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A Comprehensive Guide on How to File Trademark Oppositions

Intepat

Typically, this occurs after the trademark agency has examined and published the application for advertisement. Any entity spotting an identical or similar trademark in the Trademark Journal can file an opposition to its registration.

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keyword ads, product names not confusing in ex-roommate spat

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As a plaintiff, you probably don’t want the background narrative to start with “Plaintiff started selling BoostLash, which has the same purpose and functionality as Idol Lash, in 2017, while plaintiff’s principals were still employed at Idol Lash.” They allegedly copied Woo’s “business things” for Boost. The products each cost $49.95

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Inter American Convention allows claims that Lanham Act makes dubious after Abitron; but what about Article III?

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But Industria does not advertise or sell its Zenú or Ranchera products in the United States and there are no market surveys specific to the United States for Zenú or Ranchera. Advertisements made for Latinfood Zenú products used the phrase “una deliciosa tradición,” which translates to “a delicious tradition.”

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Trademark Genericide

Selvam & Selvam Blog

Using the trademark as an adjective and not as a noun or a verb. For example, referring to the trademark ‘Google’ as “Run a search on Google” rather than saying “Google it.”. Raising objections to the misuse of one’s trademark by way of sending cease and desist notices, initiating action for passing off or infringement, etc.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (February 6- February 12)

SpicyIP

However, regarding the affidavit of user, the court noted that the application was filed before the 2017 Trademark Rules that prescribe for an affidavit of user, and thus the same cannot be subjected to the provision that was introduced during its pendency. KTTADI and KHADI are prima facie similar, rules Delhi High Court.

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