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Abstract In the changing landscape of intellectualpropertylaw, Trademarks have gone beyond the traditionally used symbols, names, logos to enhance the non-traditional identifiers. Unlike conventional trademarks that primarily use visual elements, non-conventional trademarks engage multiple senses to foster brand recognition.
But a prominent bar to such registration shall appear when the colour would be used in relation to a product denoting the quality or function of the product [28] —for example, registration of the colour ‘red’ for a brand of apple juice. 2003) 27 PTC 478 at para 63. See also: Libertel Group BV and Benelux-Merkenbureau [2003] E.T.M.R.
The single color or color combination of a product’s packaging can obtain Trademark Protection only if it is capable enough to be recognized by the general public as unique or belonging to a specific brand. 2003 (27) PTC 478 Del. It also encourages safeguarding the interests of the traders and consumers in the market.
However, outside the realm of brand marketing, when celebrities make use of a phrase, to the point of it becoming associated to them, it becomes a catchphrase of their own. Conclusion Indian intellectualpropertylaws and judiciary’s position on the trademark of celebrity catchphrases is a bit shaky.
magna cum laude , from George Mason University School of Law in 2014 and his B.S., Dr. Caleb Bates focuses his practice on intellectualpropertylaw, with an emphasis on patent prosecution, strategic counseling, and worldwide patent portfolio management in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields. He received his J.D.,
Lipton, ‘An Introduction to Smart Contracts and Their Potential and Inherent Limitations’ ( Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance , 26 May 2018) <[link] accessed 11 October 2022. [7] 14] Valentine Labaume, ‘The Protection of Fictional Characters under EU IntellectualPropertyLaw’ (2021) 4(2) SIPLR 34, 44. [15]
To prevent counterfeit goods from entering the local and international markets, brand owners may enforce their rights through the Pakistan Customs by filing a written complaint with proof of their IP registrations. The IntellectualProperty Act No.
Simply put, trademark genericization is the death of the mark as it no longer acts as a source indicator of the brand owner. Sadly, targets of genericization are often successful brands whose goods were or are market leaders in their sector. Another way is to use the brand as an adjective with the generic term. .’
He stated that his name is being illegally used in the movie affecting his personality rights and right to privacy, he further states that due to his widespread popularity and fame, his name is being used, just so that the movie could get some clout, compromising his brand value and goodwill. to be protected to avoid exploitation.
At the first instance this practise may look harmless, Since the brand does not officially associate with the organisers, it may pretend to believe as there is no use or direct infringement of the logo or name of the event. The Legal Gray Area: Does IP Law Fully Protect Against Ambush Marketing? What Is Ambush Marketing?
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