43(B)log

DECEMBER 20, 2022

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

MARCH 20, 2023

According to Duff and Phelps, and CII’s joint report in 2019 on IP-backed financing, the proportion of tangible assets in the market value of Standard and Poor’s 500 firms has declined from over 80 percent to under 20 percent in the past three decades, thus signifying the rising contribution of intangible assets.

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Registration IP Copyright Due Diligence 112

JIPL Online

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

com” at after a generic word, “Booking,” still makes “Booking.com” generic within traditional trademark law [xiv] and (2) the fact consumer identify “Booking.com” doesn’t change the fact that it is still generic and thus ineligible for trademark registration. [xv] 21, 2013), [link]. [vi] Booking.com B.V., at 2301 (2020).

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 10, 2022

201 (Spring 2013). Washington State’s Proposed Employer Social Media Law: The Legislature Should Take a Cautious Approach — SB 5211. Big Problems in California’s New Law Restricting Employers’ Access to Employees’ Online Accounts (Forbes Cross-Post). Social Media and Trademark Law” Talk Notes. TELECOMM. &

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

Some “highlights” of 1-800 Contacts’ trademark jurisprudence over the years: 1-800 Contacts v. The post 1-800 Contacts Loses YET ANOTHER Trademark Lawsuit Over Competitive Keyword Ads–1-800 Contacts v. Warby Parker appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. WhenU (2d Cir.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

However, with the publication on 23 October 2012 of UAE Federal Law No. 4 of 2012 Concerning Regulation of Competition all businesses with operations in the UAE or supplying goods and services to the UAE market will have to ensure that they focus on and comply with the provisions of this new law. image Source : Medium Blog].

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

The Federal Circuit’s pair of decisions provide guidance on how logos factor into the design patent infringement inquiry, and begin to tease-out differences in policy concerns underlying design patent law versus trademark law. For trademark infringement under the Lanham Act, likelihood of consumer confusion is a key requirement.

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Design Patent Patent Infringement Designs Design 72

The IP Law Blog

APRIL 1, 2021

He gradually expanded his offerings to a variety of markets, including motorcyclists, skaters, lumberjacks and “headbangers.”. Topolewski almost immediately reapplied for the mark, this time through Metal Jeans, which obtained the “METAL” registration in 2013.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

Unicolors’s business model is to create artwork, copyright it, print the artwork on fabric, and market the designed fabrics to garment manufacturers.” H&M (Guest Blog Post) appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. Factual and Procedural Background. 3d 1194 , 1196 (9th Cir. Schaltenbrand , 734 F.3d

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 19, 2022

Unlike UDRP, it is governed by the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 and hence, binding in the court of law 8. Despite no separate law on the protection of domain name, Indian courts have, over the years, given protection under the trademark law. Judicial Decisions. Hence, it gave the injunction. Descriptive Names.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

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. The Court held that the use of the Google Ads program undisputedly qualifies as advertising, which falls under Indian trademark law.

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IP Intellectual Property Trademark Copyright 143

Intepat

JUNE 17, 2024

Trademark law underwent substantial changes, both multilaterally and regionally. The Paris Convention established the beginning of the international trademark system, and the Paris Union was expanded by a distinct union which is collectively known as the Madrid system.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Can “honest concurrent use” be used as a defense against a trademark infringement claim? Lokesh, highlighting its history, argues that honest concurrent use is a principle of trademark law and is not limited to a provision. Delhi High Court Imposes Costs worth INR 2 Cr. on Triveni Interchem Pvt.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 21, 2021

provid[es] an estimate of the fair market value of goods and services provided by religious organizations, and. market for religious publishing and products at $6.8 Second , it has been argued that the court merely espoused the settled principles of trademark law that ‘common’ names and phrases cannot be monopolized.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

It serves as an essential element in making up the brand identity, customer loyalty, and market differentiation. A strong trademark opens the door for instant recognition and emotional connection with the consumers such as the infamous Nike’s “swoosh” [2].

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 23, 2024

However, in the era of global market and globalisation, it is only a matter of fact to copy a brand’s name and mark for one’s own company. “A A typical scenario is for a squatter to register the trademark of a foreign brand and wait until the foreign brand owner enters the local market.” [5] Trademark squatting.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 8, 2024

Video game cases involving college sports—for the most part, video game cases have gone in favor of game makers; 2013 cases were just conservative (in nonpolitical sense) courts getting used to a novel form of art, despite SCt’s instruction—the problem isn’t transformativeness itself. But is it inconsistent/vague?

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Fair Use IP Art Registration 45

Garrigues Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Although the process requires time, strategy and resources, it is possible to turn a sign, which in principle would not meet the necessary requirements to access the register, into a trademark worth its weight in gold in the market. Acquired distinctiveness is a fundamental concept in trademark law.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Putting an End to some long standing Trademark Disputes Some of the longest-running battles in Indian Trademark Law have finally reached their conclusions! While these cases raised critical questions in Trademark Law, what truly unites them is the sheer time it took for the courts to deliver a verdict.

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