The IPKat

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This latter statement is particularly relevant in the context of emerging forms of creativity, including those relating to NFTs and AI, as well as issues such as ownership of the resulting rights. RAI contested all the claims as groundless. Here below the artwork by Lindelokse. Picture of the cat courtesy by Arianna Antonelli.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Semple has been “liberating colours since 2016” , with previous paints replicating trademarked colours including International Klein Blue , T-Mobile Magenta , and Blackest Black. However, colour trademarks are not synonymous with ownership of the colour.

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The TTABlog

APRIL 6, 2022

Applicant ADOL sought registration of the marks SKËNDERBEU and GJERGJ KASTRIOTI SKËNDERBEU (Stylized) for "beverages from wine distillates, namely, brandy and grape brandy." Illyrian began distributing the products in 2016 and established a first use date of July 31, 2016. See Moreno v. Pro Boxing Supplies, Inc., See also Chem.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 11, 2023

The SCPA legally protects layouts of integrated circuits upon registration, making them illegal to copy without permission. Registration of a mask work with the Copyright Office provides certain legal benefits, including the ability to bring a lawsuit for infringement of the mask work. Registration of a Mask Work.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Hence, it is no wonder that the battle for ownership of her trademark is also highly sought after. A straightforward pink sans-serif typeface was used for the 1959 original trademark registration. However, a trademark needs to be distinctive in order to be eligible for registration and legal protection.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 3, 2023

Moreover, the GI registration of Basmati has been a big issue in itself for which the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was empowered to register it. Interestingly, signing these treaties was a step towards fulfilling the objectives of the National IPR Policy, 2016. In 2008, Prof.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In the context of certain questions that arose in the proceedings, Tanvi then brings up an interesting hypothetical i.e. what if the defendants had challenged the ownership of the copyright early on, instead of the attempt to amend it later on? Case: Bennet, Coleman And Company vs Vnow Technologies Private Ltd.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Joint ownership of IP rights is one of the areas that, in practice, may generate some of the biggest headaches, in particular when it comes to determining what each and every joint owner can do independently of the other owner(s). It is also an area in which historically different legal systems have had different rules in place.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 27, 2023

In 2016, ONI licensed the Nanoimager from the University, whereby the University received royalties on ONI’s sales of the Nanoimager based on the terms of the IP Provisions. Jing commenced his DPhil studies (PhD equivalent), signing a contract which included the University’s IP Provisions.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The Report also recommends the “ registration of traditional knowledge as Geographical Indication ” (pg. It also fails to recognize that the incentive that formal IP protection provides in terms of ownership and commercial exploitation need not necessarily be the driving factor of innovation within traditional or indigenous communities.

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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Although it did not resume use of the mark for seven years, it commenced TTAB litigation with ARSA in 2016 regarding ownership of the mark. In 2016 it petitioned the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property ("IMPI") for administrative statements of infringement against ARSA's label and syrup suppliers. ARSA Distributing, Inc.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MARCH 30, 2023

Per the StrossStock website, Stross was nominated and accepted as a professional member of the American Society of Photographers in 2016. A Copyright Registration was issued on December 15, 2008 under Register Number VAu 989-644. He centers his expertise on complicated architectural and landscape photography. He received his B.S.

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43(B)log

JULY 3, 2023

Industria has never had a registration for Ranchera; its application was opposed by an unrelated third party and has been suspended; a prior registration for Zenú was cancelled and Industria never sold any Zenú or Ranchera products in the United States when it owned that registered trademark. .”; But it does not seem to require harm.

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Garrigues Blog

JULY 6, 2021

For example, when the main purpose of the registration is to sell it, if it has been to obstruct the third party, if it is used to attract traffic and obtain benefits or to mislead consumers about the products or services of others.

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The TTABlog

MAY 28, 2024

330, 340 (2016). The causation requirement was satisfied because "[t]he allegedly unlawful registrations of Appellees’ marks cause a diminishment of value in Appellant’s Hobbs Winery ownership interest." registrations are cancelled, not marks - ed. ]. TransUnion LL C, 594 U.S. at 425; see Spokeo, Inc. Robins , 578 U.S.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

2022) the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“CAFC”) reversed a Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) decision cancelling two registrations for marks identical to those used outside of the US by The Coca-Cola Company (“Coca-Cola”).

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The Board sustained an opposition to registration of the mark DANA DESIGN in the form shown below, for backpacks, hiking equipment, tents, and related goods, on the ground that the mark comprises the name of a living individual, Dana Gleason, without his consent and is therefore barred from registration by Section 2(c) of the Trademark Act.

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IIPRD

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

A trademark, on the other hand, exclusively identifies a product as belonging to a specific company and recognizes the company’s ownership of the brand. In 2016 Cadbury launched a new limited-edition product named ‘Cadbury Dairy Milk Spectacular 7’. Deciding what protection, a limited-edition product needs can be tricky.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 21, 2023

Understanding Tricky Tattoo copyright is also essential for safeguarding the artistic integrity and ownership of these unique body art creations. However, that is sometimes not enough to avoid infringement, which is where registration comes in. Understanding tattoos through the lens of copyright What exactly is a tattoo?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 21, 2023

However, that is sometimes not enough to avoid infringement, which is where registration comes in. While registration by itself is not a bulletproof shield against copyright infringement, it helps with the burden of proof. Understanding tattoos through the lens of copyright What exactly is a tattoo?

