SpicyIP

JULY 28, 2023

Indian Trademark Law and Twitter’s Rebranding Decision But a much more thought-provoking discussion and research for IP enthusiasts like us is the scope of protection that can be given to Twitter for this ‘X’ logo in the Indian trademark regime. This is because the letter ‘X’ is too generic to be protected under Indian law.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 26, 2023

Introduction Brand owners and traders have long embraced numeral creativity to captivate consumers. Names like 7-eleven, 5 Star, 7Up, and 99acres resonate with consumers, widely reflecting the innovative use of number as brand identities.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This demonstrates the succinctness and simplicity of the Metaverse’s trademarking mechanism. Their rights will be protected thanks to the metaverse brands’ trademarks. By deterring rip offs, trademarks safeguard a company’s identity and the repute of its brand(s), especially in the Metaverse.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 2, 2021

European trademark law requires genuine use of a trademark to maintain registration. Lack of use may cancel a trademark’s registration; as well, any oppositions based on a trademark without genuine use may not withstand a non-usage defense. . Photo Credits: BP Miller ( Unsplash).

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 25, 2021

Aliign “is an event, lifestyle, and apparel company” allegedly with a first trademark use in 2011. lululemon’s brand also displays prominently in its keyword ads. Since 2014, they have sold a total of 7 units of apparel (5 of which were bought by the CEO’s friends). Labeled search results.

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The IP Law Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Generic terms are incapable of functioning as registrable trademarks denoting source, and are not registrable on the Supplemental Register or on the Principal Register after having acquired secondary meaning. The European Union recognized the PDO in 2011 in an agreement between the European Union and Switzerland in 2011.

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Greenspoon Marder LLP

JANUARY 12, 2017

Designer Tara Martin launched the “My Other Bag” handbag line in 2011. In fact, the judge pointed out that if anything, the cheap tote bags would likely reinforce and enhance the distinctiveness and notoriety of the famous brand. By: Sharon Urias, Esq. The My Other Bag totes typically are priced between $35.00 and $55.00.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

Gutman created a Pinterest account in 2011 and an Instagram account in 2012, shortly after she began working for JLM. Monaghan Trademark Owner Sues Over Alleged Twittersquatting–Coventry First, LLC v. CH When Does A Parody Twitter Account Constitute Criminal Identity Theft?–Sims Kravitz An Update on PhoneDog v.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 8, 2023

This results in common claims of ‘disparagement’ in trademark law. The court held that the warnings were not of an unique nature but was mandated under Rules 3(1)(i) and Rule (1)(k) of the IT Rules, 2021 as well as Rule 8 of the IT Rules, 2011 to protect the user against potential threats.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 26, 2023

He was unmistakably aware of the nuances regarding colours in trademark law. Broadly speaking, trademarks are of two types: traditional and non-traditional. [1] Notwithstanding the essence of this finding, this is too narrow an interpretation of the true spirit of trademark law. 131, 132-133 (2020). [2]

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Jacob Jacoby in his article, “The Psychological Foundations of Trademark Law: Secondary Meaning, Generism, Fame, Confusion, Dilution.” states that “The brand names serve as information ‘chunks’. Given, only a familiar brand name, a host of relevant and important information can be efficiently called into consciousness.”

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In the United States as well, trademark laws prohibit the trademarking of generic terms because it would give someone a monopoly on a product. Company in 2011 submitted its four trademark applications to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the use of “BOOKING.COM” as a word trademark.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 26, 2024

Further, it was alleged that they were diluting and tarnishing the brand by publishing AI-generated deepfake content using the said characters image and appearance across online platforms, including pornographic websites, which, the plaintiff argued, was detrimental to the overall reputation and goodwill amassed by the show over the years.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 4, 2023

To prevent the undue usage of their goodwill and branding celebrities used to get their names registered under the trademark act. The term ‘Celebrity’ is not defined in the Intellectual Property Law in India; however, the Indian Copyright Act defines the term “performer” which is a wider expression and may include the word “Celebrity”.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Companies seek to protect the value of their trademarks since they can be quite valuable to the brand. Under trademark law, however, phrases are frequently deemed not to disclose the commercial origin of products or services, which is a trademark’s primary role.

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The IP Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

P and P Imports (“P&P”) sells outdoor games under its GoSports brand, and in December 2016, it began selling its “Giant 4 in a Row Game” that was based on the classic tabletop version. Johnson Enterprises, LLC, in which the parties were battling a trade dress infringement claim involving these large outdoor Connect 4-like games.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 5, 2023

On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court adopted a restrictive view of the extraterritorial application of the Lanham Act, holding that federal trademark law cannot support a claim for trademark infringement against solely foreign conduct. The case is Abitron Austria GmbH v. Hetronic International, Inc.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Generic terms are incapable of functioning as registrable trademarks denoting source, and are not registrable on the Supplemental Register or on the Principal Register after having acquired secondary meaning. The European Union recognized the PDO in 2011 in an agreement between the European Union and Switzerland in 2011.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

Our hard-working students and community members published more than twice as many articles than in 2020 and the most articles in a calendar year since 2011. Trademark Law. Parody in Trademarks is No Joke. 2021 was an exciting year for the IPilogue. CIPO Addresses the Application Backlog.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

– Once upon a time, as Prashant noted in his October 2011 post, a trademark application was filed, examined, and published within a mere 72 hours at the Chennai Trademarks Registry. DRS , where the court held that ad-words are not inherently violative of trademark rights. Corruption in IP Offices, Anything New?

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Instead, the court implies that 1-800 Contacts should be faulted for not doing the survey and discussing it in the complaint…? Other Implications Comparison to the Network Automation Case.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

19 The distinctive character of a trade mark must be assessed by reference, first, to the goods or services in respect of which registration is sought and, second, to the perception of the relevant public (see judgment of 12 February 2004, Henkel, C‑218/01, EU:C:2004:88, paragraph 50 and the case-law cited).

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

It serves as an essential element in making up the brand identity, customer loyalty, and market differentiation. A strong trademark opens the door for instant recognition and emotional connection with the consumers such as the infamous Nike’s “swoosh” [2].

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SpicyIP

MARCH 22, 2025

filed a rectification petition under Sections 47 and 57 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 , seeking the removal of the respondents trademark ZEPTO (in Class 35) from the Register of Trade Marks. Kiranakart contended that their ZEPTO mark had generated immense goodwill since 2021, and they have invested heavily in branding and operations.

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