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Let the Chips Fall Where They May: Hershey Sues Californian Cookie Maker

IPilogue

Last December , Cookie Department accused Hershey-owned company One Brands LLC of copying one of their trademarks in a California federal court lawsuit. One Brands sold a product labelled “Tough Cookies Only” which Cookie Department argued infringed on its “Tough Cookie” trademark.

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Monster Energy Co. Sues Fitness Company for Alleged Trademark Infringement

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

Apparently, Monster launched its MONSTER ENERGY® drink brand including its ® mark (the “Claw Icon”) in 2002. Apparently realizing the importance of its brand, Monster owns at least fourteen federal trademark registrations that include the Claw Icon in various classes of goods and services (the “Asserted Marks”).

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From Fruit to Fortune: Apple’s Trademark Journey and Their Fierce Protection Strategy

Intepat

Apple could argue transborder reputation, asserting that its brand’s recognition and reputation extend beyond national borders. Inherent Distinctiveness: The Apple logo and brand name are inherently distinctive due to their unique design and association with the company’s products, such as iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, etc.

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Africa IP highlights 2023: Trade marks

The IPKat

Stephen Mouka issued a Cease and Desist Notice to the public after an X user created and shared a limited merchandise bearing the slogan. Things, however, took a different turn in when Njemanze's application and registration of Domittila as a trademark were revoked by the Trademark Tribunal. Katpost on the decision here.

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Clash of Trademarks: PhonePe vs. PostPe

Intepat

On the other hand, New Delhi-based Resilient Innovations Private Limited (Defendant) is a relatively new company known for its brand BharatPe. Background In 2018, PhonePe sent a cease and desist notice to the Defendant, requesting that they cease using the brand name with the ‘Pe’ component written in the Devanagari script.

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What To Consider When Launching a Cause Marketing Campaign

LexBlog IP

There has been an outpouring of concerned citizens the world over who are hoping to help provide assistance, and a number of brands have launched “cause marketing” campaigns aimed at expressing support for the Ukrainian cause and providing financial assistance to those who are displaced.

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[Guest post] Retromark Volume X: the last six months in trade marks

The IPKat

In my view the judgment is controversial and arguably misses the bigger picture, including the cumulative impact of more and more broadly drafted registrations on the practice of trade marks. The same could also apply to a company registration. SkyKick has said it would appeal – again – this time to the UK Supreme Court.