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SpicyIP Tidbit: MP High Court Sets Aside Excise Commissioner’s Order for Not Considering Similarities Between Competing Beer Labels 

SpicyIP

This decision thus raises questions about the scope of powers granted under the state’s excise laws and their intersection with trademark law. This unclear delineation of responsibility for determining similarity raises important questions about the consistency of such assessments under both excise and trademark laws.

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IP as a political instrument in Russia

The IPKat

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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Trademarks vs. Generic Terms: Can Generic Terms be Trademarked?

IP and Legal Filings

Can their names be officially protected under trademark laws?At At first, it might seem a little confusing as Trademarks are like- ‘special signs’ that help us know where products or services come from. Imagine a place where a tea stall named “Chai Chai Chronicles” warmly invites you to enjoy a cup of tea.

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India – Trademark Protection in the Hospitality Industry

Kashishipr

Therefore, to protect your business in the hospitality industry, you must seek protection via Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) , specifically by registering your hotel or restaurant brand name and logo as trademarks. Here in this article, we shall shed light on the relationship between Trademark Law and the hospitality sector in India.

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Hot Take on the Wavy Baby Decision (Guest Blog Post)

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

2d 410, 414-415 (SDNY 2002)) that the Supreme Court expressly used to “offer as one last example” of “a case with a striking resemblance” in which the Rogers test was cabined. But especially in a case of an alleged parody, that doesn’t answer the trademark use question. Nope, the Supreme Court didn’t say that. Nature Labs, LLC , 221 F.

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"ICE MONSTER" for Electronic Cigarette Liquid Not Confusable With MONSTER ENERGY, Says TTAB

The TTABlog

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." Opposer launched its MONSTER ENERGY drinks in 2002 and has enjoyed enormous sales (approximately 2.5 1, if not top three, in the entire US in e-liquid sales." TTABlogged here.

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Protection of Trademarks in Cambodia

IP and Legal Filings

Regarding the IPR matters, Cambodia has issued the following legal documents: • Law concerning Marks, Trade Name and Acts of Unfair Competition dated January 8, 2002; • Law on Patents, Utility Model Certificates and Industrial Designs, in force since January 2003; • Law on Copyright and Related Right, in force since March 2003.