Corsearch

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Read on to learn about: The difference between patents and industrial designs Recent industrial designs registration trends How you can swiftly search for industrial designs with Corsearch What are industrial designs? These and other questions are relevant in assessing registrability potential for patents. respectively.

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IPilogue

MARCH 21, 2023

What do a company in the business of mining and selling construction equipment, and an athletic-wear and sporting accessories brand, have in common? Puma first applied for the trademark PROCAT in 2012 for its sub-brand of youth sporting accessories. Apparently, the cat has been let out of the bag on this one. 2023 FCA 4.The

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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.

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Kashishipr

MAY 11, 2022

The single color or color combination of a product’s packaging can obtain Trademark Protection only if it is capable enough to be recognized by the general public as unique or belonging to a specific brand. It also encourages safeguarding the interests of the traders and consumers in the market. Law on Color Trademarks in India.

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Patently-O

JUNE 29, 2022

In 2012, the Meenaxi registered the two word marks with the USPTO (THUMS UP & LIMCA). Coca-Cola stepped-in in 2016 seeking to cancel Meenaxi’s mark registrations. But, the missing link was evidence that the US-based Indians and Indian-Americans were aware of the branding. consumers were aware of its Indian brands.

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The TTABlog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Board granted a petition for cancellation of a registration for the mark CS for "amplifiers," finding that Petitioner Adamson Systems proved by a preponderance of the evidence that Respondent Peavey Electronics had discontinued use of the CS mark on amplifiers, with intent not to resume use. emphasis by the Board).

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IIPRD

JUNE 29, 2022

Louis Vuitton Malletier is a French fashion house and one of the most recognisable luxury goods brands in the world. It was awarded the world’s most valuable luxury brand for six consecutive years (2006-2012), topping even Chanel, Gucci, and Dior. MULTIPLE IP REGISTRATION AND THEIR PROTECTION.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 9, 2025

There is no registration fee for any of the seminars. Though he applied in 1992, registration was granted only in 2020. Read the post for more details. Later, he discovered the trademark had expired since 2002 without prior notice, violating Rule 58(3) of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017. Citing Jaisuryas Retail Ventures v.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 16, 2023

FL 2027 variety of potatoes are used to manufacture chips for the “Lay’s” brand. Apart from these suo motu corrections, the Registrar did not reject the application for lack of proper clear and complete documents and carelessly proceeded with the grant of registration. a group company of Pepsi Inc.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 2, 2025

The Court found that Levi’s owned valid trademark registrations, thus Kumar and Rams manufactured counterfeits that used identical replicas of Levi’s marks without authorization, and copied the entire design elements of Levi’s products. Ojha settled his due by paying 1,50,000 in damages.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 16, 2022

August asserts that the Defendant, AirG Inc, a Canadian social media brand, committed copyright infringement by reproducing six of Pugliese’s Jennifer Lopez photos on their website without permission. The same was true regarding the address listed on the 2012 syndication agreement between Pugliese and August. They sought $22,412.45

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The IPKat

JUNE 5, 2023

Turning to likelihood of confusion, the court noted that the only difference was the brand on the box (Bliki and Tic Tac) and that it was irrelevant in this case, as Ferrero was enforcing its exclusive rights on the box shape rather than on the Tic Tac trade mark (which was not included in the 3D trade mark registrations).

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Moreover, trademarks also add to the brand value of a particular product or service. Generic trademarks refer to a trademark or a brand name that has turned into a generic term or has become synonymous with a particular product or service solely due to its popularity. Typically, a generic trademark loses its secondary meaning.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 22, 2023

In Europe, it owns and runs a variety of bike and cycling brands, including “RALEIGH.” The plaint includes information on the registrations for the aforementioned mark, which are also registered trademarks in India. The Plaintiff is an international company that manufactures and sells bicycles, cycles, and bikes.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Moreover, the IPR eases the market development and establishes a solid brand identity. The environment is branded by the active interaction of various stakeholders, including the entrepreneurs, investors, incubators accelerators, and the administration forms. Trademarks and Registered Trademarks, Control of Corp Diseases, 2012.

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The TTABlog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The appellate court ruled that because the jurisdiction of the TTAB is limited to the issue of registrability and does not extend to "use" of a mark or allow for broader remedies, the earlier TTAB judgments against Beasley "do not carry claim preclusive effect against subsequent Article III infringemeent proceedings under section 43(a)."

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Reddit: Anyone can start a subreddit, and back in 2012 Jaime Rogozinski started r/WallStreetBets. ” Rogozinski had published a book titled WallStreetBets and also filed trademark registration application for the mark WALLSTREETBETS, with him as the owner. .” Opposition proceedings are now pending before the TTAB.

