IPilogue

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Tech giant Apple has recently filed a lawsuit against the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and Director Kathi Vidal over the Office’s refusal to register Apple’s “SMART KEYBOARD” trademark based on genericness. Apple is now appealing in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

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Garrigues Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

regarding the use of the ZARA trademark. We will examine the impact of the ruling in cases involving the use of third-party trademarks. ” This wording corresponds to the transposition of Directive 2015/2436 of December 16. ” This wording corresponds to the transposition of Directive 2015/2436 of December 16.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Pelton & Associates ®, a boutique trademark law firm in Falls Church, Virginia. trademarks for clients and has represented hundreds of parties in trademark disputes. Past issues of Top Trademark Trends: 2021: [link]. 2015: [link]. The firm has registered more than 4,000 U.S. 2020: [link].

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Single Judge Bench (SB) consisting of Justice Sanjeev Narula made some intriguing observations regarding the trademarkability of the mark “Aashiqui” as a movie franchise and restraining its use by other entities. A Lot is a Name! In Krishika Lulla v. This principle was echoed by the Madras HC in Radhakrishnan v.

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IPilogue

MARCH 6, 2023

This loss for Louboutin follows several years of rejections from the Japan Patent Office (JPO) and JPO Appeal Board to register its trademark for a colour mark consisting of a red (Pantone 18-1663TP) coloured in soles for use in high heels filed on April 1, 2015 (TM App no. 2015-29921 ).

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In its process to debunk the claims Daily basket through its website also mentioned That except the word basket there existed no similarities or trademark violations in the brand logo and the name,colour and font itself was different. [4] 4] That Daily Basket had an entirely different user interface and the get-up was also way different.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Pelton & Associates ®, a boutique trademark law firm in Falls Church, Virginia. trademarks for clients and has represented hundreds of parties in trademark disputes. Past issues of Top Trademark Trends: 2019: [link]. 2015: [link]. The firm has registered more than 3,000 U.S. 2018: [link]. 2017: [link].

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 10, 2022

McCarthy , the leading treatise on trademark law explains that “[t]he concepts of ‘generic name’ and ‘trademark’ are mutually exclusive. If they do, the district court “must make de novo factual findings that take account of both the new evidence and the administrative record.” Hyatt , 566 U.S. Focarino , 784 F.3d Frito-Lay N.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 2, 2021

European trademark law requires genuine use of a trademark to maintain registration. Lack of use may cancel a trademark’s registration; as well, any oppositions based on a trademark without genuine use may not withstand a non-usage defense. . In 2015, Doga?aji’s

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 26, 2023

However, the extent of protection and applicable principles of trademark law that surround the numeral trademark takes center stage in the discussion. Names like 7-eleven, 5 Star, 7Up, and 99acres resonate with consumers, widely reflecting the innovative use of number as brand identities.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Genesis of the Dispute According to this report on Mint (paywalled), the Lodha siblings (Abhishek and Abhinandan) parted ways in 2015. In Trademark law, it is important to determine if the mark is being used to offer goods and services similar to the ones for which it is registered. 500 crores (disputed figure).

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 17, 2024

The concept of passing off under trademarks law was used to provide relief to the plaintiff. The concept of passing-off under Trademark law can be applied if the person concerned is a well-known figure. It is a common tort law aspect and can be used for unregistered trademarks. In Amitabh Bhachchan v.

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Likelihood of Confusion

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Originally posted 2015-05-13 15:51:00. Google case that keyword advertising can be trademark use giving rise […] The post Wherefore art thou trademark use?

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In 2015, the Cowichan Tribes were faced with the issue yet again when Ralph Lauren launched their own line of Cowichan sweaters. The Cowichan could have had a stronger claim against Ralph Lauren, given that they had already turned their minds to protecting their intellectual property through trademark law.

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The TTABlog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The] evidence indicates that there was bona fide domestic use of the CS mark on amplifiers in the ordinary course of trade from 2012 through 2015. In the 2012-2015 period, Respondent’s domestic sales, measured in dollar amounts, were in the five-to-six figure range annually. Lanham Act, Section 45.

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Garrigues Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Trademarks displayed in audiovisual works can be a real headache if the associated legal aspects fail to be taken into account. Both Spanish and European trademark laws and case law have shed some light in this regard. However, there are still some grey areas clouding this issue.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 25, 2021

In 2015, it extended the “Align” mark to yoga apparel, which has generated $1B in sales. Aliign sued lululemon for trademark infringement. Since 2014, they have sold a total of 7 units of apparel (5 of which were bought by the CEO’s friends). lululemon is the well-known yoga gear company.

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Likelihood of Confusion

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

“@INTA: Stephen Hawking applies to #trademark name: [link] | “Trademark” is not a verb. Ron Coleman (@RonColeman) March 30, 2015 Originally posted 2015-04-07 00:24:09. Who are you? — Republished by. The post Proof of God’s existence appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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43(B)log

MARCH 9, 2022

2015), held as a matter of law that “[b]ecause Amazon’s search results page clearly labels the name and manufacturer of each product offered for sale and even includes photographs of the items, no reasonably prudent consumer accustomed to shopping online would likely be confused as to the source of the products.” Amazon.com, Inc.,

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Garrigues Blog

APRIL 23, 2024

regarding the use of the ZARA trademark, as previously discussed here. In other words, the scope of the first wording of Article 37 was more limited, as it only referred to the use, in the course of trade, of the trademark when it was necessary to indicate the intended purpose of a product or service.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 5, 2022

