IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Samsung : This was a case, from 2011 to 2018, where Apple took the word against Samsung, claiming infringement of its smartphone design and utility patents. 2] Adidas vs. The lawsuit raised an understanding of the value of enduring trademarks and the perils of “knock-off” designs. FAMOUS CASES OF TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT 1.Foreign

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IIPRD

JUNE 29, 2022

The monogram was designed to help them brand their firm and prevent copycats from trespassing on their turf. Fashion and luxury goods manufacturing requires a great deal of imagination, from the designs of the garments to the patterns, shapes, logos, symbols, and names associated with them. IP PROTECTION LOUI VUITTON PRODUCTS HAVE.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Copyright Anastasiia Kyrylenko discussed the recent interpretation of Article 4 of Directive 2004/48/EC by the CJEU in relation to possibility for collective management organisations to bring, in their own name, actions for copyright infringement on behalf of the right holders. Here is what you missed last week on the IPKat.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

AUGUST 6, 2021

Evansville, Indiana – In 2004, the Coca-Cola Company launched its Full Throttle® energy drink brand, which was later apparently acquired by Monster Beverage Company (“Monster”) in 2015. From that transaction, Energy owns multiple trademark registrations including the three at issue in this case, U.S. Registration Nos.

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SpicyIP

JULY 19, 2021

She highlights the issues and barriers to the registrability of smell-marks. She argues that unlike the Attars of Kannauj which are designated as Geopgraphical Indication, all small traditional businesses of Attars and Agarbattis do not enjoy such privilege, and thus, protection as smell marks may lend necessary protection to such TCE.

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

trademark registrations for particular colors on mixing tips. Most important of all with respect to functionality is the fact that alternative designs are obviously and clearly available without impairing the utility of the product.” 2004), or the colors of pills in Inwood v. Mixpac owned twelve U.S. 3d 1197 (11th Cir.

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The TTABlog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The Board denied the motion because the proposed amendment "does not introduce a substantially different issue for trial," since Heil's registrations are broadly worded and cover the goods and services in Tripleye's application even if so amended. Perhaps on a more developed record we would find otherwise.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

DECEMBER 23, 2022

According to the complaint, Gema is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of electrostatic powder coating control units, and powder feed systems. The Design Patents are for a variety of powder guns and spray equipment. Registration No. Registration Date. September 14, 2004. OPTISELECT. May 16, 2017.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MARCH 26, 2022

The law governing the protection of geographical indications in India has been that of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. The remedies can be claimed under Section 67 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in the form of civil remedies and criminal remedies.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Industrial designs are another useful tool in your IP arsenal and can be used to protect the three-dimensional features of a shape and configuration, as well as the two-dimensional features (patterns and ornaments) of finished products intended to be sold (e.g., Once granted, an industrial design offers protection for up to 15 years.

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The IPKat

APRIL 1, 2024

The examiner of the EUIPO held that it was not an abstract colour mark but a figurative mark and refused registration for lack of distinctiveness ( Art. The history of the registration has been covered here. The picture was created with Image Creator from Microsoft Designer. 7(1)(b) Community Trade Mark Regulation , ‘CTMR’).

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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." Priority: Applicant ADOL proved that it first used the subject marks in the United States in April 2004. ADOL Sh.p.k. See In re Bose Corp., ADOL owns a U.S.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

1 v OHIM , C‑329/02 P, EU:C:2004:532, paragraph 23). 1 v OHIM , C‑329/02 P, EU:C:2004:532, paragraph 23). 1 v OHIM , C‑329/02 P, EU:C:2004:532, paragraph 23). ”; see also ILN Today, July 15, 2021. ”; see also ILN Today, July 15, 2021. ” Ardagh at par. Some wonder what that all means.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Bill repealed the previous Copyright Act of 2004 and ratified outstanding copyright treaties including the Marrakesh Treaty. The warning came as a result of complaints from various artists and designers who assert that their works are being distributed on various platforms without benefitting them. Katpost on that here.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 28, 2022

More times than not, issues of ownership come to a head when it is time to apply for a trade mark registration, engage in due diligence to raise funding or sell, or when a business needs to enforce its trade mark rights. Even font designs can attract specific intellectual property rights. At this point, it may be too late!

