IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The judgment made budget retailers realize the price they must pay for imitating established brands and stressed the virtue of originality in design, even within the lower end of the market. [3] As the markets are changing all the time, so will be the understanding and application of trademark law.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 8, 2023

The Plaintiff’s first registration in India dates back to the year 1993 in Class 16, and the Plaintiff claimed to have been utilising and holding registration rights for the Trade Mark since October 2003 for the hospitality industry (class 42). It might be challenging for a brand owner to provide evidence of market confusion.

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The IPKat

JUNE 25, 2023

It then issues to those local producers, whose pepper is compliant with the PDO’s requirements, a certificate that allows them to market their products under the PDO “Piment D’Espelette”. The defendant, an unidentified producer from that region, owns a pepper company called Biperduna, in operation since 2001. So what happened earlier?

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 2, 2021

Intellectual Propriety (IP) rights holders are under the perpetual threat of counterfeit goods in the market that is growing exponentially with advancing technology and a surge in cross-border trade among countries. A Unique Temporary Registration Number (UTRN) is generated on filing the online application.

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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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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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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 8, 2024

IMPROTANCE OF PATENT REGISTRSTION The registration of the Patent is essential for the inventors and businesses alike, providing a multifaceted protection for an invention. The registration unlatches the possibility to monetize the invention. Moreover, a patent registration makes the competitive advantage stronger.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Background In 2001, McCain GmbH (the Intervener) successfully registered the following three-dimensional sign as an EUTM: Registration was obtained for goods in Class 29 (pre-cooked potato croquettes and products based on mashed potatoes frozen) of the Nice Classification.

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The IPKat

JULY 12, 2024

5(3)(k) of the InfoSoc Directive 2001/29 ) from the possibility to register ‘brat green’ as a colour mark. Should she decide to change her approach and seek trade mark registration (or enforcement), though, she may have to tackle genericide claims, due to its extensive use fostered by her current marketing strategy.

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The IPKat

MARCH 25, 2024

98 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. In this respect, protection must not be linked to the personal needs of the designer but to the time of registration or use.

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Intepat

APRIL 23, 2024

This principle was firmly established by the Supreme Court of India in the landmark decision of Cadila Health Care Limited vs. Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited (2001). This oversight means there is no effective mechanism to prevent the registration of fraudulent or deceptively similar names for medicinal products.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 12, 2023

billion in 2001 to USD 120 billion now. Although word marks are by far the most popular tool employed by organisations in this industry, there are numerous other unused tools that can give a competitive edge in the market. The trademark of Coca-Cola is its most valuable asset.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 27, 2022

Just like trademarks, registration for them is not mandatory, but if it is registered the protection becomes airtight. This statute also gives the rightful owner ‘copyright’ in design, which means the proprietor has exclusive right to use the design on article belonging to the class of its registration.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Under Indian Trademark regulations, the deceptive similarity is additionally a ground to not grant a trademark registration. The bustling flea markets of Mumbai and Delhi are testament to the wide array of cheap knock offs available. Mahendra and Mahendra Paper Mills Ltd. Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 18, 2021

For example (the details vary a little depending on defendant, but you get the picture): The STURGIS BIKE WEEK registration dates to 1997; defendants’ “Sturgis Motor Classic” came from 1997-98. During this period, defendants continued to grow and develop their inventory and marketed “Sturgis” and “Sturgis Motor Classic” rally products.

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The TTABlog

JULY 17, 2024

The USPTO refused registration of the proposed mark WHOLESALEHOME for "Cloth for wiping or dusting, deeming the mark to be merely descriptive under Section 2(e)(1). The Examining Attorney based the refusal on the connection between the mark and the nature of the means through which the goods are sold (i.e., wholesale).

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 11, 2022

Note: I’ve often told the story of how Epinions implemented COPPA in 2001. If true, 1M visitors is a *much* lower threshold than 1M account registrations. The post Minnesota Wants to Ban Under-18s From User-Generated Content Services appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. Boy, were they pissed.

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SpicyIP

JULY 23, 2023

The plaintiff is the proprietor of the word marks “Zenith” and other “Zenith” device mark and the defendant had registration over “Zenith” device which was later revoked by the IPAB, causing the defendant to use the impugned variant. The Delhi High Court held that since both the marks are registered a case of infringement does not arise.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Background In July 2001, an EU trade mark application was filed for the word sign ‘Vita’ for certain Class 9 goods, and later registered in September 2005. Ownership of the registration was subsequently transferred to Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd (the predecessor to Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Ltd, ‘the applicant’).

