SpicyIP

JULY 14, 2021

We are pleased to bring you a guest post by Tahhira Somal, exploring existing frameworks of non-conventional trademarks, particularly those of smell marks, and assessing their role in the protection of certain traditional cultural expressions. One type of such non-traditional trademarks is a smell or scent mark. Image from here.

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DuetsBlog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Hotels, Ice Cream, and Shoes as Canvases for Great Brands. . Seth Godin has written about how Nike is a great brand because we can imagine what a Nike hotel would look like. . Speaking of ice cream, Ben & Jerry’s is another great brand , like Nike. . How about another test of brand strength? . sneakerheads.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

They entered into a trademark war over the common starting syllable ‘THE’ as both the outlets deal with identical goods and services. THEOS’ acknowledged ‘THEOBROMA’ as the owner of the trademark and agreed to not use the mark ‘THEOBROMA’ in any manner.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

AUGUST 9, 2021

Apparently, Monster launched its MONSTER ENERGY® drink brand including its ® mark (the “Claw Icon”) in 2002. Apparently realizing the importance of its brand, Monster owns at least fourteen federal trademark registrations that include the Claw Icon in various classes of goods and services (the “Asserted Marks”).

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

This may include creating products with certain distinct features, such as a particular smell or a sound that is exclusive to the product and the brand. Thus, several companies have attempted to manufacture products implanted with a particular smell that is exclusive to the brand. Global and Indian laws concerning smell trademarks.

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Intepat

MAY 16, 2023

If the property of a person can be protected, likewise, when a popular celebrity like Amitabh Bachchan faces possible harm regarding his brand, the same can be protected under his right to publicity. The Trade Marks Act, 1999 governs trademark law in India and provides for the registration, protection, and enforcement of trademarks.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 25, 2024

the Ninth Circuit revived a trademark infringement case previously dismissed on grounds that the First Amendment shields “expressive” trademarks from Lanham Act liability unless plaintiff can show the mark (1) has no artistic relevance to the underlying work, or (2) explicitly misleads as to its source. [1]

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The NAKED condom case returned to the TTAB after a CAFC reversal [ TTABlogged here ] and the Supreme Court's denial of the registrant's petition for writ of certiorari (September 2021). He conducted clinical trials in 2000 and manufacturing began in 2002-2003. He developed his own formula for a lubricant, as well as special packaging.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 2, 2023

The “FoxMandal” name and “FM” emblem were created and registered by Mr. Som Mandal in the early months of 2002, and it wasn’t until the partners of Fox& Mandal, including his own father, sought for the registration in 2006 that it was denied by the Trademark Registry. Introduction.

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The TTABlog

APRIL 6, 2022

Applicant ADOL sought registration of the marks SKËNDERBEU and GJERGJ KASTRIOTI SKËNDERBEU (Stylized) for "beverages from wine distillates, namely, brandy and grape brandy." The Board also pointed out that "as between a manufacturer and distributor, the manufacturer is presumed to own a trademark applied to the goods." See also Chem.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

This article summarizes the top developments reported on our blog and in patents, trademarks, and copyright law in 2021. Introducing the College of Patent Agents & Trademark Agents. On June 28, 2021 , the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents Act came into force. Trademark Law. Parody in Trademarks is No Joke.

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Garrigues Blog

APRIL 27, 2021

We should therefore reflect on the importance of designs in the past, present and future of our society in general, and on business activity in particular, where it undoubtedly offers a competitive edge in improving the appearance and function of products, contributing to innovation and the positioning of brands. What are the facts?

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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] These are the Copyright Act, 1957; Designs Act, 2000; The Geographical Indication Act of Goods Act, 1999; and the Trademark Act, 1999. Varsity Brands, Inc. , Tahiliani Design Pvt.

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IIPRD

MARCH 17, 2023

This regulation provides the responsibility of the manufacturer, and as per this regulation, product registration is not necessary. In Europe, the Nutraceutical sector is regulated by the European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA), and the regulations of the nutraceutical sector come under Directive 2002/46/EC.

