SpicyIP

JULY 28, 2021

We are pleased to bring you a guest post by Yashi Agrawal on India’s recent accession to the Locarno Agreement, discussing inter alia the resultant amendments to India’s design laws and prospective benefits to India on becoming a part of the Locarno Special Union and Assembly. Yashi Agrawal. India and the Locarno Agreement.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The case concerned the Australian trade mark registration for the words "KATIE PERRY" (No. 1264761), which was registered in class 25 for "clothes" with a priority date of 29 September 2008. Her management team set up a web-store by 24 September 2008 to advertise and sell such merchandise.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

Supreme Court held 6-3 that the Ninth Circuit erred in invalidating a copyright registration for failure to comply with the Copyright Office’s “single unit of publication” regulation, where the copyright owner had knowledge of the facts but arguably misunderstood the legal standard. Unicolors, Inc. Factual and Procedural Background.

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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. of Regulation 479/2008), and therefore excluded from protection? Image from Pixabay. Article 14.3

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The TTABlog

AUGUST 3, 2022

Petitioner claimed a first used date in 2008. Although Petitioner owned three registrations for its marks, it had disclaimed the words NATURAL DOG COMPANY in one registrations, claimed acquired distinctiveness in another (with a disclaimer of DOG COMPANY), and accepted a Supplemental Registration in the third.

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Garrigues Blog

JUNE 28, 2021

China has taken a further step towards aligning its regulations with the international protection system for designs. On June 1, 2021, the most recent reform of the country’s Patent Act entered into force, which includes significant changes to how industrial designs are regulated. Key reforms.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Mandatory Registration and Validity of Dispositions: Dubai Law No. 13/2008, as amended, mandates that developers register all dispositions of off-plan properties in the Interim Register (Oqood), maintained by the Dubai Land Department. 7/2006, as amended by Dubai Law No. Article 3 of Dubai Law No.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 18, 2023

13/2008 on the Interim Real Estate Register. Firstly, buyers must be aware of designated areas for foreign ownership, known as freehold properties, as per UAE laws. Registration Process: All off-plan property transactions must be registered in the Interim Real Estate Register. Such contracts are considered invalid.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 11, 2024

The Leathernecks Motorcycle Club was thwarted in its attempt to register the collective membership mark LEATHERNECKS in the design form shown immediately below. Section 2(a), in pertinent part, prohibits registration of “matter which may … falsely suggest a connection with persons, living or dead, institutions, beliefs, or national symbols."

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 25, 2021

Ferrari registered the trademark to protect the shape of its 250 GTO model back in 2008, despite only having manufactured the cars between 1962 and 1964. Ares Design, an Italian car manufacturer, filed a cancellation action against Ferrari’s mark by arguing that it had not been used for a continuous five-year period.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 21, 2022

LLP Registration in India has become an alternative form of business that provides the advantages of a Company and the flexibility of a Partnership firm into a single organization. The Concept of LLP in India was introduced back in 2008 by the Limited Liability Partnership Act of 2008. DPIN for all designated Partners.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

First, Apple ensures early registration of its trademarks, such that it obtains protections across categories like its iconic logo and product names such as “iPhone” and “iPad.” Section 28 of the said act deals with the registration while section 29 deals with infringement and remedies.

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 15, 2021

” The emphasis of the case was whether the design of the Defender had “inherent or acquired distinctiveness.” Even though the last 250 GTO models were produced in the 60s, Ferrari had only registered a 250 GTO trademark with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (‘EUIPO’) in 2008. Key Takeaways.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Samsung : This was a case, from 2011 to 2018, where Apple took the word against Samsung, claiming infringement of its smartphone design and utility patents. 2] Adidas vs. Payless ShoeSource: This 2008 case highlighted the importance of protecting a trademark within the fashion industry. FAMOUS CASES OF TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT 1.Foreign

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 26, 2021

Introduced in 2008, the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 regulates the LLP, wherein a minimum of two partners are required to incorporate an LLP, with no upper limit on the maximum number of partners of an LLP. Obtaining a Designated Partner Identification Number (DPIN) is mandatory for all the Partners.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 31, 2024

It involves the iconic skull bottle of Crystal Head Vodka and a hauntingly similar skull-shaped bottle design. Globefill also owns EU design no. 000874268-0001 , registered in 2008 for ‘bottles’ with the following views: The EUIPO rejected an application for invalidity against this design (decision here ).

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The IPKat

JUNE 13, 2022

Background of the case The case relates to names designating a coach transportation company in the Netherlands. The Supreme Court faced the question whether valid earlier rights in the sense of article 6(2) of Directive 2008/95 could exist if they no longer can be invoked due to acquiescence.

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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In accordance with the parties' stipulation, the case was divided into two stages, the first stage addressing the issue of whether Respondent Jerry's Famous Deli had ceased use of the registered marks RASCAL HOUSE , WOLFIE COHEN’S RASCAL HOUSE , and the word-and-design mark shown below, for restaurant services. TTABlogged here ].

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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Deemed a Specially Designated Narcotics Trafficker (SDNT), applicant was banned from doing business in the United States from 2008 to 2015. Therefore, ARSA claimed, it had priority of use dating back to 2008. The Board found that, beginning in 1999, applicant began selling its EUCALIN product in the United States.

