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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The IPKat

MARCH 27, 2022

One of these brands that has popped up on the AmeriKat's Instagram are riding boots from Fairfox & Favor. A very popular design of one of these boots is based on a traditional Spanish riding boot - the Regina boot or Heeled Regina - which looks like the below (and for a closer look click here ).

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The IPKat

AUGUST 14, 2023

In his view, the way that the TRIPS Agreement is structured including the practical implementation and interpretation of its provisions severely constrict the policy space available to developing countries to design their IP policy in a manner that addresses and suits their needs. Some Katposts here and here.

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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. The Design Act. 2000 along with Design Rules 2001. Google Scholar] Bainbridge DI. New York: Longman; 2002. Intellectual property. Google Scholar] New Delhi: Universal Law Publishing Co.

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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

” The Appellant learned that the Respondents were operating two hotels in Bangalore and Puttaparthi, noting that they had imitated their design, signage, and use of the phrase “RENAISSANCE.” It might be challenging for a brand owner to provide evidence of market confusion. A lawsuit trial takes a lot of time as well.

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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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The IP Law Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In 2013, Interprofession du Gruyère, sought and received from the USPTO a certification mark for a design with stylized font, for the letters “AOC”, a Swiss cross, and the words “LE GRUYÈRE SWITZERLAND.” This protected designation was superseded by adoption of the Protected Designation of Origin (“PDO”) for GRUYÈRE in 2001.

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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. Merck sues U.S.

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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. EXAM II – Design Specifications and Drafting and Interpreting Patent.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 2, 2021

Goods or items produced outside Bangladesh involving infringement of the Copyright Act, 2000 or infringement of layout design of integrated circuits that are intended for sale or use for commercial purposes within the territory of Bangladesh. Images of genuine goods (for trademarks and designs).

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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] 1] The fashion industry in India is extremely diverse in the type of fabric, labour, design, way of draping, and handwork that is used. Infringement Of IPR – Design or Artistic Work?

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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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LexBlog IP

JULY 5, 2022

The next time you would like to protect the design on a T-shirt, the pattern of design on fabric, or a jewelry design, you should consider whether your work can be copyrighted. In the event that infringement occurs, a designer must show that the infringer copied the designers copyrighted work. [5] ” [8]. .”

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In 2013, Interprofession du Gruyère, sought and received from the USPTO a certification mark for a design with stylized font, for the letters “AOC”, a Swiss cross, and the words “LE GRUYÈRE SWITZERLAND.” The test turns upon the primary significance that the term would have to the relevant public.

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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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Above the Fold

JULY 5, 2022

The next time you would like to protect the design on a T-shirt, the pattern of design on fabric, or a jewelry design, you should consider whether your work can be copyrighted. In the event that infringement occurs, a designer must show that the infringer copied the designers copyrighted work. [5]

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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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IIPRD

JANUARY 23, 2023

Williams-Sonoma commented that Amazon’s own product line “Rivet” has infringed patents of furniture designs. [3] It is also generally available to Amazon Brand Registry. LEXIS 18660 & 2001 U.S. 2] Amazon also is a manufacturer of patentable products thereupon can be sued or sue for its manufacturer goods. 4] Adaptix, Inc.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 3, 2023

Primer: Le Labo is a “mainstream perfumery,” not niche; owned by licensees Estee Lauder, designed by outside “nose,” who works for a “composition house” that develops perfumes for other people. A: Dupe houses exist—a lot of protectability comes from trade dress/branding/packaging, not from the scent. Dossier is a classic dupe provider.

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SpicyIP

JULY 24, 2024

Such mix-ups can happen between brand-brand, brand-generic, or generic-generic names. Imagine ending up consuming ‘Linamac’ (brand name) which is used for both Lenalidomide (treating cancer) and Linagliptin (for diabetes). Published in January 2024). It definitely sounds scary. vs Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.,

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The IPKat

JULY 26, 2021

What does the term ‘MOCCA’ evoke in your mind, a kind of coffee or a specific brand? Most of them regarded ‘MOCCA’ as a kind of coffee instead of a specific brand except one Italian colleague who also saw ‘MOCCA (almost phonetically identical to ‘Moka’)’ as referring to the Moka Pot (Italian wiki page for that here ).

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

The suit concerned agreements dating back to 2001 between IPRS and ENIL regarding broadcasting music in certain cities. The plaintiff was granted, through an agreement, an exclusive non-transferable, non-assignable license for selling, supplying, and distributing the defendant’s brands in domestic and international markets.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 2, 2021

India’s Accession to the Locarno Agreement: Amendments to the Design Rules, 2001 & Other Impacts. In a guest post , Yashi Agrawal writes about India’s recent accession to the Locarno Agreement and its implications for India’s design laws. Fonts and Typefaces: Are they Copyrightable? Other News from Around the World.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 25, 2023

Our goal was to shine a light on certain patent practices of branded drug companies. There’s not a single definition, but one common understanding comes from a 2001 paper by Carl Shapiro. patent thickets on branded drugs are overwhelmingly comprised of duplicative patents. We found that U.S.

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