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Comparative Analysis: Madrid Protocol vs. Direct National Filing in India

Intepat

The former was enacted in 1892 to establish a standardized system for the international filing and registration of trademarks. Automatic registration will occur in designated countries if the trademark office does not raise any objections during a period of 12 and 18 months. Allows payment of one set of fees.

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New CJEU referral on interplay between bad faith and trade mark functionality

The IPKat

Among other products, CeramTec markets a pink-coloured hip-replacement implant. In 2013, the three EUTMs were registered in Class 10 on the basis of acquired distinctiveness. In 1991, CeramTec obtained a European Patent to a ceramic matrix composite, used in the production of this hip-replacement implant.

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

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But Industria does not advertise or sell its Zenú or Ranchera products in the United States and there are no market surveys specific to the United States for Zenú or Ranchera. Industria became aware of Latinfood’s Zenú and Ranchera products sometime between October 2013 and September 2014.

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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 plaintiff proved that they were the sole proprietors of the PUMA (symbol), and the PUMA logo trademarks in Kenya.

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Time for the 12 O'Clock Boyz to go: court shuts down (c)/TM lawsuit against documentary & feature film about Baltimore bikers

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Plaintiffs also alleged infringement of Monbo’s right of publicity, unjust enrichment, and violations of the Lanham Act and related Maryland trademark law. Defendants' 2013 documentary Both parties’ works are “docu-fiction” set in Baltimore. Defendants' 2013 documentary Both parties’ works are “docu-fiction” set in Baltimore.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (December 6- December 12)

SpicyIP

Calcutta High Court allowed an application for rectification directing the Trademarks Registrar to cancel the registration granted to and remove the impugned mark ‘Neemyle’. AWACS data highlights that innovator drugs maintain market hold even after patent expiry. Louis Vuitton Malletier v. Capital General Store and Anr.

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A Look Back at India’s Top IP Developments of 2021

SpicyIP

The plaintiff was granted, through an agreement, an exclusive non-transferable, non-assignable license for selling, supplying, and distributing the defendant’s brands in domestic and international markets. This case involved Sun Pharmaceuticals allegedly infringing Cipla’s copyright and registered trademark. In Dhiraj Dewani v.

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