SpicyIP

JANUARY 14, 2024

Subsequently, in December 2021, the PPVFR Authority revoked PepsiCo’s varietal registration certificate for FL-2027 following a petition by activist Kavitha Kuruganti, alleging false information in the certificate of registration. PepsiCo further claimed that Dr. Robert W.

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Intepat

JUNE 7, 2024

INTRODUCTION The historical narrative of color as a trademark unfolds as a captivating voyage intertwined with the evolution of branding methodologies and legal frameworks. The significance of trademarking colors lies in their profound impact on consumer perception and brand identity. In Colgate Palmolive Company And Anr.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 8, 2023

The Plaintiff’s first registration in India dates back to the year 1993 in Class 16, and the Plaintiff claimed to have been utilising and holding registration rights for the Trade Mark since October 2003 for the hospitality industry (class 42). A lawsuit trial takes a lot of time as well.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 26, 2023

Introduction Brand owners and traders have long embraced numeral creativity to captivate consumers. Names like 7-eleven, 5 Star, 7Up, and 99acres resonate with consumers, widely reflecting the innovative use of number as brand identities.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 12, 2024

It means the products created by the use of the human mind as well as some resultant inventions, literary works, original designs, and the identities of various trademarks or logos that serve as brands in the market. for new “lines and grains” of “Basmati” rice as a brand name while its headquarters located in Alvin, Texas.

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Kashishipr

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

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. .’

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The garment and export business in Cambodia must create more useful service activities including branding, marketing, and sourcing in order for it to advance up the value chain. Additionally, it requires Cambodia to maintain online databases with data on applications and registrations for patents, industrial designs, and trademarks.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 8, 2024

The following 4 points are the criteria of patentability [2] – Novelty – This criteria states that prior of the application for patent, the invention should be completely brand new and not earlier publicly known or disclosed throughout the world. The registration unlatches the possibility to monetize the invention.

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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]. Kirsty Phillips et al., 379 (2022). 2019 (77) PTC 1 (Del). [4]

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 13, 2022

However, in 2003, with the case of Eastern Book Company v. This will remain in force for 10 years from the date of registration but can be extended for another 5 years, subject to certain conditions. There are three different scenarios which need to be looked at in this regard.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 21, 2022

This distinct packaging assists the consumers in associating a product with a particular brand which helps in developing the goodwill and reputation of the brand. References: [1] 2003 (27) PTC 478 Del. [2] One of the very first case which provided protection to trade dress was Colgate Palmolive Company v. 2] CS(COMM) 76/2018. [3]

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 16, 2024

In the instant case where both the parties were involved in manufacturing water storage pipes, the appellant sought the removal of the respondent’s copyright registration for an artistic work titled “Gauri Aqua Plast,” claiming it was deceptively similar to its own registered work “Plasto.” Oomerbhoy Pvt.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 29, 2022

They give a competitive edge to the brand and are not subject to public knowledge. Trade secrets also act as research tools for the company to modify its brand. Vs timepiece Communication Pvt Ltd on 27 March 2003. Govindan vs E.M. Gopalakrishna Kone And Anr. In Zee Telefilms Ltd.

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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] This is evidenced as an artistic work enjoys protection throughout the life of the author plus sixty years; whereas a design only enjoys protection for 10 years from registration.

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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. Since the petitioner has priority over both registration and the user of the said trademark, the court, thus, ordered the Ld.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 2, 2021

A Unique Temporary Registration Number (UTRN) is generated on filing the online application. After approval of the application for recordation by the Commissioner of Customs, the UTRN will be converted to UPRN (Unique Permanent Registration Number), and the said UPRN would be issued, which confirms the recordation.

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The IPKat

JUNE 23, 2022

Given that finding and clearing a new brand purely from a legal perspective can take months, it is interesting to note that when a Defendant loses an infringement case it will almost certainly be ordered to rebrand within days, weeks at the most. The parties were back in court in January for a form of order hearing.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 5, 2021

Industry pushed very hard against cheap copying, and yet as of 2019 there were only 538 registrations in 20 years versus hundreds of thousands of utility patents. Was more heavily used 1999-2003. Registration is fast—takes a month—versus patent, but term of protection is only 10 years. It’s mandatory for registrants to agree.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Citing a 2003 Ninth Circuit case, Kremen v. Thus, other cases have applied conversion law to alleged theft of domain name registrations (e.g., So when this court says “Plaintiffs have property rights to their websites for the same reasons a registrant has property rights to a domain name,” I have no idea what it means.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 26, 2024

The Board granted a petition for cancellation of a registration for the mark FREEDOM PARTY for "organizing and conducting dance parties" on the ground that Respondent Hyman was not the sole owner of the mark when he filed his underlying use-based application. Therefore, his application was void ab initio and deemed invalid. Wellington).

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 14, 2023

One such instance was the recent case involving the renowned Basmati Rice Brand ‘DAAWAT’. The suit was filed by the proprietors of the brand, LT Foods Limited ( “Plaintiff” ) against Saraswati Trading Company ( “Defendant” ), who were accused of having diluted the trademarks of the Plaintiff [1]. 2,000 Crores in Financial Year 2020-21.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

19 The distinctive character of a trade mark must be assessed by reference, first, to the goods or services in respect of which registration is sought and, second, to the perception of the relevant public (see judgment of 12 February 2004, Henkel, C‑218/01, EU:C:2004:88, paragraph 50 and the case-law cited). ” Ardagh at par.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 12, 2021

. § 1052(c) provides, in pertinent part, that the PTO must deny federal registration to a trademark if it “[c]onsists of or comprises a name, portrait, or signature identifying a particular individual except by his written consent….”

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