IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 30, 2022

The Respondent secured federal trademark registration for “Get Lucky” in 1986, and the Petitioner commenced offering garments employing the registered trademark “Lucky Brand” and term “Lucky” a few years later, in 1990. However, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals disagreed.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The case concerned the registration of 'Prosecco' as a GI in Singapore. This Kat was interested to see a court finally address this argument Singapore has offered protection for GIs since 1999, but it only adopted a registration-based system in the last decade with the Geographical Indications Act 2014 ('GIA').

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 11, 2021

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has secured trademark registration for the brand name “Khadi” in three more countries which were Mexico, United Arab Emirates, and Bhutan. The trademark registration in Mexico was granted in December 2020, while the registration in UAE was granted on June 28 and latest in Bhutan on July 9.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 11, 2023

2] This new set of marks is often referred to as non-traditional trademarks , and the qualification for their registration, as opposed to a traditional mark, is substantially higher. [3] I do this by demonstrating the statutory criteria for trademark registration and then applying the set criteria to check the registrability of braille.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 24, 2023

Introduction The Plaintiff is engaged in the construction business and is the proprietor of trademark BURJNOIDA in class 37 (for building and construction services) as of February 2, 2011, which it claims to have been using since December 24, 2010.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

First, Apple ensures early registration of its trademarks, such that it obtains protections across categories like its iconic logo and product names such as “iPhone” and “iPad.” Section 28 of the said act deals with the registration while section 29 deals with infringement and remedies.

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The IPKat

MARCH 17, 2024

VCC also failed to have the NEW CERTAN trade mark registration cancelled. Kreglinger's first vintage of the wine promoted and sold as "New Certan" was the 2011 vintage, released in 2013. The label designer had received photos of VCC bottles and instruction from de Moor to use them as inspiration.

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The TTABlog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In its notice of opposition, opposer claimed a likelihood of confusion with its marks STERLING , in standard character and design form, and STERLING COMPUTERS. SAS Optimhome , 99 USPQ2d 1959 (1960) (TTAB 2011). Registration or pending application," then the mark should be entered in a third box. See CSC Holdings LLC v.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Barbie, a name synonymous with an unattainable standard of femininity and the concept of commercial feminism, was designed to captivate the toy market with all its glittery pink magnificence. A straightforward pink sans-serif typeface was used for the 1959 original trademark registration.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The Supreme Court held today that lack of knowledge of either fact or law can excuse inaccuracies in a copyright registration under Section 411(b)’s safe harbor provision of the Copyright Act. Unicolors created fabric designs but did not publish them at the same time. H&M moved for judgment as a matter of law. legal mistakes.”

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 28, 2022

The Department of Industry, which is the quasi-judicial authority responsible for filing, registration and other procedural aspects, has given a decision against McDonald’s. It was back in January 2011 when Future Enterprises had officially filed ‘Mac Coffee and Eagle device’ trademark before DOI. Facts of the case.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Samsung : This was a case, from 2011 to 2018, where Apple took the word against Samsung, claiming infringement of its smartphone design and utility patents. 2] Adidas vs. The lawsuit raised an understanding of the value of enduring trademarks and the perils of “knock-off” designs. FAMOUS CASES OF TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT 1.Foreign

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Background In 2011, Austrian applicant Gabriele Schmid successfully applied for a figurative mark, which displays the official EU symbol for protected geographical indications (‘the PGI symbol’) within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 1151/2012. Symbols that are of particular public interest do not enjoy absolute protection.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Those machines have been imported into the UK for distribution and sale since June 2013, and marketed using the acronym ICE and the following logo: Both the Claimant and the First Defendant have trade mark registrations in the United Kingdom.

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IPilogue

JULY 9, 2021

I am working on the revised 3rd edition of my book on Intellectual Property Law (Irwin Law 2011, 2nd edition) , and with Professor Pina D’Agostino as co-author on the revision of the 2nd edition on Copyright Law (Irwin Law 2000). What if they got nothing extra from patenting or design registration?

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 3, 2022

Unicolors is the owner of copyrights in various fabric designs, including a 2011 copyright registration that consisted of 31 separate designs. On appeal, the Ninth Circuit disagreed with the district court and ruled that because Unicolors had made a mistake of law in connection with the registration (i.e.

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IP Intelligence

JUNE 3, 2021

On June 1, 2021, the Supreme Court granted certiorari on the question of whether Section 411(b) of the Copyright Act is intended to be a “fraud” statute that requires scienter for cancellation of a copyright registration. The court held that there were no valid grounds for cancellation of the registration, since fraud was not proven.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Importance of Registration of Trademarks in the Metaverse Businesses may now reach a larger audience, increase their digital footprint, and increase profits by utilising the Metaverse. The trademark registration safeguards the owner’s rights and establishes the business’s legal standing.

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CopyrightsWorld

APRIL 29, 2022

On November 3rd, 2018, Thaler filed a copyright application for A Recent Entrance to Paradise, designating himself as the claimant and the work’s author as “Creativity Machine,” saying that the copyright should be transferred from the AI to him due to his “ownership of the machine.” says the author.