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The TTABlog

AUGUST 30, 2023

SS Vape Brands, Inc. If that were the case, having a famous mark would entitle the owner to a right in gross, and that is against the principles of trademark law." The vape/smoke shops offer Opposer’s MONSTER and MONSTER ENERGY beverages in coolers displaying third-party brand names (e.g., Monster Energy Company v.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Trademark registration is another available tool cannabis businesses should employ to protect their brand. For additional information, check out our recent article about how to properly protect your cannabis-related trademarks. Canada (Commissioner of Patents), 2002 SCC 76. [3] 3] Monsanto Canada Inc.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

There are few e-commerce companies which explicitly make copies of brands such as Firstcopyclub, ShoesKartel etc. The scam can be at various levels and multi-facet forms including mimicking websites, selling cheaper copies of brands or even stealing ideas of originators [4].

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Intellectual Property such as patents, trademarks, brand value, copyright, etc have become foundational assets for several businesses, seeking greater importance and attention. The National IPR Policy of 2016 has resulted in increasing IP registration since its inception. Trademark as Collateral in the US.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

(I am unaware of any reported comparison, but I did find the latter compared to a toilet flushing and have seen the former’s trademark suffer indignities at times too ). Every sound trademark seems not only to signify something but to raise a question or two as well. Hence, the title of this piece and the discussion below.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

MSCHF has frequently targeted major brands. The Second Circuit stayed MSCHF’s appeal of the district court’s ruling that the Wavy Baby infringed Vans’ trademarks pending the Supreme Court’s decision in Jack Daniel’s v. Trading on the goodwill of the trademark” and using the trademark as a source indicator are two very different things.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 3, 2022

.” This four-part miniseries of posts provides a birds-eye view of protections available in China for two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) design elements of products or packaging under trademark, copyright, design patent, and anti-unfair competition laws. Trademark (symbols, designs). Trademark (3D designs).

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Techsquare has 2 more applications awaiting registration for ‘Alphard’ word mark and a device, under Class 12 for land vehicles, and the same have been opposed by Toyota in 2017 (word mark) ( pdf ) and in 2018 (device) ( pdf ). A public search report for the ‘Alphard’ mark can be accessed here ( pdf ).

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SpicyIP

MAY 15, 2023

Recently, tech brands Rario and Striker found themselves in a tussle over the exclusive right to use images and names of famous cricket players on their respective Online Fantasy Sports Platform. Delhi High Court Sets Aside 3 Orders from the Patent Office and the Trademark Registry, in 1 day! Case: Holyland Marketing Pvt.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Case Summaries Hmd Mobile India Private Limited vs Mr Rajan Aggarwal & Anr on 9 February, 2024 (Delhi HC) image from here The Plaintiff had filed a petition under Section 50 of the Copyright Act, 1957 for expunging the copyright registration against the Defendant.

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of my video Top Trademark Trends of 2023. 2023 might be considered the busiest year in the world of trademark developments in a long time. The Supreme Court heard a trademark case involving a trademark application for the phrase “Trump too small”, that it has not yet ruled on.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

We’ve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so it’s a mixed bag of cases dealing with patents, trademarks, copyright law etc. CCI , the Delhi High Court held that Chapter XVI of the Patents Act is a complete code in itself and overrides the Competition Act, 2002. CCI and Monsanto v.

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IP Whiteboard

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

BGL and its subsidiaries ( BGL Group ), including Manolo Blahnik, manufacture, distribute and sell luxury shoes and accessories bearing the “MANOLO BLAHNIK” name and brand, which are sold in over 65 countries including Australia. In Australia, Manolo Blahnik owns a number of trade mark registrations including: Reg No. 02 Jul 2002.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 11, 2021

Matt Sag: What looks like an increase over time may be an artifact of the way cases became available on WL post-2002 or so. Panel 18 – Trademark Liability: Jake Linford, Justin Sevier, Allyson Willis, Sex, Drugs, and Trademark Tarnishmyths Sex/drugs inherently tarnishing? Change in brand strength mediates purchase choice.

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