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IP Tech Blog

MAY 19, 2022

This case follows successful oppositions by Match.com to Muzmatch’s registration of its marks in 2018, and unsuccessful attempts by Match.com to purchase Muzmatch between 2017 and 2019. This was due to the reputation of Match.com’s trade marks and because a consumer would believe that Muzmatch was a sub-brand of Match.com.

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Corsearch

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Name saturation is an existential challenge for every industry that harnesses trademark law to protect its brand. You can explore what are known as non-conventional trademarks — sounds, colors, smells — to convey your brand messaging. A key difference arises, however, when comparing brand name and generic name confusion.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 19, 2022

This case follows successful oppositions by Match.com to Muzmatch’s registration of its marks in 2018, and unsuccessful attempts by Match.com to purchase Muzmatch between 2017 and 2019. Match.com is one of the largest and most recognisable dating platforms in the UK.

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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. This protected designation was superseded by adoption of the Protected Designation of Origin (“PDO”) for GRUYÈRE in 2001.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In November 2012, in Cambodia, at the 21st Asean Summit, the RCEP discussions were launched. The garment and export business in Cambodia must create more useful service activities including branding, marketing, and sourcing in order for it to advance up the value chain. Introduction.

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Garrigues Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Can a well-known watch brand prevent the protection of another identical or similar trademark for other types of goods such as cosmetics? But does this mean that a famous mark can extend its status and prevent the registration of third parties’ trademarks for any goods or services?

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The TTABlog

JUNE 24, 2022

Applicant, appearing pro se, pointed to its existing registration for IMAGINATION ARTS LAB, over which the cited registration issued, but the Board once again observed that it is not bound by the decision of an examining attorney in a prior application with a different records. 102 USPQ2d 1397 (TTAB 2012).

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 4, 2022

It granted a petition for cancellation of a registration for the mark DANTANNA’S for “steak and seafood restaurant” on the ground of fraud. Therefore, the Board held that “[i]n matters of trademark registration and maintenance, where the USPTO relies on declarations to be complete, accurate, and truthful. TTABlogged here ].

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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. As a result, slogan registration is frequently denied due to a lack of distinctiveness.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 30, 2024

According to its registration documents , the PGI covers the meet itself, as well as certain meat products, such as foie gras. Cité gourmande (‘defendant’), a company from the South-West of France, commercialises ready-cooked potato side dishes under the umbrella brand “Pom Bistro”. 13(1) Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

an Italian Group best known for its fashion brand ICEBERG. ICE" EUTM Facts On 6 June 2012, GILMAR S.P.A. Registration was completed on 13 June 2017. On this very topic, this Kat has found a recent decision issued by the Board of Appeal (BOA) concerning the EUTM “ICE” belonging to Gilmar S.P.A. ,

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43(B)log

JULY 3, 2023

Industria, based on Colombia, produces and distributes food products under two relevant brand names: Zenú and Ranchera. They’re successful brands: approximately $300,000,000 annually in sales of Zenú products and $100,000,000 in sales of Ranchera products.

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The IPKat

JUNE 11, 2022

Do a quick Google search and you will find many sites explaining the history and significance of the phrase to Apple and its branding, and how it brought a new wave of popularity and interest to a floundering Apple company as of 1997.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 12, 2024

It means the products created by the use of the human mind as well as some resultant inventions, literary works, original designs, and the identities of various trademarks or logos that serve as brands in the market. for new “lines and grains” of “Basmati” rice as a brand name while its headquarters located in Alvin, Texas.

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IP Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In 1997, Beasley obtained a New Jersey state trademark registration for THE EBONYS. Despite the breakup, Howard sought and obtained federal registration of THE EBONYS in 2012, listing himself as the sole owner of the mark. [3]. Patent & Trademark Office (the “Trademark Office”) to obtain the registration. 4,170,469.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In 1997, Beasley obtained a New Jersey state trademark registration for THE EBONYS. Despite the breakup, Howard sought and obtained federal registration of THE EBONYS in 2012, listing himself as the sole owner of the mark. [3]. Patent & Trademark Office (the “Trademark Office”) to obtain the registration.

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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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The IPKat

JUNE 23, 2022

Given that finding and clearing a new brand purely from a legal perspective can take months, it is interesting to note that when a Defendant loses an infringement case it will almost certainly be ordered to rebrand within days, weeks at the most. The parties were back in court in January for a form of order hearing.

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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). ” Ardagh at par.

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The TTABlog

JULY 5, 2022

Concluding that Coca-Cola failed to establish statutory standing based on lost sales or reputational injury, the CAFC reversed the TTAB’s decision [ TTABlogged here ] ordering cancellation of Meenaxi Enterprise's registrations for the marks THUMS UP and LIMCA for soft drinks. trademark rights in the THUMS UP or LIMCA brands."

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