IIPRD

MARCH 13, 2025

With so many IPs available trademarks, patents, copyrights, and more – how can you choose the right one for your work, product, or business? Trademarks are governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 in India. Key Features: Registration of PV is mandatory under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 4, 2022

There are various important judgments, some stated below citing the role of deceptive similarity in infringement of trademarks in India. In this particular case, the most important issue lies within the major concept of deceptive similarity which has been discussed within the Trademarks Act, 1999. Concept of Deceptive Similarity.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A color combination trademark refers to a trademark composed of two or more colors in a certain proportion and in a certain order, which can be registered and protected in China since the amendment of the Trademark Law in 2001. By: Linda Liu & Partners

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 9, 2022

The encouragement towards innovation is legalized under Intellectual copyrights patents and trademarks Rights are provided by the states around the globe. Unlike patents, trademark protection is held indefinitely. 483 (2001) ). Introduction: Appreciating art, culture, and innovation is a prevalent practice for ages.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

This idea is supported by a new working paper published by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Its introduction in 2001 was sudden, the technology is ideally suited for software piracy, and it wasn’t notably interrupted during the sample period which ends in 2007. Patent and Trademark Office. Subscriptions.

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Olartemoure Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

La entrada Spanish trademark law reform se publicó primero en OlarteMoure | Intellectual Property.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 18, 2021

27 trillion and has seen exponential growth over the last twenty years , when it was valued at some $ 390 billion in 2001. As of 20 20 , the total global pharmaceutical market was valued at about $ 1. Market value is expected to exceed $2.1 trillion by 202 7.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Since Article 8 of the Trademark Law of China (2001) stipulates that a three-dimensional sign can be filed for registration as a trademark, three-dimensional sign trademarks (also known as the “three-dimensional trademarks”) have been formally included in the scope of protection of the Trademark Law of China.

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IPilogue

JUNE 30, 2022

On May 09, 2022 , the Delhi High Court protected the title of the iconic Bollywood movie “ Sholay ” from trademark infringement and passing-off by a U.S. The lawsuit was filed in 2001 when the defendants were found to have registered the domain name ‘www.sholay.com’ for its website. Can movie titles be protected as trademarks in India?

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 7, 2021

In 1996, the Comox First Nation in British Columbia brought a claim against an Indigenous artist from a different tribe over the use of the trademark “Queneesh”, which had been used to describe the defendant’s art business. The court ultimately decided against the band because “Aboriginal rights are outside the scope of trademark law.”.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Notwithstanding the particularities of copyright and its link with national cultures, difficulties and long lead-times have also accompanied the creation of single titles and single rule-books in other areas of intellectual property, notably trademarks and patents, where they are now a reality.

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Texas Intellectual Property Law Blog

JULY 30, 2020

Texas residents may have heard that a Massachusetts brewery is under pressure by Duke University to change its name over allegations that its name, Iron Duke, infringed on the university’s trademark. Hansen’s Naturals alleged that Rock Art was violating its trademark with one of its beers, the Vermonster.

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Texas Intellectual Property Law Blog

JULY 30, 2020

Texas residents may have heard that a Massachusetts brewery is under pressure by Duke University to change its name over allegations that its name, Iron Duke, infringed on the university’s trademark. Hansen’s Naturals alleged that Rock Art was violating its trademark with one of its beers, the Vermonster.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

In the spring and summer of 2022, following the international sanctions imposed upon Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, Russia introduced several landmark changes to its IP law, most notably to patent, trademark and copyright laws. for protection of its trademark “L.O.L. Thus, in April 2022, deciding on a case brought by a U.S.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 2, 2021

India’s Accession to the Locarno Agreement: Amendments to the Design Rules, 2001 & Other Impacts. India formally acceded to the Locarno Agreement on June 7, 2019, and subsequently, the Design Rules, 2001 were amended in January 2021. July 26, 2021]. The Madras High Court in Praba’s V Care Health Clinic v. July 29, 2021].

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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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Garrigues Blog

JANUARY 25, 2023

To register a trademark in Spain, an application must be filed at the Spanish Patents and Trademarks Office (SPTO). If everything is correct, the trademark is published in the Official Industrial Property Gazette (BOPI). How long does a Spanish trademark registration last? However, it can take longer.

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Garrigues Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Trademarks displayed in audiovisual works can be a real headache if the associated legal aspects fail to be taken into account. Both Spanish and European trademark laws and case law have shed some light in this regard. It is common practice in the audiovisual world to be particularly careful with any trademarks displayed on screen.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 27, 2023

There are various important judgments, some stated below citing the role of deceptive similarity in the infringement of trademarks in India. This dives into the necessary and impetus role of the intellectual property laws to protect the business and goodwill of companies being subject to trademark infringement left, right and centre.