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CopyrightsWorld

APRIL 29, 2022

On November 3rd, 2018, Thaler filed a copyright application for A Recent Entrance to Paradise, designating himself as the claimant and the work’s author as “Creativity Machine,” saying that the copyright should be transferred from the AI to him due to his “ownership of the machine.” says the author.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 21, 2021

It outlines trends, data and legal rights pertaining to patents, trade marks, designs, plant breeder rights ( PBR ) and copyright. Design certifications remained generally stable (with a small decrease) in 2020. Over the past decade, standard patent applications have shown an overall upward trend, with 2020 filings up 15% from 2011.

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azrights

JUNE 15, 2022

Match Group successfully challenged the Muslim dating app, Muzmatch’s, trade mark registrations in the EU and the U.K. According to The Guardian , Mr Shahzad set up Muzmatch as a side business in 2011. I’d love to help you to learn how to create stand out brands that are designed to succeed.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The 19th Asean meeting, which took place in November 2011, saw the introduction of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. Additionally, it requires Cambodia to maintain online databases with data on applications and registrations for patents, industrial designs, and trademarks. Introduction. Conclusion.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 31, 2024

2/2011) in 2011 led to the formation of an administrative body known as the Second Section of the Intellectual Property Commission (S2CPI). Four of those were rejected in Q1 2024 for complaining about the registration of a website, not an established website where infringement is taking place. pirateproxy.live 1337x.gd

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The Trademarks Act of 1999 does not forbid the use of names of gods or goddesses, religious symbols, or figurines in and of themselves; But it simply limits the registration of the mark under the Trademarks Act’s Section 9(2)(b), as is shown while reading the clause. 8] 2011 (48) PTC 235 (Del.) (DB) Lal Babu Priyadarshi [9].

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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. SMRI ultimately sent one C&D in August 2006, and filed suit in June 2011. Here the court considers acquiescence and laches.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

2,990,814 (the “‘814 Registration”), has been used in U.S. 1057(b), Poulsen claims the ‘814 Registration is prima facie evidence of the validity of the Mark, Poulsen’s ownership of the Mark, and Poulsen’s exclusive right to use the Mark in commerce. Poulsen claims the Mark, protected under U.S. Federal Trademark Reg.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This blog discusses the concept of non-conventional trademarks, its use in Pharmaceutical Industries, relevance and complexity surrounding the registration process under Indian Law. Section 9(1) (a) states that non–distinctive trademarks are not eligible for registration, which presents a challenge for single-colour trademarks.

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Intepat

MAY 28, 2024

This success is largely attributed to Apple’s effective trademarking of various designs and sounds related to its products and services. Notably, Apple trademarked its store design in the United States in 2011. Prior Registration and Use: Apple Inc. Cracking the Code: What Sets Apple’s Trademark Apart?

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Giovanni Guglielmetti dealt with the subject of design protection under copyright law, starting from the well-known judgments Cofemel Case C-683/17 and Brompton Case C-833/18 [Katposts here and here ]. It is true, in fact, that the Court held that there is no requirement other than 'mere' originality (i.e.,

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The TTABlog

MARCH 9, 2022

The Board dismissed a petition for cancellation of a registration for the mark NUTRIVITA , in standard character form, for "dietary and nutritional supplements," on the alleged grounds of nonuse and abandonment. For example, the fact respondent abandoned a prior registration for NUTRAVITA in a design form was irrelevant.

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The IP Law Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In 2013, Interprofession du Gruyère, sought and received from the USPTO a certification mark for a design with stylized font, for the letters “AOC”, a Swiss cross, and the words “LE GRUYÈRE SWITZERLAND.” This protected designation was superseded by adoption of the Protected Designation of Origin (“PDO”) for GRUYÈRE in 2001.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MARCH 26, 2022

The law governing the protection of geographical indications in India has been that of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. The remedies can be claimed under Section 67 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in the form of civil remedies and criminal remedies.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 18, 2023

Has the Chinese Patent linkage framework worked as designed? Chugai was the patentee and marketing authorization holder of Eldecalcitol Soft Capsules for treating osteoporosis, which first launched in Japan in 2011 and was later approved by China’s NMPA in 2020. How has this new legislation impacted foreign patent holders?

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 27, 2021

In an otherwise straightforward Section 2(d) analysis, the Board ruled that confusion is likely between Respondent's registered marks MIRAGE BRANDS (standard form) and MIRAGE BRANDS & Design [BRANDS disclaimed], and Petitioner Mahender Sabhnani's previously used and registered mark ROYAL MIRAGE & Design , all for perfume.

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Intepat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

AI-Generated Art: Where Artistry Meets Algorithms Before diving into the intricacies of copyright registration /ownership, let’s set the stage by understanding the birth of AI-generated art. Copyright laws are designed to safeguard the rights of creators. Slater, 16-15469, popularly known as the Monkey selfie case.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 13, 2022

The Board has re-designated as precedential its April 2001 decision dismissing an opposition to registration of the mark SPINTIRES for computer games and software. 91248894 (April 2, 2021) (re-designated as precedential, June 1, 2022). SAS Optimhome , 99 USPQ2d 1959, 1963 (TTAB 2011). Saber Interactive Incorporated v.

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