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

Kashishipr

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. It further added that an individual could either own a registered trademark or copyright but not both.

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Mickey Mouse to Enter Public Domain in 2024

IPilogue

Although the original Mickey Mouse’s copyright protection will expire at the end of 2023, Disney will still be able to protect the Mickey Mouse brand through trademark law. Mickey Mouse is protected as Disney’s property because it is a registered trademark.

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Can You Trademark A Hashtag?

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Therefore, the prime role of such hashtags needs to be assessed in line with the Trademark Law to deduce whether they qualify for trademark protection. Hashtags began to be first used on Twitter by Chris Messina in 2007, and since then, there has been no looking back. What’s in a #Hashtag?

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Mickey Mouse to Enter Public Domain in 2024

IPilogue

Although the original Mickey Mouse’s copyright protection will expire at the end of 2023, Disney will still be able to protect the Mickey Mouse brand through trademark law. Mickey Mouse is protected as Disney’s property because it is a registered trademark.

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An Overview On The Concept Of Dilution Of Trademark

IP and Legal Filings

According to Section 29(4) of the Trademarks Act, use of a mark that is: Identical or similar to a registered trademark that already has a reputation in India; and Used on goods or services other than those covered by the registration constitutes trademark infringement in the form of dilution. Haute Diggity Dog, 507 F.3d

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Vans v. FCB: Taking a Look at the Delhi High Court’s Restrictions on the Rights of Well Known Trademarks vis-a-vis Prior Use

SpicyIP

on the other hand, filed for the trademark IVANS in 2002, claiming use since 1999. The mark was published in 2006 and without opposition, was granted in 2007. Therefore, I understand that prior use of another’s trademark will significantly affect the decision of the courts in such cases. The respondent, FCB Garment Ltd.

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India – Trademark Protection in the Hospitality Industry

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Therefore, to protect your business in the hospitality industry, you must seek protection via Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) , specifically by registering your hotel or restaurant brand name and logo as trademarks. Relationship between Trademark Law & the Hospitality Industry.