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Trademark refers to the cumulation of distinctive sign/symbol, design, or combination which is exclusively associated with the products or services helping the targeted customers identify the same easily. This registration application for trademark of the hue, was sternly opposed by Cadbury’s staunch foe, Nestle. INTRODUCTION.

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IIPRD

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Effective and timely registration of IPs is now what the company strives for. designed wireless chips, which are manufactured by third parties under contract. Probably with the large trend of IP awareness the companies are becoming more and more diligent in strictly making safeguarding their IP to the fullest. of GDP in 1998 to 3.4%

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

However, in practice, achieving the level of ubiquity required to be granted such a trade mark registration can be difficult. [1] 2] In 2004, Cadbury filed a UK trade mark application for its signature Pantone 2685C purple colour, which covers the packaging and wrapping of many of the confectionary giant’s goods.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Ttk Prestige Ltd vs Arjun Ram & Anr on 31 January, 2024 (Delhi High Court) The plaintiff had filed a design and trade dress infringement suit against the defendant for its brand ‘Prestige’. The Plaintiff has been using the infringed trademark ‘FLY HIGH’ since 2004. “ Vifor International v. MSN Laboratories Pvt.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Trademark Law Before pre-digitalization The US Trademark Office (USPTO) defines a trademark as a word, phrase, design, or symbol that serves to identify and distinguish the products or services you sell apart from those of others. The registration and management of trademarks was another essential component. Sifynet Solutions Pvt.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Musical Arts, designs, pictures, software, material, and many other sorts of Intellectual Property can be transferred using an e-commerce platform in the digital age. The policy based considerations include the internal policies of e-commerce sites as well as registrations of companies for their IP. [6] 3] Banyan Tree Holding Ltd.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 2023

The court says it’s immaterial that there is a potentially long time delay between user registration and the purchases. July 27, 2023) Kass created a PayPal account in 2004. I can see why the 9th Circuit couldn’t distinguish between the legal consequences of these two screens. PayPal, Inc. , 22-2575 (7th Cir.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The National IPR Policy of 2016 has resulted in increasing IP registration since its inception. The pendency in IP registration applications have also decreased. The registration at USPTO is required to protect the creditor from bona fide purchasers and mortgages.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

9 of Design Regulation (EC) No 6/2002 , a design right shall not subsist in a design that is contrary to public policy or to accepted principles of morality. An equivalent provision is also included in Design Directive 98/71/EC. First, EUIPO Design Guidelines on the matter are very concise. According to Art.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Yesterday, the EU design reform reached its final step: it was published in the Official Journal as Regulation (EU) 2024/2822 and Directive (EU) 2024/2823. Taken upon by the European Commission, the initial design reform took several years of adoption, mainly because of controversies surrounding design protection of spare parts.

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The TTABlog

MARCH 21, 2025

Applicant Kason's ownership of a design patent for the same design "presumumptively indicated that the design is not de jure functional," In re Becton, Dickinson and Co. , For the 19-year period from 2004 through August 2023, the average yearly sales revenue is $575,235 and the average yearly advertising expenditure is $1,815.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 3, 2025

Background In 2000, Tetra Laval applied to register the following shape as an EU trade mark (EUTM) for class 16 goods (Packaging containers and packaging material made of paper or made of paper coated with plastic material): The EUTM was granted registration in 2004.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 31, 2024

2024 has been an explosive year for IP developments in India, with more IP divisions coming up in different High Courts, an increasing number of IP registrations and an overall higher degree of attention on IP issues in the country. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs on January 31 and Galatea Ltd. Rhodia Operations v.

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