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Fourth Circuit Rules that Bacardi May Challenge USPTO's Renewal of HAVANA CLUB Registration via Civil Action Under the APA

The TTABlog

Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has ruled that Bacardi's challenge to the USPTO's renewal of the registration for that mark may be heard in the federal courts. In 2006, Cubaexport was barred from paying the renewal fee for the HAVANA CLUB registration due to a trade embargo. Direct Impulse Design, Inc. ,

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Precedential No. 1: TTAB Orders Cancellation of CAPTAIN CANNABIS Registration for Comic Books: Petitioner Proved Priority By Use Analogous to Trademark Use

The TTABlog

The TTAB has re-designated as precedential its September 2022 opinion in this cancellation proceeding. The Board granted a petition for cancellation of a registration for the mark CAPTAIN CANNABIS for comic books, on the ground of likelihood of confusion with Petitioner Laverne J. Andrusiek v. Cosmic Crusaders LLC and Lewis J.

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Italian Supreme Court refers questions to CJEU on conflicts between GIs and trade marks

The IPKat

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. Article 14.3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/9 ).

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“Cacio Romano” does not infringe PDO “Pecorino Romano”, says Italian Supreme Court

The IPKat

The case saw the Consortium of producers of protected designation of origin (PDO) “Pecorino Romano” acting against Formaggi Boccea, an Italian cheese producer, which owns “Cacio Romano” trade mark. 13 and 14 Regulation No 510/2006 on geographical indications. 13(1)(b) Regulation No 510/2006, a registered name (i.e.,

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Supporting MSME

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Definition of MSME The MSME Development Act, established in 2006, witnessed a significant overhaul in its definition within the Atmanirbhar Bharat package on May 13, 2020. Subsidies offered for Patent and Trademark (in selected categories) registration, encouraging innovation and protecting intellectual property.

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Luxury Real Estate Market Boom in Dubai: Legal Considerations

LexBlog IP

Mandatory Registration and Validity of Dispositions: Dubai Law No. 7/2006, as amended by Dubai Law No. This registration assures buyers that their investments are protected and that the development adheres to legal standards. 7/2019, lays down the foundation for property transactions in Dubai. Article 3 of Dubai Law No.

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Belarus files two Belarusian PGIs for protection in the EU, but with a wrinkle

The IPKat

Often lurking outside the spotlight of EU IP law, Protected Geographical Indications (PGIs) and Protected Designations of Origin (PDOs) pose their distinctive set of legal requirements. When you add to this an application from a non-EU country, you get the following.

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