LexBlog IP

MAY 3, 2022

Like the United States, China offers protection for 2D and 3D designs of products and packaging, which is often known by U.S. Before diving into details, the chart below illustrates how 2D and 3D designs are protected as different IP rights in China. Protection of 2D Designs. Protection of 3D Designs. Trademark.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Also, many have design errors due to their age. Considering that the site was founded in August 2005, that’s more than one story per year. Please bear in mind that many of these stories are old and are not written to the standards of the current site. I’m working to fix those, but it will take time.

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IPilogue

MARCH 2, 2023

Recently in Alexander v Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc , a jury of the US District Court of the Southern District of Illinois concluded that tattoo artist Catherine Alexander has a valid copyright claim in the designs she tattooed on World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. megastar Randy Orton. For now, the law is still hazy.

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Olartemoure Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

Since then, there have been various technological and design advancements to improve the wheelchair. 15, 2005 This convertible wheelchair has a detachable lift module that elevates the chair at three secure points. This innovative design allows for precise adjustment of the vertical position of each wheel relative to the frame.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Warren Lotas partnered with Jeff Staple to “reinterpret” Staple’s original 2005 collaboration with Nike on the classic Nike Dunk shoe. The unfortunate reality for Lotas is that Nike has unlimited resources to take on nonstop litigation against designers, manufacturers, and distributors to protect their trademarks.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The cases and the referrals are concerned with the fundamental question of whether the EPO joint applicants approach is applicable to PCT(EP) applications (in the form of an EPO "PCT joint applicants approach"), particularly in cases where the named applicants for a PCT application are different for different designated states.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Each document states that Australia/NZ will make all reasonable efforts to join the UK as members of the Hague Agreement, which provides an international registration system for industrial designs. agreed to join the Hague Agreement on Industrial Designs’ This is not true. Article 17.1(5)

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Incidentally, both proceedings stemmed from a long-running dispute between Piaggio and a Chinese company accused by the former of parasitically copying the Vespa design. patents for technical functionality and copyright and design rights for substantial value) gets circumvented through trade mark law.

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Garrigues Blog

JULY 27, 2021

This time, we will take a look at other equally important branches of IP that are covered by the report: trademarks, industrial designs and creative industry (publishing). Industrial designs. As far as industrial designs are concerned, applications also increased in 2019 with respect to 2018, albeit by a timid 1.7%. Trademarks.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Controller of Patents and Designs made some interesting observations on these issues. The Court supported their position by referring to the discussion on (i) the language of the Clause (d), that existed before 2005, and that amended by the Patent (Amendment) Act, 2005; and (ii) ‘efficacy’, by the SC in Novartis vs UOI.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Navjot Sawhney designed washing machines that are cranked by hand and do not use any electricity. India’s National Innovation Foundation and Honeybee Network recognized her innovation which was later featured in several prominent media outlets – Outlook magazine in 2005 followed by a Discovery Channel feature and an NDTV story.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 4, 2022

That case centered around the issue of whether the applicant’s “JU DIAN & Design Mark” was obtained in bad faith contrary to 18(1)(e) of TMA or was otherwise invalid per 18(1)(b) or 18(1)(d) of the TMA. That marked the first time that the Court invalidated a trademark for reasons of bad faith per s. 18(1)(e) of the Trademarks Act (TMA).

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In the wake of Hollywood’s 2005 win at the U.S. ” These messages were designed to instill fear and uncertainty but didn’t lead to any notable action against those who viewed them. Over the past two decades, pirate sites and services frequented by millions of users have been shut down following legal action.

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The IPKat

MARCH 27, 2022

A very popular design of one of these boots is based on a traditional Spanish riding boot - the Regina boot or Heeled Regina - which looks like the below (and for a closer look click here ). Although their products have the "country" look and feel about them, the products aren't designed for serious country wear.

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SpicyIP

JULY 22, 2024

Journey Through “Marchs” on SpicyIP (2005 – Present) After a brief hiatus, Lokesh Vyas is back with the flashback series looking at SpicyIP posts through the years, from 2005 to present date. Other Posts Ulm University v. Controller of Patents for its non-speaking order rejecting a patent application. Dabur India Ltd.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Alexander claimed that Take-Two Interactive infringed the tattoo designs she inked on her client, professional wrestler Randy Orton, when the company produced and distributed a video game featuring a realistic in-game depiction of Orton. Also, see Q2 of my 2005 contracts law exam and the sample answer. Warner Bros.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 23, 2023

is the duty of the proprietor of an OPC to designate a successor who will assume control of the business upon the proprietor’s demise. The JJ Irani Committee has advocated for the formation of One Person Companies in India since 2005; it is regarded as a groundbreaking idea. The JJ Irani Committee report, 2005.

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Velocity of Content

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

One of Planet Positive’s key program goals is to identify practical solutions in reducing worldwide greenhouse gas emissions below 50% of the 2005 emission levels by 2030, and how to use industrial-scale protocols and techniques of regeneration to come to a “planet positive” equilibrium – or better.

