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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 NTC, the SSPL label mark was only a registered trademark, and therefore, it couldn’t be used as an artistic work.

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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?

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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). 1125(c)(3)(A).

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Hark! The Herald Trademarks Sing: A Holiday Trademark Extravaganza

LexBlog IP

MR. CHRISTMAS became a registered trademark for “Christmas Ornaments and Decorations of the Non-Electrical Type” way back in 1966 (Registration No. ” Scrooge wasn’t the only one who had that idea: a business owner registered ALWAYS CHRISTMAS & Design as a service mark in 1995 (Registration 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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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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India ā€“ Trademark Protection in the Hospitality Industry

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Entities that may sell products with the image of the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, which leads to Trademark Infringement. Obtaining trademark protection for the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel is essentially stronger than copyright or industrial design protection since they deal with the commercial and aesthetic value of the property, respectively.