Intellectual Property Law Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Background The challenged patents all claim priority to a common application filed on May 3, 2006, and share a common specification. Patents 8,048,032, RE45,380, RE45,776, RE45,760, and RE47,379 (collectively, “the challenged patents”) under pre-AIA’s first-to-invent provisions.

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Likelihood of Confusion

APRIL 29, 2024

Originally posted 2006-03-21 17:59:31. Law student blogger Mike Mintz has done his homework on the topic! Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Brand placements in computer games appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 10, 2024

At least since the Supreme Court’s eBay decision in 2006, a vocal contingent has been decrying the erosion of patent rights. The entry of a preliminary injunction in Natera, Inc. NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc. that would remove one of only two cancer-detection products of its kind from the market will not end the debate over patent strength.

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The IPKat

MARCH 22, 2023

13 and 14 Regulation No 510/2006 on geographical indications. 13(1)(b) Regulation No 510/2006, a registered name (i.e., 14 (1) Regulation No 510/2006. 13(1)(b) Regulation No 510/2006 indicates that evocation is limited to cheeses of the same consistency and taste, as those covered by the specifications. According to Art.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In 2006 Chutter Inc’s predecessor-in-interest, Dan Tana, petitioned to cancel the mark based on a likelihood of confusion with his common law DAN TANA mark, used in association with restaurant services. Great Concepts has owned Registration No. 2929764 for DANTANNA’S, in association with “steak and seafood restaurant[s]”, since March 2005.

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Likelihood of Confusion

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Originally posted 2006-06-11 10:33:44. Blogging jumps the shark. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The post Kos for ennui appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

October seems to be the inescapable Taylor Swift’s unofficial month of choice – 17 years after she released her self-titled first album in October 2006, the October 2023 news cycle is buzzing about her “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” theatrical debut, re-recorded “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” album, and recent boost she’s given to the NFL’s “Reputation.”

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The IPKat

MAY 12, 2024

The dispute concerned the geographical indication "Salaparuta" for Sicilian wine, which received protection in Italy in 2006, and then was registered as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) by the European Commission in 2009. Background More wine cases for the CJEU. Image from Pixabay.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 12, 2021

Trade Representative for Innovation and Intellectual Property (2006-2008) and several Assistant U.S. The position has not been filled since its creation in 2015. Wilson has been with the USTR for two decades, serving as Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative positions. He currently serves as Assistant U.S.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office stopped releasing its annual list of top patent recipients in 2006 in order to "discourag[e] any perception that we believe more is better.". Last month, the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) and Harrity Analytics announced the release of the 40th annual list of the top 300 organizations receiving U.S.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 31, 2023

Background In 2006 and 2012, ABS and STGenetics entered into related contracts for sorting semen. This case addresses the issue of res judicata and the interpretation of the scope of an earlier judgment awarding an ongoing royalty. In 2014, ABS filed an antitrust lawsuit in the Western District of Wisconsin against STGenetics.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Similar treaties already exist in the area of Patents (Patent Law Treaty of 2000) and Trademarks (Trademark Law Treaty of 1994 and Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks of 2006). By: AEON Law

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

The 2006 GA authorized negotiations for a diplomatic conference on the Broadcast Treaty only on “traditional” broadcasting and cable casting and only adopting a “signal based” approach. We write to inform those wary of the potential for a new sweeping WIPO Internet treaty to take note.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

has defeated a suit in Delaware federal court that alleged various lines of the chipmaker's central processing units infringe technology developed by a University of Maryland professor who claimed to have invented an important idea in the world of "parallel computing" in 2006. Intel Corp.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 20, 2023

When file-hosting service Zippyshare showed its first signs of life in September 2006, accessing the site using an iPhone was impossible; the smart phone’s existence wouldn’t be announced for another four months. ” Zippyshare (2006-2023) From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 30, 2023

3] However, irrespective of these fears, the Federal Dilution Act of 1995 and the Federal Dilution Revision Act of 2006 have compelled courts to recognize dilution as a cause of action at the federal level. [4] 1125(c) (2006). [2] 1125(c) (2006). [5] 1125(c) (2006). [14] 1125(c)(3) (2006). [15] 1] 15 U.S.C.

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Likelihood of Confusion

AUGUST 20, 2023

writes that the “anti-mascot movement made headway in 2006,” and does a good job of summing. A website called Redwebz (“red”? that sounds kind of stereotypey, doesn’t it?) link fixed!) The post The year in mascot-bashing appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In 2006, Brewery registered BROOKLYN BREWERY as a federal trademark for beer in class 32. For over 30 years, The Brooklyn Brewery Corporation (Brewery) has used the marks BROOKLYN and BROOKLYN BREWERY in connection with the advertising, promotion, and sale of Brewery’s beer and beer-related merchandise.

