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Africa IP Highlights #2: The trademarks arena

The IPKat

It had to be decided how the marks would be perceived by the average consumer, in the relevant market, who is reasonably well-informed and observant, taking account of the type of goods and how they are marketed. The degree of similarity of the goods should be considered in relation to the degree of similarity of the marks.

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Inter American Convention allows claims that Lanham Act makes dubious after Abitron; but what about Article III?

43(B)log

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. T]he one showed in the application is not mine.”

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A Case of ‘Smart Copying’: ‘Peace Maker’ Restrained from Imitating ‘Officer’s Choice’

SpicyIP

A bit of factual background before we move ahead to the legal analysis: Allied Blenders, a liquor manufacturer, has held a registered trademark for ‘OFFICER’S CHOICE PRESTIGE WHISKY’ label since 2013. Hermes Distillery (P) Ltd. Glass Half-Full, Half-Empty?

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Rapala Billboard Ad Collection for 2020

DuetsBlog

Rapala Billboard Ads Continue to Engage (2013). Yes, it’s actually a registered trademark. Rapala’s “More Hits Than Google” Billboard Update (Photo Included) (2009). Good Bye Google, Hello Whudjagiddumon? Rapala Taunts a Monster? Rapala: Happy Fishing on Mother’s Day (2012). Eat More Walleye?

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IP as Collateral

IIPRD

Intellectual Property such as patents, trademarks, brand value, copyright, etc have become foundational assets for several businesses, seeking greater importance and attention. The risks include unauthorised use and infringement, technological obsolescence, and the marketable nature of IP as collateral. Objective 5.11.1

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (February 6- February 12)

SpicyIP

Regardless, it sent a cease and desist to the defendants in 2022 who have a shop in Jaipur with a similar name and have registered the word mark in 2013. Ltd for disobeying the Palbociclib interim injunction. Check out the post for more details. Delhi High Court restricts Parle from selling “Fab!o”

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Supreme Court to Examine the Reach of the Lanham Act to Impose Liability on Conduct Outside of the United States

LexBlog IP

registered trademark may recover damages for uses of that trademark that occurred outside the United States and that were not likely to cause consumer confusion in the United States. 2d 671 (2013); the Patent Act, WesternGeco LLC v. brand owner’s mark and think they will be safe doing so outside the U.S.