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Q: 2016 Kenya law has a detailed framework for protection, bulldozing through all these issues. 1) registration—tribal names as such cannot be registered by tribal entities or anyone else because of 2(b)’s prohibition on registering insignia—though recognized tribes are neither foreign nations, States, nor municipalities, 2(b) still applies.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 23, 2023

However, a caveat to this is that the use of a similar mark can still be permitted on different products or services, though it may not be eligible for registration as a domain name. [3] It also held that when possessor of a trademark has prior and exclusive usage, they not only possess superior title but also absolute ownership.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 17, 2021

Finding that Petitioner failed to demonstrate its entitlement to maintain its genericness claim (f/k/a standing), the Board tossed out this petition for cancellation of two registrations for the mark ADVENTIST for religious publications, film production and distribution, educational services, and religious and missionary services.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

[Delhi High Court] On May 23, the Delhi High Court passed an interesting jud gement on the issue of ownership of the copyright in a film screenplay and held that the copyright in the screenplay of the film ‘Nayak’, lay with Satyajit Ray and on his demise, with his son Sandip Ray and the Society for Preservation of Satyajit Ray Archives (SPSRA).

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43(B)log

APRIL 28, 2022

Plaintiff’s 1980s USFL registrations lapsed. Defendants own a registration for USFL for apparel (filed March 2011); USFL for entertainment (filed March 2011); and pending use-based and ITU applications for various team names. The 2011 registrations were acquired from an unrelated entity. This may be true, but it is irrelevant.

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Intepat

APRIL 11, 2023

As a result of this, the Scheme for Startups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP) was launched in 2016 which focused on facilitating stronger IPR protection for Startups in India. Accordingly, the scheme does make any changes to the application processes or ensure registration for the IPRs, both nationally and internationally.

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azrights

MARCH 15, 2021

A distinctive asset such as the Nike Swoosh would have been capable of registration as a trademark as soon as the design was created. Coca Cola was able to secure trademark ownership of its iconic bottle shape by firstly having the right legal agreement in place when it commissioned the bottle design. Or another for clothing.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 14, 2023

The theory of Territoriality states that since disputes relating to the registration and validity of intellectual property rights are typically considered to fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the State in which such registration was applied for, the choice of law should favour that State. Will there be no remedy at all?

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Intepat

MAY 8, 2023

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority of India (APEDA) filed for domestic GI status of Basmati and the application was granted in 2016 under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act, 1999. As a result, the issue is still pending.

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IIPRD

MAY 10, 2020

Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre (IPFC) at NRDC is a joint initiative of NRDC and MoMSME which aims to promote awareness among entrepreneurs and MSMEs in India, they organize training programs on IPR and provide services in assistance and guidance in the registration of Copyright, Design, Trademark, Patents, and GIs.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Surveillance and analysis of IP-related activities on the internet, such as domain name registration, web crawling, social media monitoring, and online marketplace scanning which can help detect potential IP infringement cases, such as cybersquatting, phishing, counterfeiting, piracy, and plagiarism. link] (Accessed: 29 October 2023). [6]

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Key Points Highlighted by Other Speakers: The impact of the National Intellectual Property Policy in 2016, which is a formidable instrument for promoting innovation. A notable surge in patent filings and grants since 2016, accompanied by appreciable simplification of the IP processes, especially benefitting entrepreneurs and SMEs.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 5, 2022

” [1] The best part about a copyright is that its registration is typically inexpensive and straightforward. Fashion companies should be aware that they may need to obtain a license to, or ownership of, the copyright from the photographer. Take, for example, a T shirt which features a painting, sculpture, or even graffiti.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (Formerly, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion) which is the nodal department of IPR, introduced a National IPR Policy in 2016. The National IPR Policy of 2016 has resulted in increasing IP registration since its inception. Objective 5.11.1 Case Studies.

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Above the Fold

JULY 5, 2022

1] The best part about a copyright is that its registration is typically inexpensive and straightforward. Fashion companies should be aware that they may need to obtain a license to, or ownership of, the copyright from the photographer. Take, for example, a T shirt which features a painting, sculpture, or even graffiti. Peters , 488 F.3d

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 26, 2024

The Board granted a petition for cancellation of a registration for the mark FREEDOM PARTY for "organizing and conducting dance parties" on the ground that Respondent Hyman was not the sole owner of the mark when he filed his underlying use-based application. Therefore, his application was void ab initio and deemed invalid. Wellington).

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LexBlog IP

JULY 21, 2021

It can also mean as the proxy or substitute holder of rights here on earth because no spiritual being will receive a copyright certificate, trademark registrations, or letters patent. courts have denied registration to religious marks as being offensive to other believers or to non-believers. places the value of faith to U.S.

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