the brand's logo.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The pharma industry too faces the issue of similar marks being branded and sold. The Judicial interpretation: A landmark case addressing this issue is the 2001 Supreme Court judgement of Cadila Health Care Ltd. In this industry, the trademarks not only play a crucial role in distinguishing the marks but also ensures consumer safety.

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

ITW advertises “the interchange between its products and the matching OEM manufacturer products” in its materials, sometimes including OEM interchanges for specific automotive brands in its package advertising. OEM: The court found laches; ITW had used OEM advertising since 2001 and J-B didn’t sue until 2020.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 13, 2024

Essentially, consumers are motivated to make positive efforts—such as verifying brand authenticity or switching websites—only if they perceive a substantial benefit from doing so. 2001) where the Court considered the potential for initial confusion sufficient for infringement. This is akin to the US decision in Autozone, Inc.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 8, 2024

The following 4 points are the criteria of patentability [2] – Novelty – This criteria states that prior of the application for patent, the invention should be completely brand new and not earlier publicly known or disclosed throughout the world. Lastly, it doesn’t only protect the invention, a patent generate a valuable IP asset.

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The IP Law Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

This protected designation was superseded by adoption of the Protected Designation of Origin (“PDO”) for GRUYÈRE in 2001. In 2012, Emmi AG, entered into an agreement with Interprofession du Gruyère, in which it agreed not to label cheese under its own brand as “gruyere.”

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BYU Copyright Blog

MAY 1, 2023

Customers can purchase flashcards, sound graphics, and the SECRET STORIES book in different kits and sizes.The first Secret Stories book was registered with the Copyright Office on April 27, 2001. Over the years that would follow, the works were continually revised, copyrighted, and republished several times.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 27, 2023

Even the brand of the shop resembles Facebook’s logo. Be it ‘Adibas’ or ‘Hike’, many brands with no manufacturing addresses populate the streets and corners building on the eponymous brand they rip-off”. The Delhi tribunal also ordered the shop owner to shoulder the burden of the value of Meta’s suit.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 4, 2024

Manu Bhaker’s Olympics Victory: Do Brands Violate Publicity Rights by Putting out Congratulatory Posts? The petitioner proved prior use by placing documents on record since 2001. The respondent was using the mark ‘MAMU ROSE’ since 2016 as mentioned in their application, however evidence for the same was not provided.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

2020), this narrow definition of infringement can create venue problems for name-brand pharmaceutical manufacturers. Celgene markets pamolidomide as a multiple myeloma drug under the brand name Pomalyst®. 1514 (2017), and the Federal Circuit’s application of it in Valeant Pharms. Mylan Pharms. 3d 1374 (Fed. Mylan Pharms.,

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 2, 2021

In 2017, Pakistan amended its Customs Rules, 2001, to incorporate a new chapter that deals with border enforcement of IPRs. It has simplified the procedure for action against the import of counterfeit goods, which are already prohibited under Pakistan’s Trade Marks Ordinance, 2001 , read with The Customs Act, 1969.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

This is another sculpture from the Banality series: Koons used a photograph for an advert created for the French prêt-à-porter (ready to wear) brand Naf-Naf in 1988, that had been published in various women’s magazines such as “Elle” and “Marie Claire”. The damages awarded in this case amounted to over €200,000. The parody defence.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 14, 2024

With regards to this, however, PepsiCo sufficiently argued that FL 2027, known as FC-5, is a specialized chipping potato with distinct qualities ideal for chip manufacturing under Lay’s brand and largely unsuitable for regular household cooking. PepsiCo further claimed that Dr. Robert W.

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IIPRD

APRIL 3, 2024

Introduction The Indian fashion market is pegged at an impressive value of $50 billion, out of which 10% consists of international luxury brands. [1] Varsity Brands, Inc. , Moreover, due to their limited popularity and brand appeal, their unique designs have a selling price which is within the reach of a larger middle-class clientele.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

This protected designation was superseded by adoption of the Protected Designation of Origin (“PDO”) for GRUYÈRE in 2001. In 2012, Emmi AG, entered into an agreement with Interprofession du Gruyère, in which it agreed not to label cheese under its own brand as “gruyere.”

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

Thomas in 2001. John McCormick works closely with businesses on brand adoption, protection, and enforcement in the U.S. She received her J.D., cum laude , from California Western School of Law in 2014, her Ph.D. in chemistry from Johns Hopkins University in 2008, and her B.S. in chemistry from the University of St. He received his J.D.,

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IP Whiteboard

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The Disputed Numbers were associated with the Manly Cabs brand, with some featuring as part of the livery of Manly Cabs’ taxis. In the Panel’s view, the Complainant was not using the smartnumbers as names or brands.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 23, 2023

It is also generally available to Amazon Brand Registry. LEXIS 18660 & 2001 U.S. This method is effective as it provides a fast and speedy resolution of the conflict and prevention from time consuming litigation, lessens the burden on Amazon for deciding such complex infringement issues and rebuilds consumer trust. [12]

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LexBlog IP

JULY 5, 2022

§ 102(a); see also Pride Family Brands, Inc. Turner Heritage Homes Inc., 3d 1314, 1320 (11th Cir. 7] Hamil America, Inc. GFI , 193 F.3d 3d 92, 108 (2d Cir. 8] Smith v. Dental Products Co. , 2d 140, 152 (7th Cir. 9] 35 U.S.C. § Carl’s Patio, Inc. , 2d 1214, 1217 (S.D. 10] See OddzOn Prods., Just Toys, Inc. , 11] Richardson v.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 21, 2024

14] Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, Basel III: International regulatory framework for banks, available at [link] [15] Indian Brand Equity Foundation, Navigating reforms and NPA challenges, Jun 25, 2024, [link] [16] Deolalkar, G. ” Economic and Political Weekly (2001): 4151-4156. [19] ” (2014). [14] Sivasubramanian.

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The IPKat

MARCH 27, 2022

One of these brands that has popped up on the AmeriKat's Instagram are riding boots from Fairfox & Favor. It sells well-known and artisan brands through its retail premises, online store and mail-order catalogue and has an annual turnover of £30million. The footwear part of their business accounted for less than 20%.

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Above the Fold

JULY 5, 2022

102(a); see also Pride Family Brands, Inc. Turner Heritage Homes Inc., 3d 1314, 1320 (11th Cir. 7] Hamil America, Inc. GFI , 193 F.3d 3d 92, 108 (2d Cir. 8] Smith v. Dental Products Co. , 2d 140, 152 (7th Cir. 9] 35 U.S.C. § Carl’s Patio, Inc. , 2d 1214, 1217 (S.D. 10] See OddzOn Prods., Just Toys, Inc. , 3d 1396, 1405-06 (Fed.

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