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IIPRD

APRIL 3, 2024

1] The fashion industry in India is extremely diverse in the type of fabric, labour, design, way of draping, and handwork that is used. Protection of Fashion: IPR Indian fashion houses have begun to toe the line of Western fashion houses by registering their designs and fashion works as IPR. [4] Tahiliani Design Pvt.

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IP Intelligence

JUNE 3, 2021

On June 1, 2021, the Supreme Court granted certiorari on the question of whether Section 411(b) of the Copyright Act is intended to be a “fraud” statute that requires scienter for cancellation of a copyright registration. The court held that there were no valid grounds for cancellation of the registration, since fraud was not proven.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

DECEMBER 23, 2022

According to the complaint, Gema is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of electrostatic powder coating control units, and powder feed systems. The Design Patents are for a variety of powder guns and spray equipment. Registration No. Registration Date. April 29, 2008. OPTISELECT. May 16, 2017.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 12, 2023

However, registrar must be cautious to give a mark a status of well-known trademark because once a trademark is designated as well-known, no one else is permitted to use a mark that is even remotely comparable to it. 264/2008. [vi] 279/2008 in CS (OS) 41/2008. ii] The Trademarks Act, 1999, Section 2 (1) (zg).

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

About the Organiser: The Centre for Intellectual Property Studies (CIPS), started in 2008 under the aegis of National Law University Jodhpur, aims to update the society and industry on core issues such as the growth in IPR violations, amongst others. Payment Guidelines: Last date of payment of registration fee: 11 th March 2022.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2022

trademark and patent registrations will not protect rights holders’ IP in the Philippines. Granting patents registrations is generally based on a first-to-file (or first-to-invent, depending on the country) basis. A certificate of registration may be defeated by evidence of prior use of the mark by another person.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 11, 2023

2] This new set of marks is often referred to as non-traditional trademarks , and the qualification for their registration, as opposed to a traditional mark, is substantially higher. [3] I do this by demonstrating the statutory criteria for trademark registration and then applying the set criteria to check the registrability of braille.

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Garrigues Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

But does this mean that a famous mark can extend its status and prevent the registration of third parties’ trademarks for any goods or services? The Opposition Division held that “it is undeniable that these products are often sold as luxury items of famous well-known designers and manufacturers.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

WIPI compiles data from around 150 IP authorities (both national and regional) and WIPO concerning filing, registration and renewals on IP rights. In 2008, when the Outline of the National IP Strategy was announced (the 2008 Outline), ‘quantity’ was explicitly mentioned as one of the five-year strategic goals to pursue.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 10, 2022

In a non-precedential decision, the TTAB held that use of the word and stylized mark EL RANCHERO for “food products made of corn, namely, corn chips, tortillas and tostadas” were confusingly similar to the word and design marks RANCHERO for “cream” and “Mexican style sausages, namely chorizo and bolita.”

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 26, 2021

First, design elements that are “physically or conceptually separate” from the article can be protected. The name Beetlejuice, for example, has multiple registered trademarks related to it including registration number 4863369, which covers the use in “Clothing for men, women and children…”.

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IPilogue

JULY 9, 2021

view is accepted that the doctrine does not apply to future inventions (or, in Canada, also designs) that an employee promises to assign as a condition of employment. [7] What if they got nothing extra from patenting or design registration? Employees may not be subject to assignor estoppel if the U.S. 7] Minerva, ibid at 15. [8]

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The TTABlog

MARCH 23, 2022

The USPTO refused registration of the proposed mark LE CHOCOLAT DES ILES & Design (shown below), for various chocolate products [CHOCOLAT disclaimed], including chocolate candy and chocolate-covered nuts, finding confusion likely with the registered mark ISLAND CHOCOLATES for "chocolate candies, chocolate covered nuts" [CHOCOLATE disclaimed].

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We are pleased to announce that registration for the free Certificate Course in Application of Intellectual Property Rights for Startups and Entrepreneurship is currently open. Registration DA-IICT extends a warm welcome to all eligible participants FREE of charge.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 5, 2022

The next time you would like to protect the design on a T-shirt, the pattern of design on fabric, or a jewelry design, you should consider whether your work can be copyrighted. ” [1] The best part about a copyright is that its registration is typically inexpensive and straightforward. ” [8]. .”

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IIPRD

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

While copyright protects the originality of the expression behind the product, design preserves the overall appearance and aesthetic look of the product. COPYRIGHT OR DESIGN. It is possible for a product to fall under both Copyright and Design categories. But how can these Limited-Edition Products be protected? TRADEMARK.

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Above the Fold

JULY 5, 2022

The next time you would like to protect the design on a T-shirt, the pattern of design on fabric, or a jewelry design, you should consider whether your work can be copyrighted. 1] The best part about a copyright is that its registration is typically inexpensive and straightforward. The reviewal process for the U.S.

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Intepat

MAY 8, 2023

Generally, a product can be granted a GI protection under a larger ambit, which includes Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) and Traditional Specialty Guaranteed (TSG). In the year 2008, both India and Pakistan discussed submitting a joint application to register basmati as GI in the European Union.

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