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Hot n Cold ruling from Australian Federal Court partially overturns Katy Perry trade mark decision

The IPKat

She settled on the brand name Katie Perry and started her own fashion label in 2007. Her first worldwide tour in 2009 included four shows performed in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, and she sold "KATY PERRY" branded apparel and merchandise at these concerts.

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Iconic Fansubbing Site Legendas.tv Shuts Down Voluntarily

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In 2009, legal pressure resulted in a temporary shutdown. While the entertainment companies were quick to brand them as pirates, Legendas argued that they were probably some of the most avid consumers. The site, which relied on a team of contributors, soon gained a steady user base. Avid Consumers. team sent out a different message.

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RIAA Ramps Up Efforts to Remove Music Download Apps from Google Play

TorrentFreak

There are some that reference popular YouTube ripper brands such as “MP3Juice” to grab people’s attention. ‘Video & Music Downloader’ doesn’t explicitly advertise itself as a tool to convert music videos into MP3s, but many people may use it for that reason.

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Trademark Infringement in the Digital Age

IP and Legal Filings

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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Green Washing Vis-A-Vis Green Trade Marks

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This has led to consumers opting for brands that pledge their duty to contributing towards environmental protection by means of minimalism and sustainability. In today’s era of eco-branding, wherein trademarks are used to distinguish sustainable brands from the mainstream commercial ones, the latter engage in the practise of “greenwashing”.

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Prosecco: a plant variety or geographical indication? Singapore Court says "both"!

The IPKat

Furthermore, it was only after Italy claimed 'Prosecco' as a protected designation of origin that the EU declared the 'Prosecco' grape variety would be renamed as 'Glera' in 2009. Whilst not raised in the Court of Appeal, in the earlier proceedings, AGWI had sought to bolster its argument with research by academics at Monash University.

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Legal Discernment On The Co-Existence Of Similar Trademarks

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To profit on the reputation of another brand, competitors began copying marks or acquiring deceptively similar trade marks with a desire to obtain the goodwill of well-known marks. The ‘Cycle’ brand is registered under various classes which include food products and incense sticks, dhoop, hair oil, etc. COURT’S DECISION.