LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

“The first step in determining whether an unregistered mark or name is entitled to the protection of the trademark laws is to categorize the name according to the nature of the term itself.” Showing how third parties refer to your mark on social media, in articles, or in communications. Platinum Fin.

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Social Media Advertising Advertising Trademark Law 52

IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 12, 2023

The trademark of Coca-Cola is its most valuable asset. The value of the Coca- Cola trademark has increased from USD 68.9 billion in 2001 to USD 120 billion now. [Image Sources : Shutterstock] The Coca-Cola firm is the best illustration of how much intellectual property rights (IPRs) might be worth.

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IP Intellectual Property Trademark Designs 98

SpicyIP

JUNE 13, 2024

2001) where the Court considered the potential for initial confusion sufficient for infringement. Underestimating the Persistent Relevance of Initial Confusion in Modern Trademark Law The Single Judge’s reasoning that initial confusion is transient and does not warrant protection seems misguided. Tandy Corp.,

Brands 56

Brands Branding Branding Marketing 56

SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

The suit concerned agreements dating back to 2001 between IPRS and ENIL regarding broadcasting music in certain cities. Google argued that even when the keyword is a trademark, it is never used in a ‘trademark sense’, thereby the invisible use of trademarks, as keyword, failing to meet the threshold to constitute infringement.

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IP Intellectual Property Copyright Trademark 143

SpicyIP

JANUARY 30, 2024

Recently, oncologist Dr. Vincent Rajkumar expressed his shock on social media over the fact that two different drugs, treating entirely different conditions, had identical brand names — ‘Linamac’. Image from here India’s Problem — Different Drugs, Identical Brand Names By Dinesh S. Thakur and Prashant Reddy T.

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Brands Branding Branding Social Media 116