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43(a)(1)(A) claims are hard to win against a TM registrant

43(B)log

26, 2021) Zamfir is a researcher in the field of cryptoeconomics and distributed systems; he and Vitalik Buterin are allegedly the two lead researchers of the proof-of-stake blockchain protocols known as Casper (name adopted around 2015). Zamfir’s branch of this research, carried out in the US, became known as “CBC Casper,” aka “Casper.”

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Gema USA, Inc. Sues Former Employee for Alleged Patent & Trademark Infringement

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

According to the complaint, Gema is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of electrostatic powder coating control units, and powder feed systems. The Design Patents are for a variety of powder guns and spray equipment. Registration No. Registration Date. January 6, 2015. OPTISELECT. May 16, 2017.

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Trademark Classification of Goods and Services

Intepat

Even when conducting a trademark search, you need to know the “ trademark classification ” and “ trademark classes.” ” The system of trademark classification eases the process of registration of a trademark. Thus, it gives the trademark registration process a definite structure.

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Africa IP Highlights #2: The trademarks arena

The IPKat

The Plaintiffs also contended that the logos used by the Defendants infringed on their marks and get up since their registered trademark incorporated the words ‘ACAL’ and an image with the map of Africa which the Defendants had copied.

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Africa IP highlights 2021 #1: The copyright field

The IPKat

While Morison branded its medicine with the generic “PARACETAMOL”, with reference to its registered trademarks “MSJ” and “MORISON” on the packaging, CPL used the name “CONPHAMOL”. CPL had a registered trademark in the word “Conphamol” and the design of the product packaging.

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Five Widely Recognized Brands Accused of Being Copycats in the Market

Kashishipr

Hydrox was largely discontinued in 1999, and it was in September 2015 when the product was reintroduced by Leaf Brands. When it comes to imitating Apple, Xiaomi is accused of copying its smartphones, laptop designs, and overall marketing strategy. It is nothing but another case of the strong proving victorious over the weak in society.

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IP as Collateral

IIPRD

This was done during 2012-2015 when it faced bankruptcy. The National IPR Policy of 2016 has resulted in increasing IP registration since its inception. The pendency in IP registration applications have also decreased. Trademark as Collateral in the US. LSI faced financial distress in 2014 due to cost escalation.

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