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Patently-O

MAY 10, 2024

The Rising Trend USPTO data from the last two decades reveal a noticeable increase in the percentage of issued patents with a terminal disclaimer, from 9% in 2006 to more than 18% by 2024, with a major jump from the prior trend in 2023. utility patents bound by a terminal disclaimer.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 24, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office stopped releasing its annual list of top patent recipients in 2006 in order to "discourag[e] any perception that we believe more is better.". Last month, the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) and Harrity Analytics announced the release of the 39th annual list of the top 300 organizations receiving U.S.

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Likelihood of Confusion

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

It’s been almost ten years ago since the March 2006 blog post, which got a bit of play as it turned out, in which I expressed a. Originally published January 25, 2016. The post Joint trademark “ownership”: Tea for two? Best of 2016) appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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The IPKat

JULY 22, 2022

In 2006, work on simplifying procedures for the protection of industrial designs started in the WIPO Standing Committee on the Law of Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (SCT) , which has evolved into the draft for the proposed DLT. plants, animals, and microorganisms), and knowledge systems.

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Delaware Intellectual Property Litigation Blog

AUGUST 21, 2021

In reaching that conclusion, the Court found that claim 10 of the ‘309 patent has a priority filing date of September 22, 2006 – the date of the #720 provisional application; is presumed to have been invented on that date; and, therefore could not have been anticipated by the Pan article, which was published on December 12, 2006.

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

To monitor and drive quality, the Office has been conducting both internal and external stakeholder perception surveys semiannually since 2006. A high-quality patent must adhere to the requirements of Title 35, and to the corresponding and applicable case law.

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Likelihood of Confusion

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Originally posted 2006-02-23 11:24:16. “The silence here has been deafening.” It usually is, isn’t it? Via Instapundit.) Republished by Blog Post Promoter. The post Censorship in Minnesota appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 30, 2024

The retail chain “Croma”, which was launched in 2006, offers a wide range of retail products ranging from electronic products to kitchen appliances. The Delhi High Court granted ex parte permanent injunction against the defendant entities which were misusing Tata’s “Croma” for fraudulent practices.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The plaintiffs here were aggrieved by the Government of India’s notification dated May 24, 2006 that declared Super Basmati as an approved evolved Basmati rice under the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963 for export.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Once upon a time, back in 1993, public lending was introduced in Greece as an exclusive right, an (easy and cost-free for the State) implementation of the Directive 92/100 (later codified by Directive 2006/115). Nevertheless, the public lending right was a ‘Sleeping Beauty’ for decades, since it was never applied in practice.

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Likelihood of Confusion

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The work of my INTA subcommittee, on an issue raised by me (and followed through on mostly by others): INTA – Initial Interest Confusion September 18, 2006 ADOPTED RESOLUTION: INTA. The post INTA on Initial Interest Confusion appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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The IPKat

APRIL 22, 2024

The Executive Director consequently considered it appropriate, in the interest of legal certainty and consistency, to obtain the reasoned opinion of the Grand Board on the matter, particularly in light of the facts that the EUIPO's long-standing practice had been largely based on the Grand Board's 2006 decision in Optima ( Case R 331/2006-G ).

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Likelihood of Confusion

JULY 29, 2022

Originally posted 2006-05-05 17:46:07. Evan Brown sums up the legal issues as this case lights up the blogosphere, and then some. UPDATE: And then some more. UPDATE: It’s all over. The post Maine Blogger defamation suit developments appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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Patently-O

MARCH 23, 2022

MercExchange (2006) and create a presumption that an injunction will follow a determination of patent infringement? Is it time for Congress to overturn eBay v. — Dennis Crouch (@patentlyo) March 23, 2022.

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Plagiarism Today

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Machine has made and displayed his cherry blossom paintings since 2006 and this includes the Walker Gallery in Liverpool, a gallery that Hirst has been featured at as well. In 2006, he was accused by a graphic artist, Robert Dixon, of plagiarizing elements of Valium from his Dixon’s work.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In 2006, rock band OK Go released a music video for their song “Here It Goes Again,” which featured the band members running back and forth on four treadmills set up side-by-side in what looks like an unfinished basement.

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The TTABlog

AUGUST 22, 2023

Appointed to TTAB in 2006. Appointed to TTAB in 2006. Trademark Examining Attorney; TTAB Interlocutory Attorney; TTAB Managing Interlocutory Attorney (2006-2011); Education : Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania; J.D., Taylor, Jyll: Appointed to TTAB in 2006. University of Kentucky; J.D., Bergsman, Marc A.:

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 14, 2024

The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Regulations, 2006 (“2006 Regulations”) formulated under the Act, in Regulation 11, provide that the standards for testing under the Act shall be distinctness, uniformity and stability (explained above).

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43(B)log

MARCH 14, 2024

In 2006, Crocs sued now-plaintiff Double Diamond and Dawgs, its affiliate. This case is the culmination of years long battles between the parties after USA Dawgs and Double Diamond Distribution began selling shoes that infringed Crocs’ patents in 2006. The parties compete in the shoe market. Trial was scheduled for 2022 (!),

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