SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

We have already traversed through Junes , Julys , Augusts , Septembers , Octobers , Novembers , Decembers , and shared some stories like Rahul Cherian’s Legacy, 2010’s International Efforts on Pandemics, Corruption in IP Offices, Law Making via Leaked Documents, etc. It’s the 8th post of this monthly series.

Non-Fungible Tokens 59

Non-Fungible Tokens Copyright Business Moral Rights 59

43(B)log

JULY 3, 2023

27, 2023) Industria sued Latinfood for trademark and copyright infringement; Latinfood counterclaimed for tortious interference against Industria and another counterdefendant Cordialsa. Prior import plans in 2010-11 were paused. The order was temporarily stayed pending full authentication of the Colombian registrations.

False Advertising 59

False Advertising Advertising Advertising Registration 59

The TTABlog

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Although it did not resume use of the mark for seven years, it commenced TTAB litigation with ARSA in 2016 regarding ownership of the mark. In July 2016, applicant petitioned to cancel ARSA's registration, and in 2017 it applied to register its EUCALIN word-and-design mark. Text Copyright John L. Who Owned the Mark?:

Ownership 40

Ownership Litigation Registration Business 40

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2021

WhenU concluded that copyright was a dead-end. Nevertheless, because adware often provided poor consumer experiences, adware largely fizzled out by 2010. In this lawsuit, the plaintiffs aren’t suing Google for violating their copyrights or trademarks. Wells Fargo v. 1-800 Contacts v. physical property), not intangibles.

Licensing 94

Licensing Copyright Contracts Advertising 94

The TTABlog

MAY 25, 2023

However, Applicant JBL failed to prove that this design has acquired distinctiveness, and so registration was refused on the Principal Register, but the Board accepted JBL's alternative amendment to the Supplemental Register. JBL pointed to its ownership of seven design patents for rocking chairs of the same or a very similar configuration.

Designs 52

Designs Design Design Patent Advertising 52

The TTABlog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Petitioner JNF LLC was undoubtedly unhappy with the result of its petition to cancel a registration for the mark HAPPIEST HOUR for bar and restaurant services. Registrant Harwood International enjoyed a constructive first use date of October 6, 2014, the filing date of its underlying application. 96 USPQ2d 1031, 1036 (TTAB 2010).

Service Mark 52

Service Mark Registration Advertising Advertising 52

SpicyIP

AUGUST 3, 2023

Kurian’s trail of transparency, discussions about authors and copyright societies, updates on the international IP landscape, or the hustle and bustle of the domestic IP domain, including Statements of Patent (Non-)Working, the journey through Junes had its own jilts and joys. Whether it’s P.H.

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Registration IP Copyright Blogging 98

LexBlog IP

JULY 5, 2022

Scenario 1: Protecting the Work by Copyright. The next time you would like to protect the design on a T-shirt, the pattern of design on fabric, or a jewelry design, you should consider whether your work can be copyrighted. ” [1] The best part about a copyright is that its registration is typically inexpensive and straightforward.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Design Patent Designs Design 52

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

We’ve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so it’s a mixed bag of cases dealing with patents, trademarks, copyright law etc. The Court interpreted the clause on ownership of work made during a contract of service (Section 17(c)) to not apply in situations where there is a contract between equals.

IP 124

IP Copyright Trademark Intellectual Property 124

Above the Fold

JULY 5, 2022

Scenario 1: Protecting the Work by Copyright. The next time you would like to protect the design on a T-shirt, the pattern of design on fabric, or a jewelry design, you should consider whether your work can be copyrighted. 1] The best part about a copyright is that its registration is typically inexpensive and straightforward.

Intellectual Property 40

Intellectual Property Design Patent Designs Design 40