IAM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Chipmaker has operated a trade secret registration system for eight years, and is now looking to shore up management practices among its suppliers.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 10, 2024

In an attempt to side-step a Section 2(d) refusal of the mark shown below, for "gin," Petitioner Iron Balls International petitioned to restrict Respondent Bull Creek's registration for the mark IRON BALLS for "beer" to "“micro-brewed craft beer." 2013 WL 2365029, at *2 (TTAB 2013). See Embarcadero Techs., RStudio, Inc.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 20, 2023

IP Financing in India – Part I: Perfection of Security and (Non) Registration of Copyright Bharat Harne Image from here The 161 st Report of Rajya Sabha Parliamentary Committee on Intellectual Property observed (paragraph 11.1) Thus, registration of copyright is completely discretionary and not compulsory.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The Geneva Act requires the EU to allow the registration of both agricultural and non-agricultural GIs from third countries. The IPKat also covered the tumultuous registration path of Laguiole knife, one of the French non-agri GIs, here. For a scholarly perspective on the various national systems that led to the EU-wide one, see here.

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 2, 2022

As first reported in our December 2013 newsletter, the first new generic top-level domains (gTLDs, the group of letters after the "dot" in a domain name) have launched their "Sunrise" registration periods.

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Marketing Marketing Registration Reporting 102

JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 29, 2021

As first reported in our December 2013 newsletter, the first new generic top-level domains (gTLDs, the group of letters after the "dot" in a domain name) have launched their "Sunrise" registration periods.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

On October 30, 2013, a German company applied to the German Trade Mark Office (DPMA) for a word mark “Black Friday”. On December 20, 2013, the trade mark was registered for a large number of goods and services in classes 9, 35 and 41. Several of the recipient companies filed actions with the DPMA to invalidate the registration.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 2, 2022

As first reported in our December 2013 newsletter, the first new generic top-level domains (gTLDs, the group of letters after the "dot" in a domain name) have launched their "Sunrise" registration periods.

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Marketing Marketing Registration Reporting 101

JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

As first reported in our December 2013 newsletter, the first new generic top-level domains (gTLDs, the group of letters after the "dot" in a domain name) have launched their "Sunrise" registration periods.

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Marketing Marketing Registration Reporting 100

JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

As first reported in our December 2013 newsletter, the first new generic top-level domains (gTLDs, the group of letters after the "dot" in a domain name) have launched their "Sunrise" registration periods.

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Marketing Marketing Registration Reporting 98

JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 29, 2021

As first reported in our December 2013 newsletter, the first new generic top-level domains (gTLDs, the group of letters after the "dot" in a domain name) have launched their "Sunrise" registration periods.

Marketing 98

Marketing Marketing Registration Reporting 98

JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As first reported in our December 2013 newsletter, the first new generic top-level domains (gTLDs, the group of letters after the "dot" in a domain name) have launched their "Sunrise" registration periods.

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The TTABlog

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Cohen) [The Board dismissed this six-year-old opposition to registration of the mark OAK AND LUNA for jewelry and retail clothing store services. Country Innovation & Supply LLC , Opposition No. Howard Vernick and Coulter Ventures, LLC d/b/a Rogue Fitness , Cancellation No. Audemars Piguet Holding S.A. Tenegroup Ltd , Opposition No.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 6, 2021

As first reported in our December 2013 newsletter, the first new generic top-level domains (gTLDs, the group of letters after the "dot" in a domain name) have launched their "Sunrise" registration periods.

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Marketing Marketing Registration Reporting 94

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

Supreme Court held 6-3 that the Ninth Circuit erred in invalidating a copyright registration for failure to comply with the Copyright Office’s “single unit of publication” regulation, where the copyright owner had knowledge of the facts but arguably misunderstood the legal standard. Legal Background: Registration. Unicolors, Inc.

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Registration Blogging Copyright Design 98

The TTABlog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The Board granted a petition for cancellation of a registration for the mark CAPTAIN CANNABIS for comic books, on the ground of likelihood of confusion with Petitioner Laverne J. 108 USPQ2d 1134, 1145 (TTAB 2013). For what it's worth, Davidson tried but failed to prove a first use date in 2013.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 14, 2025

In Mohan Meakin Ltd v AB Sugars Ltd (2013), wherein the mark TALL MOM was deemed identical to OLD MONK on grounds of phonetic similarity, despite the difference in product categories (former being country liquor and latter being Indian Made Foreign Liquor), the Delhi HC found infringement under section 29(2)(c), while presuming consumer confusion.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 23, 2022

As part of the course pedagogy, two question papers from 2013 and 2016 will be solved and methods to draft claims, specification, and abstract will be discussed. Participants can also send in their solved questions from the years 2013 and 2016 and they will get individual feedback. may be addressed to eoffice@techlaw.in.