The court relies on two decisions: (1) In re CTLI, a bankruptcy ruling from 2015 blogged here: “ Company’s Social Media Accounts Transferred in Bankruptcy ” and (2) Int’l Bhd. Washington State’s Proposed Employer Social Media Law: The Legislature Should Take a Cautious Approach — SB 5211. Social Media and Trademark Law” Talk Notes.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 28, 2024

Parag Sanghavi, 2015 SCC OnLine Del 11644 [4] Kanungo Media (P) Ltd. V RGV Film Factory, 138 (2007) DLT 312 [5] Dishti Titus, Movie Titles – Protected under Indian Law? MK, An analysis on Protection of film titles under Trademark Law , Surana & Surana (Dec. , Cyril Amarchnad Corporate Blogs (Dec. Mondaq (Dec.

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

APRIL 4, 2022

By this logic, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) held that a monster truck entertainer could trademark their truck’s décor as inherently distinctive product packaging in In re Frankish Enterprises Ltd. , 2D (BNA) 1964 (TTAB 2015). 113 U.S.P.Q.2D

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Garrigues Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

As a result, it will only be possible to submit claims at the commercial courts, in the form of a counterclaim, in trademark infringement proceedings. Royal Decree-Law 23/2018 , which transposes Directive 2015/2436 relating to trademarks, introduces this change in legislation. How much will it cost to file a claim?

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Intepat

MAY 16, 2023

Through various case laws, the scope of publicity rights has been expanded by the Indian judiciary. The Trade Marks Act, 1999 governs trademark law in India and provides for the registration, protection, and enforcement of trademarks. Under this Act, Sec. In Shivaji Rao Gaikwad v.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 7, 2022

As a result, the logo and name are registered as trademarks under the act of 1999 to protect the brand name and value. Trademark Infringement. The trademark legislation of 1999 protects Indian trademarks. The trademark rights were given to Coca-Cola, and Bisleri could not use the trademark in or outside of India.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

A GCC Trademark Law was issued in 2006. Further revisions to the Law and its executive regulations have been issued and approved in 2015. This law will replace the current Trademark Law of 1992 subsequent to its publication in the Official Gazette by the UAE government.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 23, 2023

2015) 61 PTC 231. Indo Nippo Food Ltd. 2007 (35) PTC 15 Del. [11] 11] Phone pe, Supra note 8, at para 21. [12] 12] Ellora Industries v. Banarasi Dass Gupta; AIR 1980 Del 254. [13] 13] Seixo v. Provezende (1866 LR 1 Ch. 14] M/S South Indian Beverages Pvt. General Mills Marketing Inc. See also: [link] [15] Stiefel Laboratories v. 22] Ibid. [23]

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 7, 2022

As a result, the logo and name are registered as trademarks under the act of 1999 to protect the brand name and value. Trademark Infringement. The trademark legislation of 1999 protects Indian trademarks. The trademark rights were given to Coca-Cola, and Bisleri could not use the trademark in or outside of India.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 13, 2025

A small detour into the Commercial Courts Act: The Commercial Courts Act 2015 was brought to fast-track commercial disputes (a term defined in the Act) and has introduced certain procedural changes to give effect to a swift resolution. To understand, it’s useful to take a quick and small detour into the Commercial Courts Act (CCA).

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The IP Law Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

This case began with a 2015 application by Interprofession du Gruyère, a Swiss registered association, and Syndicat Interprofessionnel du Gruyère , a French syndicat for a certification mark GRUYERE. INTERPROFESSION DU GRUYÈRE, et al., DAIRY EXPORT COUNCIL, et al.,

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The TTABlog

APRIL 7, 2023

has used the mark APPLE MUSIC since 2015, when it launched the APPLE MUSIC streaming service. Apple asserted that it acquired trademark rights in the mark APPLE from Apple Corps. Tacking a mark for one good or service does not grant priority for every other good or service in the trademark application. Apple, Inc.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 23, 2023

This could have been an opportunity for the court to discuss application of trademark law on buildings, however, the matter was eventually settled out of court. Furthermore, the court directed the matter to be listed next before the bench dealing with rectification application filed by the Plaintiff against the Defendant’s trademark.

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The IP Law Blog

APRIL 1, 2021

Metal Jeans sued Metal Sport for trademark infringement in 2015 claiming that the use of its stylized “METAL” mark created a likelihood of consumer confusion between the two marks. The owner created a stylized “METAL” mark that he registered in August 2016 and used for power lifting apparel and gear that he marketed.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (“TMA”) becomes effective on December 27, 2021 and makes several important amendments to federal trademark law (the Lanham Act) intended to modernize trademark application examinations and clean house of trademark registrations for marks not used in commerce.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 21, 2023

§ 1052(c) on registering marks concerning a living person without permission; this case has the possibility of altering trademark law significantly and allowing current events to be treated similarly to historic events from a trademark perspective. Japanese Trademark Law, Article 4(1)(viii). ” Id. (at

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 30, 2023

1) He made this request on grounds including trademark law and unfair competition law. See: Supreme Court 1420/2019; Supreme Court 1215/2019; Supreme Court 415/2018; Supreme Court 1051/2015; Supreme Court 1625/2014; Supreme Court 537/2010; and Supreme Court 4/2022. (3) dishes and seasonings) as works of IP. (1)

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