The IPKat

MARCH 8, 2023

In such a situation, the owner may not invalidate the later mark or take action against its use in respect of the goods or services for which the later trade mark has been used, unless registration of the later mark was applied for in bad faith (Art. He refused the offer, proposing a license agreement instead.

Cease and Desist 122

Cease and Desist Art Licensing Registration 122

The TTABlog

AUGUST 15, 2022

In an exhaustive and exhausting opinion, the Board granted petitions to cancel two registration for the mark OLD SCHOOL for various clothing items, on the ground of abandonment. The Board found that the registrant, despite claiming attempts to sell or license the mark, had discontinued use of the mark with an intent not to resume use.

Registration 52

Registration Cease and Desist Branding Brands 52

43(B)log

AUGUST 18, 2021

For example (the details vary a little depending on defendant, but you get the picture): The STURGIS BIKE WEEK registration dates to 1997; defendants’ “Sturgis Motor Classic” came from 1997-98. It also stopped using “Officially Licensed Sturgis,” “Licensed Sturgis,” and “Authentic Sturgis.” apart from the mark as shown.”

Cease and Desist 62

Cease and Desist False Advertising Registration Licensing 62

SpicyIP

JULY 20, 2024

In 2009, Prof. Unending Compulsory Licensing (“CL”) Discussion: Reading SpicyIP old pages, I found this decade-old post called Compulsory Licensing is Not a Bad Word! discussing India’s first Compulsory License (“CL”). among others. Sai Vinod’s post can get you some intellectual relief. Perhaps not.

Cease and Desist 52

Cease and Desist Licensing IP Patent 52