LexBlog IP

APRIL 5, 2023

There has been quite a bit of debate around the registrability of GUIs under industrial design law in India. While the Designs Act, 2002, recognised protection for GUIs, the Indian Patents Office has been reluctant to grant registration to GUIs. Vs. The Controller of Patents and Designs and Anr. [1]

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Olartemoure Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

16, 2001 Chocolates are by far the most popular Valentine’s Day gift, and the go-to gift for last minute buys. Although one would think that a patent on such an item would be beyond obvious, Verlooy Herwig obtained a design patent on heart-shaped chocolate only in 2001. Are you the heart-shape chocolate type?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The registered owner of a design is granted unrestricted rights to their registered Designs in India. The right to cancel a design registration is one of these rights. The Act and Rules relating to the Design Law of India clearly detail the cancellation procedure. PROCEDURE.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

A similar copyright controversy surrounding Van Gogh happened in 2001 between two websites featuring digital copies of Van Gogh’s works. They are designed to create crowd-pleasing versions of an artist’s existence who didn’t sell any work in his lifetime. So far, no organization has proposed to copyright its show.

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Intepat

JULY 14, 2021

The Delhi High Court already handles various IPR cases as a court of original civil jurisdiction, including civil claims for violation of trademarks, copyright, patents, and designs and writ petitions, revision petitions, and appeals. IP CASES PENDING BEFORE THE IPAB. CONCLUSION.

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Patently-O

JULY 13, 2021

Design Patent No. The reexamination examiner agreed with the challenge and issued a final rejection that the claimed design was anticipated by four different prior art references. 2001) (citing Gorham Co. Michael Piper of Conley Rose filed this one on behalf of an anonymous party challenging Zhang’s U.S. Door-Master Corp.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 11, 2024

[Image Sources: Shutterstock] The 179 th report of the Law Commission of India in 2001 highlighted the need for a detailed whistle-blower law, naming it the Public Interest Disclosure (Protection) Act, entailing the need for the protection of whistle-blowers in mitigating corporate criminal practices.

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The IPKat

MARCH 27, 2022

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 ). Although their products have the "country" look and feel about them, the products aren't designed for serious country wear.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The composer died in 2001 and left a detailed estate plan to ensure that his family members get a share of royalties from his songs. The complaint states that Jay Livingston established trusts that took over 15 years to design and required the assistance of several estate planning attorneys.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Act 2020 (Cth) (Amending Act) came into force on 18 February 2020 and was designed to prevent illegal phoenixing activity. Additional provisions amending the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) were aimed to encourage accountability by [.]

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Public exhibition Vs making available in the metaverse The list of E&L to copyrights contained in Directive 29/2001, which may be voluntarily adopted by the State members, includes a limitation to the reproduction right and right of communication to the public in Art. We will have to wait until the final judgment is issued.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

One of the first enacted changes concerned the rules for calculation of the compensation paid to the patent owner in the event that an invention, utility model, or industrial design is being used without the patent owner’s authorization. These rules were introduced in the 2021 amendment to Article 1360 of the Civil Code.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Therefore, as regards a portrait photograph, the protection conferred by Article 2(a) of Directive 2001/29 cannot be inferior to that enjoyed by other works, including other photographic works. This concept of reciprocity is a well-established adage not only in copyright law but also in design law as demonstrated elsewhere.

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Olartemoure Blog

JULY 17, 2023

Barbie was created in 1959, and when she was 42 years old, in 2001, Bratz entered the scene. These new dolls captured about 40% of Barbie’s market share in five years, creating tension between Mattel and MGA. La entrada Infographic | Barbie movie se publicó primero en OlarteMoure | Intellectual Property.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

MARCH 21, 2024

Women in STEM: Representation Matters March 21, 2024 KCPullen@doc.gov Thu, 03/21/2024 - 15:36 ICT Supply Chain Manufacturing Laurie Locascio, the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (Photo taken in 2001). Post by Laurie E.

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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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43(B)log

DECEMBER 20, 2022

From PR newswire, apparently a still from the 2001 film registered trademark For the 2001 Documentary, Monbo “organize[d] a group of highly skilled dirt-bike riders” to participate in a scripted film “that would highlight the exploits of an ostentatious group of dirt-bike riders in Baltimore called 12 O’Clock Boyz.”

