IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Conceived by Ruth Handler and named after her own daughter, Barbie has, from its inception, been a driving force behind Mattel’s successful branding efforts, resulting in the sale of over a billion Barbie dolls and the expansion of the franchise into various media, including video games, merchandise, and a live-action movie.

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IP Tech Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

Confirmation on Demand The Draft Amendment to the Trademark Law (Article 18) finally codifies the established practice that well-known status is neither a one-time decision by a higher administrative body (as it used to be before 2009) nor a permanent state. Therefore, well-known status is not a defined degree of notoriety.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 12, 2023

It has become a common to modify brand names, movie titles etc. sought an interim injunction against Hindustan Coco-Cola for infringement of their copyright on ‘Yeh Dil Maange More’ which was used by Hindustan Coco-Cola as ‘Kyo Dil Maange No More’ in their advertisement. Vipul Amrutlal Shah (2009) and MRF Limited v.

Copyright Law 95

Copyright Law Copyright Law Copyright Infringement 95

43(B)log

AUGUST 18, 2022

The Pumas alleged that defendants violated the New Mexico Unfair Practices Act based on their purchase of a Black & Decker-branded coffeemaker. Based on Black & Decker’s reputation, the Pumas thought the coffeemaker would be better than the lower-priced store brand and paid more for it as a result.

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SpicyIP

MAY 10, 2023

1055/DELNP/2009 for the invention –“Process Device with Density Measurement” and the subsequent rejection order (dt July 7, 2017) passed by the Controller. Shell Brands International AG v. The T hree Orders Now, let’s look at the three cases in hand. Rosemount Inc. see my post on this order here.)

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The IP Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

P and P Imports (“P&P”) sells outdoor games under its GoSports brand, and in December 2016, it began selling its “Giant 4 in a Row Game” that was based on the classic tabletop version. Johnson Enterprises, LLC, in which the parties were battling a trade dress infringement claim involving these large outdoor Connect 4-like games.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 17, 2023

Confirmation on Demand The Draft Amendment to the Trademark Law (Article 18) finally codifies the established practice that well-known status is neither a one-time decision by a higher administrative body (as it used to be before 2009) nor a permanent state. Therefore, well-known status is not a defined degree of notoriety.

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Trademark Law Trademark Law Branding 52

Intepat

APRIL 7, 2022

Not only is a trademark essential for the consumer, but for businesses without a trademark, a company may lose out on customers or profits, as trademarks are quintessential for successful business advertising. How to Franchise your brand name. Whether big or small, any business seeks to expand and flourish beyond its boundaries.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 28, 2024

Premier sold Joint Juice for treating/preventing joint pain; a jury found it liable to a consumer class for false advertising under NY law; and the district court awarded statutory damages to the class, but cut them by over 90%. When Premier considered running its own study, its president wrote: “if poor—don’t publish.”

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Intepat

APRIL 7, 2022

Not only is a trademark essential for the consumer, but businesses for without a trademark, it is possible that a business may lose out on customers or profits as trademarks are quintessential for successful advertising of a business. The most crucial section in this regard is Section 49 of the Act. Tyfield Importers Inc. 3d 589 (9th Cir.

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Business Trademark Licensing Branding 52

LexBlog IP

APRIL 11, 2022

The broader issue is whether all brands should reassess their general green claims to make sure they are appropriately qualified. The first cases were from 2009 , after which the FTC followed up by sending 78 warning letters to retailers about such bamboo claims , with a synopsis letter (sound familiar?)

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DuetsBlog

JUNE 15, 2020

Rapala’s “More Hits Than Google” Billboard Update (Photo Included) (2009). And, by the way, what is your all-time favorite from the annual Rapala line up that we’ve been covering for a dozen seasons now (minus 2019, given my move)? Good Bye Google, Hello Whudjagiddumon? Rapala Taunts a Monster? Rapala: Happy Fishing on Mother’s Day (2012).

