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From Fruit to Fortune: Appleā€™s Trademark Journey and Their Fierce Protection Strategy

Intepat

This success is largely attributed to Apple’s effective trademarking of various designs and sounds related to its products and services. Notably, Apple trademarked its store design in the United States in 2011. Cracking the Code: What Sets Apple’s Trademark Apart? Prior Registration and Use: Apple Inc.

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Bombay High Court Rules that Copyright Registration of a Label is not Compulsory

Kashishipr

The label in question was designed by an employee of SK Oil Industries. In May 2007, the label mark ‘SOYA DROP’ was registered. According to SSPL, this practice was dishonest as it could make NTC benefit from the reputation and goodwill of SSPL’s brand name. Defendant’s Response.

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Supreme Court Rules ā€œThat Dog Donā€™t Huntā€:Ā Bad Spaniels Toyā€™s Use of JACK DANIELS Marks is a Poor Parody and Dilution Act Applies

Intellectual Property Law Blog

On June 8, 2023, the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision held that a trademark claim concerning ā€œa squeaky, chewable dog toy designed to look like a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskeyā€ which, as a play on words, turns the words ā€œJack Danielsā€ into ā€œBad Spanielsā€ and the descriptive phrase ā€œOld No. 1125(c)(3)(A).

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India ā€“ Trademark Protection in the Hospitality Industry

Kashishipr

By establishing a brand name, a service provider in the hospitality industry can benefit from having many customers and build a good reputation. Here in this article, we shall shed light on the relationship between Trademark Law and the hospitality sector in India. Relationship between Trademark Law & the Hospitality Industry.

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Supreme Court Rules ā€œThat Dog Donā€™t Huntā€:Ā Bad Spaniels Toyā€™s Use of JACK DANIELS Marks is a Poor Parody and Dilution Act Applies

LexBlog IP

On June 8, 2023, the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision held that a trademark claim concerning “a squeaky, chewable dog toy designed to look like a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey” which, as a play on words, turns the words “Jack Daniels” into “Bad Spaniels” and the descriptive phrase “Old No.

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Supreme Court Rules ā€œThat Dog Donā€™t Huntā€:Ā Bad Spaniels Toyā€™s Use of JACK DANIELS Marks is a Poor Parody and Dilution Act Applies

LexBlog IP

On June 8, 2023, the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision held that a trademark claim concerning “a squeaky, chewable dog toy designed to look like a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey” which, as a play on words, turns the words “Jack Daniels” into “Bad Spaniels” and the descriptive phrase “Old No.

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Customs Intervention for IP in the Indian Sub-Continent

Kashishipr

Goods or items produced outside Bangladesh involving infringement of the Copyright Act, 2000 or infringement of layout design of integrated circuits that are intended for sale or use for commercial purposes within the territory of Bangladesh. Images of genuine goods (for trademarks and designs).

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