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The IPKat

JANUARY 25, 2024

In the meantime many competitors have entered the market with their “bricks” that perfectly combine with Lego’s bricks. In the meantime many competitors have entered the market with their “bricks” that perfectly combine with Lego’s bricks. On 2 February 2010 Lego obtained RCD No.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 7, 2023

Background A German company (applicant) obtained in 2003 the registration of the 3D trade mark No. The applicant claimed the light brown colour and the seniority of its German trade mark registration dating back to 2000. The nullity action was successful and the trade mark registration was cancelled due to several reasons.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

All these modern biological research works are time consuming, costly, and require several replicates and trials on animal and plant model systems before the product launch in the commercial market. Patents in biotechnology are required to maintain competitiveness in the market.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This has led to a significant number of deceptively similar marks in the market. The Act under Section 11 of the Act prohibits the registration of the trademarks which are identical or deceptively similar to existing marks for similar goods or services. As a result, Courts have had to address this issue from time to time.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 19, 2022

Since domain names have a worldwide outreach, its registration is done by an international organization called the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Even before applying for registration, the registrant will have to check whether his domain name is similar to any other registered domain name in the WHOIS.

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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] This is evidenced as an artistic work enjoys protection throughout the life of the author plus sixty years; whereas a design only enjoys protection for 10 years from registration.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

This was because a non-exclusive licence agreement between Ford and AC Cars in 1996 stated that it was limited to vehicles manufactures in the UK, but was “without limit” as to sales and marketing territory, meaning that AC Cars could sell cars into the US, provided it carried appropriate insurance.

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The IPKat

JULY 26, 2021

MOCCA (and picture)’ as shown below, filed by a company named Rui Chang in March 2011, was approved for registration in China in May 2012 (No. E.g., the book Coffee Blending published by the Guangdong Economic Press in 2001 wrote that ‘Yemen coffee is the original Mocha coffee, named after the old name of the port of Al Mukha today’.

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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. But the facts pertaining to its market share indicate that the mark has achieved distinctiveness. The Court referred to the Supreme Court judgment in Laxmikant V.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2021

4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 ) was that doing so would undermine the copyright protection of the standards at issue. On the copyright/trade mark front, a case on the registrability of the marks ‘ ANIMAL FARM ’ and ‘ 1984 ’ is still pending before the EUIPO’s Grand Board of Appeal. In this case, Public.Resource.Org, Inc.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

The plaintiff has registered its “Social” trademark and states to have invested considerably in its advertisement from 2001-2023. First, it argued that the plaintiff concealed material information that the registration of its mark was removed for non renewal in 2010 and was renewed only in 2019.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 15, 2024

19, 27 (2001) (Ginsburg, J.); The plaintiffs responded by moving for partial summary judgment on the issue of ownership, based on the presumption of validity that attaches to timely copyright registrations. Nealy (Guest Blog Post) appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. Andrews , 534 U.S. at 37 (Scalia, J.,

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

AUGUST 16, 2021

4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 ) was that doing so would undermine the copyright protection of the standards at issue. With respect to the copyright/trade mark overlap, a case on the registrability of the marks ‘ ANIMAL FARM ’ and ‘ 1984 ’ is still pending before the EUIPO’s Grand Board of Appeal.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2022

The owner of no less than six registrations for various forms of CALIFORNIA OLIVE RANCH is a company named California Olive Ranch, Inc., (“COR”) located in Chico in Butte County northeast of the state capital Sacramento. See illustration.). 5279505 and Reg No. But Mother Nature also can be a disrupter.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 5, 2022

” [1] The best part about a copyright is that its registration is typically inexpensive and straightforward. The next time you would like to protect a great innovative design you expect will be a big hit on the market, you should consider obtaining a design patent. Scenario 2: Protecting Novel Designs by Patent. ” [8].

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IIPRD

JANUARY 23, 2023

It further expanded its domain as a manufacturer by establishing a market for its self-made products such as kindle for e-book services, audiobook and ‘cloud computing’ web storage services. LEXIS 18660 & 2001 U.S. It aimed to provide a huge choice selection, at low prices via ensuring fast delivery satisfying the consumer base.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 27, 2023

Under Indian Trademark regulations, the deceptive similarity is additionally a ground to not grant a trademark registration. The bustling flea markets of Mumbai and Delhi are testament to the wide array of cheap knock offs available. Mahendra and Mahendra Paper Mills Ltd.

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Above the Fold

JULY 5, 2022

1] The best part about a copyright is that its registration is typically inexpensive and straightforward. The next time you would like to protect a great innovative design you expect will be a big hit on the market, you should consider obtaining a design patent. Scenario 2: Protecting Novel Designs by Patent. 844, 850 (1982)). [21]

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