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Olartemoure Blog

JULY 17, 2023

Mattel produced the line of dolls called “My Scene” In April 2005… MGA (Bratz) filed a lawsuit claiming that Mattel (Barbie) had copied the distinctive big-headed and slim-bodied appearance of the Bratz dolls in this new line. La entrada Infographic | Barbie movie se publicó primero en OlarteMoure | Intellectual Property.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2023

” The court doesn’t address the potential licensing market for the tattoo design. Tattoo Advertising/Human Billboards Copyright in Tattoos Also, see Q2 of my 2005 contracts law exam and the sample answer. In other words, not even close. Purpose and Character of Use. Warner Bros.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Although OSU claims to have used the mark in commerce since August 2005, MJT’s application was filed earlier. Three months later, The Ohio State University (OSU) filed their own application for use of the word “THE” on clothing and related goods.

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Nelligan Law

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

1993 Jean Augustine becomes the first Black Canadian woman elected to the House of Commons Amongst her many achievements, Augustine passed the historic motion which designated February as Black History month in Canada. 2005 Michaële Jean sworn in as Governor General, becoming the first Black Governor General.

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Olartemoure Blog

JULY 17, 2023

Mattel produced the line of dolls called “My Scene” In April 2005… MGA (Bratz) filed a lawsuit claiming that Mattel (Barbie) had copied the distinctive big-headed and slim-bodied appearance of the Bratz dolls in this new line. MGA alleged that Mattel had hired individuals to spy on toy designs and marketing plans.

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Nelligan Law

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

1983 1993 Jean Augustine becomes the first Black Canadian woman elected to the House of Commons Amongst her many achievements, Augustine passed the historic motion which designated February as Black History month in Canada. 2003 2005 Michaële Jean sworn in as Governor General, becoming the first Black Governor General.

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

5,110,046 (’046 Patent), relates to preventing abrasion on tie rail seats by using a plate designed to absorb abrasion between the rail pad and rail tie. [7] The patent at issue, U.S. 1 below shows the abrasion plate (labeled 10) in between the pad (labeled 4) and the tie (labeled 1). [8]. at 26(a)(2). [3] 3] Pandrol USA, LP v. Airboss Ry.

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Velocity of Content

JUNE 15, 2022

As with many issues involving copyright in recent decades, DRM quickly became controversial (An example: Sony’s rootkit scandal of 2005.) Finally, there was no general consensus as to what such STMs were to be designed to set rules for or, possibly more importantly, to not set rules for.

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IPilogue

MARCH 10, 2023

At the heart of the case was Adidas’ iconic three-stripe design, which the company claimed was being infringed upon by Thom Browne’s four-striped signature. The case can be traced back to 2005 when Browne debuted his “Three-Bar Signature” motif.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

It is possible that this inherent design flaw in the IPAB eventually contributed to its demise. But given the design of the IPAB and the overwhelming power in the hands of the Chairperson, in this case Manmohan Singh, the IDMA did not have much of a choice in the matter.

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The TTABlog

MAY 16, 2024

Emler applied to register a product configuration for motorcycle mufflers, and particularly only "the slanted line at the connection between the canister portion of the muffler" and the outlet end cap, which Emler refers to as a "Slashcut" design. Therefore, the relevant consumers include all motorcycle riders and owners.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

AUGUST 28, 2023

The legal case of Syngenta Limited vs. Controller Of Patents And Designs revolves around the interpretation of Section 16(1) of the Indian Patents Act. Background: Syngenta Limited filed an original patent application in 2005, detailing an invention concerning agrochemical concentrates.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Soon after Yogesh’s blog recent post ( here ) highlighting the change in the Head of the IT office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) in light of a 27 August 2024 notification ( pdf ), it made sense to look at the broader issues that have been facing the CGPDTM. Prashant Reddy for his inputs on the post.]

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Dawn Dorland and Sonya Larson , both authors, first crossed paths sometime between 2005 and 2007 at GrubStreet—a creative writing centre in Boston. On June 24, 2015, Ms. In T-Peg Inc. v Vermont Timber Works Inc. , 3d 97 , Lynch J. 3d 12, 18 ). 2d 600 ).?

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Patently-O

AUGUST 7, 2024

Impact Engine Fed Cir Decision Impact Engine en Banc Petition Impact Engine sued Google back in 2019, alleging infringement of a family of patents stemming from an April 2005 provisional filing date. Once a claim term is designed MPF, the first step for construction is to identify the claimed function. Patent Nos.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 25, 2023

WePay Global Payments LLC , determining the design claim of US D930,702 (“D’702”) unpatentable, as both anticipated and obvious based on a single reference, Reddy, US 2018/0260806 A1 (“Reddy”). 3] decision overruled the tests for obviousness of design patents established in Durling v. Gamon Plus, Inc. [1]

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

SpicyIP Tidbit: CGPDTM Calls for Comments and Suggestions on Different IP Manuals and Guidelines The office of the Controller General of Patents, Design and Trademarks (CGPDTM) is inviting comments from stakeholders to revamp the Patents, Designs, Trademarks, GI and Copyright Manuals and Guidelines. Deadline- October 15, 2023.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The agreement between Amazon and the affiliate does not provide any specifications for the design of the affiliate’s website. 7(2) of Directive 2005/29/EC ). Comment This decision may also have consequences for trade mark, copyright, and design law in Germany. the plaintiff asserted unlawful product placement).

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 30, 2023

The Design Act. 2000 along with Design Rules 2001. [Google Scholar] New Delhi: Universal Law Publishing Co. Google Scholar] New Delhi: Commercial Law Publisher (India) Pvt. The Trademarks Act 1999 along with trade Marks Rules 2002. Google Scholar] New Delhi: Commercial Law Publisher (India) Pvt.

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