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Olartemoure Blog

JULY 17, 2023

Barbie was created in 1959, and when she was 42 years old, in 2001, Bratz entered the scene. MGA alleged that Mattel had hired individuals to spy on toy designs and marketing plans. These new dolls captured about 40% of Barbie’s market share in five years, creating tension between Mattel and MGA.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Samsung : This was a case, from 2011 to 2018, where Apple took the word against Samsung, claiming infringement of its smartphone design and utility patents. 2] Adidas vs. The lawsuit raised an understanding of the value of enduring trademarks and the perils of “knock-off” designs. FAMOUS CASES OF TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT 1.Foreign

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 11, 2023

Mask work is a type of intellectual property protection designed to protect layout designs (topographies) of integrated circuits. Under the SCPA, a mask work is a series of related images that forms a design or part of a design used to produce an integrated circuit. Understanding Mask Work. In particular, Section 1213.2

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Soon after Yogesh’s blog recent post ( here ) highlighting the change in the Head of the IT office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) in light of a 27 August 2024 notification ( pdf ), it made sense to look at the broader issues that have been facing the CGPDTM. Prashant Reddy for his inputs on the post.]

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 27, 2022

PART 2: of the blog gives a detail about Copyrights, Industrial Designs, Geographical Indications, Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits, Plant Variety Protection and Trade Secrets. INDUSTRIAL DESIGNS. These are protected under the Designs Act, 2000, corresponding to Design (Amendment) Rules, 2014.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 30, 2022

Marcel sued Lucky Brand in 2001, arguing that the Petitioner’suse of “Get Lucky” in commercials infringed on the Respondent’s trademark. This case saw the issuance of several marks. These trademarks sparked a nearly twenty years legal battle between the two corporations, which went through three rounds.

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Patently-O

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

17, 2023) Last week, the USPTO released a document entitled “Supplemental Guidance for Examination of Design Patent Applications Related to Computer-Generated Electronic Images, Including Computer-Generated Icons and Graphical User Interfaces.” The statutory subject matter provision for design patents, 35 U.S.C. §

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

Design patent- This patent protects the unique visual appearance of the manufactured item. This means that a very similar patented design and shape are not eligible for patent grants. In biotechnology, the design of medical equipment can be protected through this act. There is a difference between the utility and design acts.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 30, 2023

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. Google Scholar] New Delhi: Commercial Law Publisher (India) Pvt. The Trademarks Act 1999 along with trade Marks Rules 2002.

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SpicyIP

JULY 4, 2024

Image by storyset on Freepik The office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM) on July 2, has notified the 2025 Patent and Trademarks Agent Exams. The Trademark Agent Exam is likely to be held on January 04, 2025 and the Patent Agent Exam is likely to be held on January 5, 2025.

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CoCal IP Law Institute

JULY 29, 2021

As set forth by the Supreme Court in the TrafFix case in 2001 (here), product configuration cannot be protected as trade dress if the product feature [.]. For our weekly SoCal IP Institute meeting on Monday, August 2, 2021 we will discuss the following: The intersection between the three types of IP protection available for products.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Like the EUIPO’s Trade Mark and Design Guidelines and to the USPTO’s Trade Mark Manual of Examining Procedure , the Guidelines 2022 are the main point of reference for all parties using the Chinese trade mark system. The Standards were subsequently revised in 1994, 1997, 2001, 2005 and 2016, summarising changes in legislation and practices.

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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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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.”

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IIPRD

APRIL 3, 2024

1] The fashion industry in India is extremely diverse in the type of fabric, labour, design, way of draping, and handwork that is used. Protection of Fashion: IPR Indian fashion houses have begun to toe the line of Western fashion houses by registering their designs and fashion works as IPR. [4] Tahiliani Design Pvt.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

AUGUST 27, 2021

11, 2001. . 11, 2001, was one of the worst-ever building disasters in recorded history — killing 2,749 people. 11, 2001. . These recommendations were not designed, however, to make buildings withstand aircraft impact. These recommendations were not designed, however, to make buildings withstand aircraft impact.

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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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SpicyIP

JULY 24, 2024

Following the DTAB’s recommendation, the Director General of Health Services (DGHS) took a proactive step by writing to the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks (CGPSD). The aim was to increase surveillance and enforce stricter trademark regulations for pharmaceutical products. vs Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.,

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Patently-O

MAY 2, 2022

.” On appeal, the Federal Circuit found that those contract provisions do not necessarily indicate any intent to experiment with the system design or to ensure that the invention works. Further, the Federal Circuit found that there was no reason why the sale was needed to further any design experimentation. In re Kollar , 286 F.3d

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 23, 2023

is the duty of the proprietor of an OPC to designate a successor who will assume control of the business upon the proprietor’s demise. The requisite number of individuals to establish a private corporation is two, whereas the minimum number of citizens for a public company is seven.An

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