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The Interplay between Religious Sensitiveness and Trademark Law in India

IP and Legal Filings

As a result, the rise of hypersensitivity to religion, religious texts, and religious symbols determines the jurisprudence around the utilisation of such marks under Indian trademark law, even if they are not strictly prohibited. Difference Between Trademark and Service Mark. Lal Babu Priyadarshi [9]. 1] Acharya, M.

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IP infringement in Metaverse

IIPRD

The first and the foremost question which crosses our minds is that does the digital assets in the virtual reality fall under the category of “Goods” under trademark law, and who should be held liable for infringement when the infringer is unknown. The post IP infringement in Metaverse first appeared on IIPRD.

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Trademark Infringement in the Digital Age

IP and Legal Filings

Using trademarks in domain names, linking, framing, meta-tagging, and framing are a few methods that could lead to trademark challenges. Cybersquatting is another type of trademark infringement. A fundamental tenet of trademark law is to avoid consumers being confused about the origin or source of products or services.

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“It Might Be Your Character, But It’s My Business” The Saga of Themed Public Places and Trademark Infringement

IP and Legal Filings

A UK food blogger who operated an underground restaurant in 2009 made the decision to host a ticketed dinner with a Harry Potter theme. What does Trademark laws Say? The Trade Marks Act of 1999 provides protection for trademarks in India. and whose copyright is owned by author JK Rowling (in Australia as well).

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Taco Bell Petitions to Cancel TACO TUESDAY Trademarks at U.S. Trademark Office

LexBlog IP

But although this phrase is used by many, two restaurant companies actually own TACO TUESDAY trademark registrations that they can assert as conclusive evidence of their exclusive rights to use the slogan and enforce those rights against anyone who tries to use the mark. Taco Bell is seeking to change that. ” 15 U.S.C. §

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Trademark Enforcement In E-Market : Challenges In Identifying The Infringer And Holding Them Accountable

IP and Legal Filings

Firstly, the basic step towards protecting trademarks in online marketplaces is to register them with the Trademark Registry. The registration of trademarks provides legal protection and remedies in case of infringement. 27-10-2009). [8] 2] Defines ‘Intermediaries’, Oxford Dictionary. [3] 4] [Civil Suit No.

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Journey Through “Octobers” on SpicyIP (2005 – Present) 

SpicyIP

This brings me to my Octobers’ sift – a sift that yielded some sinuous ​​IP stories. of our IP Reveries series , while discussing the basics of clinical trials and drug innovation, have highlighted their implications. Corruption in IP Offices, Anything New? and Class 5.2