LexBlog IP

MARCH 15, 2024

Plaintiff has been suing various wristwatch companies over the use of the term RED GOLD. Throughout the twentieth century, many newspapers, advertisements, magazines, textbooks, and other reference materials used the term “red gold” to describe the gold-copper combination.

Fair Use 52

Fair Use Social Media Trademark Advertising 52

Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And the number of active trademark registrations in the USPTO database is larger than ever. Additionally, since late December 2021, when new procedures went into effect, the USPTO has received around 100 expungement petitions and about 100 re-examination petitions to get rid of registrations for marks that are allegedly not in use.

Trademark 130

Trademark Non-Fungible Tokens All Rights Reserved False Advertising 130

SpicyIP

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Dark Patterns Unmasked: Examining Their Influence on Digital Platforms and User Behaviour Srijaa Grover and Yaggya Kapoor Harry Brignull introduced the concept of “dark patterns” in 2010, describing them as deceptive tactics aimed at boosting conversion rates.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property False Advertising Designs Design 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Nevertheless, because adware often provided poor consumer experiences, adware largely fizzled out by 2010. The court approaches this case like it’s an adware case, but the court never once uses the term. Thus, other cases have applied conversion law to alleged theft of domain name registrations (e.g., 1-800 Contacts v.

Licensing 92

Licensing Copyright Contracts Advertising 92

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Meanwhile, there was a case where the Delhi High Court struck down Section 24(5) of the Plant Varieties Act which which allowed the registrar to issue interim directions against third-party abuse during the plant variety registration process. The Supreme Court later stayed this case, however. Sounds “Jhakaas!”

Personality Rights 59

Personality Rights IP Licensing Copyright 59

IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 28, 2023

TARNISHMENT Unauthorized use of famous mark which is offensive, inappropriate in connection with a similar mark or trade name.Tarnishmentmainly occurs when the product is contrary to the corporate values of the trademark owner and another form is to offend or criticize the trademark’s owner. “ 2010 (42) PTC 572 (Del.)

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Trademark Registering Trademarks Trademark Law Branding 76

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Tech Square which was passed against a cancellation petition filed by Toyota against the registration of “Alphard” by Tech Square. Toyota alleged that Tech Square’s mark should be cancelled for being identical to its “Alphard” mark used for MUVs in different countries other than India. First, in Toyota v. Makemytrip (India) Pvt.

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IP Copyright Trademark Intellectual Property 124