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The IPKat

JULY 11, 2022

With regard to the conflict with PDO “Cava”, the Opposition Division analysed, item by item, the scope of GI protection under Regulation No 1308/2013 (such as protection against misleading indication or against evocation). 103(2)(a) Regulation 1308/2013 GIs are protected against undue exploitation of their reputation. Therefore, Art.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Covering 86 authorities, it offers access to the largest collection of design registrations while enhancing speed, accuracy, and efficiency throughout the search and review workflow. With 20 million design registrations spanning 86 authorities , the solution empowers users to make informed decisions with confidence.

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Design Designs Registration Marketing 105

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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The IPKat

APRIL 29, 2023

For the moment, the only available registration route is via a direct application, EU GI owners to the Indian authorities , and Indian GI owners to the EU authorities. Earlier trade negotiations In 2007-2013, the EU and India had already attempted to conclude a trade agreement, the so-called Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA).

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

NBC Universal has filed a lawsuit against Jay Kennette Media Group (“JKMG”), an entertainment company over the latter’s registration of the mark “Dunder Mifflin.” JKMG filed for registration of the mark for sale of apparel under Class 25, and the mark was registered in July 2017. What is trademark squatting? JKMG’s trademark portfolio.

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The IPKat

MARCH 8, 2023

In such a situation, the owner may not invalidate the later mark or take action against its use in respect of the goods or services for which the later trade mark has been used, unless registration of the later mark was applied for in bad faith (Art. 9(1),(3) of Directive (EU) 2015/2436 (‘EUTMD’)).

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 31, 2021

An expungement proceeding allows for cancellation, in whole or in part, of a trademark registration between three and ten years old if the mark has never been used in commerce with some or all of the registered goods and/or services. 2013: [link]. For the latest developments o­n trademark scammers, check, Is This a Trademark Scam?®.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Murugadoss (2013) concerning the title “Raja Rani” and by the Bombay HC in Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd v. The viability of title registrations with societies and guilds has also been a major aspect of discussion for film title registrations. This principle was echoed by the Madras HC in Radhakrishnan v.

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Registration Television Trademark Trademark Law 105

The IPKat

OCTOBER 20, 2024

EU Protections for Agricultural Products, Wines, and Spirits The book has separate chapters that correspond to each of the EU Regulations on GIs for agricultural products and foodstuffs ( Regulation (EU) 1151/2012 ), wines ( Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 ) and spirits ( Regulation (EU) 2019/787 ).

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Prabha Sridevan, Judge, MHC (2000-2010) and Chairperson, IPAB (2011-2013) was recently interviewed by SpicyIP Doctoral Fellow Malobika Sen as part of her doctoral research. The defendant argued that it conceived of and adopted the trademark BELATIN in May 2019 and applied for registration in July, 2019 proposed to be used basis.

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Copyright Litigation Trademark Copyright Infringement 95

The TTABlog

AUGUST 19, 2024

In a "somewhat unusual" Section 2(d) cancellation proceeding targeting a Supplemental Register registration and involving "dueling claims of acquired distinctiveness," the Board granted a petition for cancellation of Fieldvine's Inc's registration for the mark PERMITS.COM for construction permit services.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 24, 2022

A foreign company can set up a business in India under the Companies Act, 2013 as a Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Joint Venture or Associate Company or by setting up a Liaison Office, Project Office, or Branch Office of the foreign Company. Issue of EPFO registration. Issue of ESIC registration. Goods & Service Tax Registration.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In addition, Australia differs from EU law in that it requires identifying a person familiar with the product, as opposed to potential users, concerning registration and infringement matters. Merpel adds: this really grabbed her attention. Inadvertent disclosures are often a result of a lack of awareness of the operation of the design system.

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Greenspoon Marder LLP

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

which we applied for in February 2013 before we acquired the early rights to Candy Crusher. The post Creator of Candy Crush Saga Backs Off on Trademark Registration appeared first on Greenspoon Marder LLP. According to a statement released by King: “King has withdrawn its trademark application for Candy in the U.S.,

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Board granted a petition for cancellation of a registration for the mark CAPTAIN CANNABIS for comic books, on the ground of likelihood of confusion with Petitioner Laverne J. 108 USPQ2d 1134, 1145 (TTAB 2013). For what it's worth, Davidson tried but failed to prove a first use date in 2013.

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Registration Trademark Social Media Design 58

The IPKat

MARCH 22, 2023

Specifications is a document, which is submitted as part of the application for registration of a PDO, and which describes in detail the methods and the area of its production. To reach this conclusion, the Supreme Court turns itself to the specifications of the PDO “Pecorino Romano”.

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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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Trademark Non-Fungible Tokens All Rights Reserved False Advertising 130

Erik K Pelton

MAY 28, 2024

trademark registrations and have been involved in dozens of disputes before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”). trademark registrations. 1] Moreover, according to a 2013 report from WIPO, small and medium-sized enterprises rely more heavily on trademarks than patents. [2] Prior to starting his own firm, Erik M.

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Registration Business Trademark Reporting 147

IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Turnover of the entity for any of the financial years since incorporation/ registration has not exceeded one hundred crore rupees. All the supporting documents will be needed for the process of registration. As per the Gazette Notification No G.S.R. As per the Gazette Notification No G.S.R.

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