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LexBlog IP

MAY 20, 2022

In a piece of practical good news, the proposal says that an advertiser does not need to clean out old endorsements from its social media pages as long as the older endorsements are dated and not subsequently reposted. We assume this is limited to when an endorser has truly moved on and no longer believes in the endorsed product.

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The TTABlog

AUGUST 15, 2022

Branded, LLC , 2022 USPQ2d 742 (TTAB 2022) [precedential] (Opinion by Judge Marc A. It noted that Branded "failed to introduce any credible documents showing use of the OLD SCHOOL mark to identify clothing or sale of clothing." Nor was there any evidence of advertising. Vans, Inc. See Cerveceria , 10 USPQ2d at 1069.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 17, 2021

Plaintiffs sued for false advertising and false endorsement under the Lanham Act, violation of their right to publicity, deceptive trade practices under New York GBL Section 349, and defamation. 2021), which considered all these claims except for false advertising. The court was guided by Electra v. 59 Murray Enterprises, Inc.,

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The TTABlog

AUGUST 17, 2022

2009); In re California Innovations , 329 F.3d Second, the screenshots are merely an advertisement of a third party cigar manufacturer touting the attributes of its product. In re Spirits Int’l N.V. , 3d 1347, 90 U.S.P.Q.2d 2d 1489, 1490-95 (Fed. 3d 1334, 66 U.S.P.Q.2d 2d 1853, 1858 (Fed. consumers have viewed this website.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Basheer, in his 2009 post, about Chantix, a Pfizer-patented anti-smoking drug, raised questions regarding transparency around the discretion to require local clinical trials. A brand owner’s injunction now depends on the ad’s content, checking if the same confuses or causes blurring or tarnishment. and Class 5.2

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43(B)log

MARCH 20, 2023

The state alleged that Plavix was less effective in patients who had certain liver-enzyme mutations, and that defendants knew this fact years before 2009, when the FDA updated Plavix’s label with information about the issue. In 2009, a BMS employee wrote: [I]t looks like we are into stalling some more.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 10, 2021

Nonetheless, applicant argued that relevant consumers perceive COOKINPELLETS.COM as its brand name," and the evidence showed that some third-parties use or understand COOKINPELLETS (with or without a space) and COOKINPELLETS.COM as capable of serving as a source indicator. In re Gould Paper Corp., 2d 1017, 5 USPQ2d 1110, 1112 (Fed.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

Vivian Cheng focuses her practice on trademark and copyright litigation and also counsels clients on a broad range of issues relating to trademark, trade dress, and copyright protection and enforcement, unfair competition, and false advertising. with highest honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2009. She received her J.D.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

P and P Imports (“P&P”) sells outdoor games under its GoSports brand, and in December 2016, it began selling its “Giant 4 in a Row Game” that was based on the classic tabletop version. P&P sold its game through Amazon and eBay and climbed the best seller rankings on Amazon. ” Art Attacks Ink, LLC v.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Intellectual Property such as patents, trademarks, brand value, copyright, etc have become foundational assets for several businesses, seeking greater importance and attention. General Motors pledged its “Green Technology” patents for a period of 2 years when it faced bankruptcy in 2009.

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SpicyIP

MAY 20, 2024

Shamnad Basheer 1976-2019; taken at NUJS, Kolkata circa 2009. The defendant claimed defence under comparative advertising, that it does lead to disparagement and that the plaintiff does not hold registration over the blue colour in question. Intergrow Brands Pvt. Drop a comment below to let us know. On the occasion of Prof.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Introduction In today’s digital economy, trademarks play an important role in developing a brand’s identity, establishing customer trust, and assuring market competition. Corporations must establish online identities, such as logos, slogans, product names, and brands, to build consumer awareness, loyalty, and trust.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 11, 2022

Branded Semglee ® : 5% off WAC of Lantus ® , with high rebates. Citing this joint statement in a July 2021 press release , FDA announced that it had issued an untitled letter to Amgen citing issues with a banner advertisement of its biological product, Neulasta ® (pegfilgrastim). Semglee ® (Mylan (Viatris) / Biocon). July 28, 2021.

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