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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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

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

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.

Marketing 101

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.

Marketing 101

Marketing Marketing Registration Reporting 101

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

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.

Marketing 98

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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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Likelihood of Confusion

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Originally posted 2013-09-28 21:24:28. Republished by Blog Post PromoterAnother not-safe-for-work story is out there about a trademark registration denied under Section 2(a) of the Lanham Act as “immoral or scandalous.” ” John Welch and Marc Randazza address the issue brilliantly here and here.

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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 95

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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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

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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The One Person Company formation in India was introduced by the Companies Act of 2013. A One Person company is the definition of a One Person Company under Section 2 (62) of the Companies Act, 2013. The Companies Act, 2013 allows a sole proprietor to form a company for any permissible purpose, as stipulated in Section 3 of Chapter II.

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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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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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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The number of applications filed, and registrations granted in FY2020 both grew over the prior year, to the highest in history. trademark registrations! When Congress passed the CARES Act in late March, it featured provisions allowing the USPTO to extend some deadlines for applicants and registrants for a few months.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

First, Apple ensures early registration of its trademarks, such that it obtains protections across categories like its iconic logo and product names such as “iPhone” and “iPad.” Section 28 of the said act deals with the registration while section 29 deals with infringement and remedies.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The court relied on an IPAB decision of 2013 to come to its conclusion on trademark infringement. For these reasons, the plaintiff’s mark was allowed to proceed to registration and the defendant’s marks were refused registration. Also, the class of consumers being children increased the possibility of confusion.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

1308/2013 (see here for the Regulation). Consequently, it found that “the sign whose registration is contested is clearly indissociable from the earlier PDO” (paragraph 44). The GC thought “yes”. Let’s take a look [BoA decision here , GC decision here , case no T-417/20]. Instituto filed an appeal, which was upheld by the BoA.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 9, 2024

A large fields of things that can be registered as a trademark Traditional and Non Traditional Trademarks JM et al,2013 Trademarks can actually be anything from words, symbols, pictures but this has in recent years expanded to the non-traditional trademarks. or bona fide intention to use or using in some other countries.

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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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The IPKat

JUNE 6, 2022

CIVC affirmed that “Champanillo” constituted an evocation of PDO “Champagne”, which is considered an infringement under Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. In considering the case, the Barcelona Appeal Court expressed uncertainty regarding the interpretation of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, and so it requested for a preliminary ruling (case C?783/19

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