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An Explorative Study on the Liability of Domain Name Registrars with reference to Trademark Infringement.

IP and Legal Filings

Thus, there is an unmistakable similarity between domain names and trademarks, which is why domain names have been granted trademark recognition and protection. Reliance is also a registered trademark, and as such, it is protected from trademark infringement.

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Trademark Infringement Get So “Lucky”

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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. This case saw the issuance of several marks.

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Position Marks

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Requirements for Registration of a Position Trademark. The position trademark should be capable of being represented graphically, and hence, a detailed and clear description of the position of the mark on a particular product becomes essential for the application of Trademark Registration. Final Thoughts.

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From Fruit to Fortune: Apple’s Trademark Journey and Their Fierce Protection Strategy

Intepat

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. At the time, Apple Computer Inc.

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Vans v. FCB: Taking a Look at the Delhi High Court’s Restrictions on the Rights of Well Known Trademarks vis-a-vis Prior Use

SpicyIP

In this post, I have briefly discussed the judgement and analyzed what it could mean for the proprietors of well-known trademarks and other proprietors. The petitioner, Vans Inc, USA, filed for registration of their mark- VANS in 1992, on a ‘proposed to be used basis’. The mark was published in 2005 and was registered in 2006.

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The Interplay between Religious Sensitiveness and Trademark Law in India

IP and Legal Filings

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. Commercializing religion via trademarking god.

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where cross-examination exposes lack of TM confusion, out-of-court confusion "evidence" becomes less credible

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In 2011, Plaintiff sued defendants for using the marks “Florida Virtual Academy/Program” and the associated acronyms, “FLVA/P.” Plaintiff has seven registered trademarks involving Florida Virtual School or FLVS; two of the registrations are incontestable. statements as evidence of confusion.