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Garrigues Blog

APRIL 23, 2024

The Supreme Court has confirmed that the use of another’s trademark to identify the prize in an advertising campaign constitutes an act of trademark infringement and ordered the infringer to pay compensation for damages. regarding the use of the ZARA trademark, as previously discussed here.

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Garrigues Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) clarifies the scope of third-party use of trademarks, taking into account the changes introduced in the European Directive on trademarks. regarding the use of the ZARA trademark. The Commercial Court No.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Plaintiffs also alleged infringement of Monbo’s right of publicity, unjust enrichment, and violations of the Lanham Act and related Maryland trademark law. The 2001 Documentary “sold 50,000 copies in two weeks and revolutionized the Baltimore dirt-bike culture,” inspiring a sequel and plans to make a third film.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 12, 2021

What is the Supplemental Trademark Register, and how does it differ from the Principal Register? Officially called the “ Supplemental Register ,” it is one of two United States federal trademark registers. What is a Supplemental Register Trademark? Moving a Trademark From the Supplemental to the Principal Register.

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Greenspoon Marder LLP

MAY 6, 2013

Just two days after the Boston Marathon bombing, two companies applied to trademark the words “Boston Strong.” Patent and Trademark Office to trademark the phrase, which became a rallying cry for Boston, to use for clothing and accessories. By: Sharon Urias, Esq. Born Into It, Inc., Washington D.C.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

We’ve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so we have a fair sprinkling of cases dealing with copyright, patents, trademarks, competition law etc. The suit concerned agreements dating back to 2001 between IPRS and ENIL regarding broadcasting music in certain cities. Golden Tobacco Ltd [Delhi High Court].

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 30, 2023

Types of IPR Basically, there are four types of IPR Patent Trademarks Copyrights Trademark and Metaverse Trademark is the visual symbol that differentiate between trademarked goods and services from each other. Allegations of trademark infringement have already been made in several instances in Metaverse.

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Garrigues Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Often, during scrutiny and examination of an intellectual property portfolio, trade names will be found among the trademarks. It is not uncommon when reviewing a client’s intellectual property portfolio to find distinctive signs which in Spain are protected by trade names rather than trademarks. In particular, article 7.1

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SpicyIP

MARCH 4, 2022

We’re pleased to bring you a guest post by Sangita Sharma, looking at the Supreme Court’s order in the trademark infringement case Renaissance Hotel Holdings Inc. Vijaya Sai and Others seems to have missed an opportunity to provide clarity on this question in a trademark infringement case hinged around Section 29(2) and (3).

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Patently-O

APRIL 1, 2022

This is a pending trademark case involving the mark CLEAR that Dolce Vita uses on their shoes. The USPTO expected the shoes to be transparent and so refused to register the trademark because it was deceptively misdescriptive. In re Dolce Vita Footwear (Fed. Royal Appliance Mfg. 3d 1357, 1361 (Fed. DolceVitaBrief. TTAB Decision.

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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. Trademarks A trademark is a recognisable, non-functional indication that a company uses to set its products apart from those of its rivals.

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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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SpicyIP

JUNE 12, 2023

Highlights of the Week Vistara: The Limitless Possibilities of (Trademark) Expansion Image from here Recently, a Division Bench of the DHC held that Vistara Home Appliances’ use of the Vistara trademark was in bad faith and likely to cause confusion among consumers. Gap settles Patagonia trademark lawsuit over pocket design.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The cause of action in the original suit was the alleged breach of a settlement with the plaintiff, caused by the defendant’s continued use of the plaintiff’s trademark in advertisements on the big search engine. 2001), wherein spoliation has been discussed. The court referred to the case of Silvestri v. Motors Corp.,

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 2, 2021

The IP rights holders can either record their IP beforehand, enabling the Customs authority to suo motu monitor shipments and exclude, detain, seize, destroy, or dispose of the merchandise that it suspects to be counterfeit or infringing the recorded trademark; or make a complaint to the Customs authority under the domestic Customs legislation.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 8, 2023

Introduction The Respondents were sued by the Appellant, the owner and holder of the trademark “RENAISSANCE,” seeking a permanent injunction against the use of the allegedly infringing trademark “SAI RENAISSANCE” and any other marks that are confusingly similar to the Respondents’ mark, “RENAISSANCE.”

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 4, 2024

It was held that the defendant’s use of the impugned mark was infringing upon the plaintiff’s trademark rights. The defendant applied for EVJPM which was opposed by the plaintiff and the defendant did not respond to the same abandoning the trademark application. The petitioner proved prior use by placing documents on record since 2001.

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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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