LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

Fashion brands, artists and entertainers, among others, have started focusing on producing digital work that is revolutionizing the way we perceive art, through the creation of NFTs and commodities. Are they protectable by design patents? Other countries are lagging behind. Overview of current legislation in China. Article 2.4

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 26, 2023

2] However, the quintessential reason for such distinction is due to a slightly elevated standard for the registration of non-traditional marks. Image Source : Shutterstock] The Trademarks Act, 1999 (‘Act’) refers exclusively to the registrability of ‘combination of colours’. [3] In this also falls the case of colour marks.

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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Bee) has scheduled eight (VIII) oral hearings for the month of November 2021. November 2, 2021 - 10 AM: In re Garan Services Corp. 88674888 [Section 2(d) refusal of MATCH STUDIO for "clothing, namely, tops and bottoms," in view of the mark MATCH in standard character and design form for overlapping clothing items.]

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

AUGUST 4, 2023

Trademark Office issued the following 176 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in July 2023 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Reg. 7101841 7101840 HEATING + AIR PARAMEDICS 7101839 DON’T WORRY, WE’RE HERE TO HELP. 7101838 7101837 PLUMBING PARAMEDICS 7101831 AVENEW 7096118 91.0

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Trademark Office issued the following 132 trademark registrations to persons and business in Indiana in January 2023 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Reg. 6944877 LAKE ESCAPE 6939584 REPAIRWARES GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. 6944877 LAKE ESCAPE 6939584 REPAIRWARES GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 27, 2021

In an otherwise straightforward Section 2(d) analysis, the Board ruled that confusion is likely between Respondent's registered marks MIRAGE BRANDS (standard form) and MIRAGE BRANDS & Design [BRANDS disclaimed], and Petitioner Mahender Sabhnani's previously used and registered mark ROYAL MIRAGE & Design , all for perfume.

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Intepat

MAY 28, 2024

This success is largely attributed to Apple’s effective trademarking of various designs and sounds related to its products and services. Notably, Apple trademarked its store design in the United States in 2011. has invested heavily in marketing and brand promotion, making its trademark well-known to consumers.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Bonnie Hassanzadeh is a 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School, enrolled in Professor David Vaver’s 2021-2022 Intellectual Property Law & Technology Intensive Program. On October 28, 2021, Facebook’s founder, Mark Zuckerberg, announced that the company will change its corporate name to “Meta”. Trademarks.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 16, 2021

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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Intellectual Property Office Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Or complex mounted structures designed to be used within garages. He described how this has allowed him to work with brand protection consultancy, SnapDragon to carry out searches of digital markets for counterfeit versions of the CLUG. So, you have a brand and a product, what next? Copyright Hornit © 2021.

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The IPKat

APRIL 27, 2024

Analysis of these cases often raises questions about the conditions for protection under copyright and design law, and even about the concept of cumulative protection. Facts ROSAE PARIS designs and sells ready-to-wear clothing, leather goods and accessories. A Kat taking a rest. The court then analysed the copyright infringement.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 19, 2021

On September 28, 2021 , The Hershey Co. The design of Hershey’s cone-shaped small chocolate “Kisses” has been a registered trademark with the United States Patent and Trademarks Office (USPTO) since 1996. When it comes to food designs, how far can a trademark go? Writer, IP Innovation Clinic Fellow,?and and a 2L JD Candidate at?Osgoode?Hall

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Garrigues Blog

APRIL 27, 2021

Today, April 27, is International Design Day, an event, which seeks to recognize the value of design in society and business. On this significant date, we take the opportunity to look at a recent judgment by the General Court of the European Union (EGC) that will allow companies to extend the protection of a design by twelve months.

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IPilogue

JULY 16, 2021

On April 19, 2021, Canada’s Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland donned a new pair of shoes to announce the annual federal budget, as per tradition, this time from the Toronto-based artisanal shoe company Zvelle. Thus, the phrase “Walk How You Want”, awaiting trademark registration as of publication , was born. Photo Credits: Zvelle.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The webinar will take place on 23 November 2021 at 4:00pm, CET. Registration can be made here. International Trademark Association’s (INTA) 2021 Annual Meeting The International Trademark Association will hold its annual meeting from 15 to 19 November 2021. Registrations are open and further information can be found here.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The NAKED condom case returned to the TTAB after a CAFC reversal [ TTABlogged here ] and the Supreme Court's denial of the registrant's petition for writ of certiorari (September 2021). 92056381 (December 16, 2021) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Marc A. Welch 2021. Australian Therapeutic Supplies Pty.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In this week’s blog, I’ll focus on two pitches and consider what is patentable and the difference between designs and patents. And so in December 2021, he launched an ‘in your pocket music promotions hub’. A trade mark might help to protect a brand name or logo. system, this is basically a registered design. In the U.S.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Katfriend Federica Combariati (TM IP Counsel at Assa Abloy) discusses a recent decision relating to AC Milan’s attempt to extend its international trade mark registration for its club logo to the territory of the European Union. InterES… (Yet nothing to do with Inter Milan FC … at least this time!)

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The TTABlog

MAY 29, 2024

The same applicant met the same fate in this attempt to register that same phrase for "Online retail store services featuring clothing, jewelry, bags, gifts, home goods, hats, blankets, mugs, belts, branded gift bags, floor mats, keychains, novelty toys for playing jokes, and pillows." 2021 WL 839189, at *13.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Fashion, in 2021, has evolved to become a form of art that acts as a vehicle for cultural commentary and is not just merely restricted to the process of manufacturing apparel. Fashion designers and artists showcase their creative genius through conceptual fashion shows and apparel collections. The intersection of fashion and IPR.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Eloise Somera is a 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School , enrolled in Professor David Vaver’s 2021-2022 Intellectual Property Law & Technology Intensive Program. However, HBC’s registration over its design mark was expunged by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office on September 24, 2020 for failure to renew.

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The IPKat

MAY 11, 2024

A Kat reflecting on emerging branding strategies for plants. 33,544 ) in 2021. And what can this tell us about branding strategy for plants? [Merpel: now that’s a recipe for an expensive piña colada!] Seeing red? Images from Pixabay. The producers of this luxury fruit, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.,

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

AUGUST 9, 2022

PUMA SE , based in Herzogenaurach, Germany, is a multi-national company that designs and manufactures athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories. is a Delaware Corporation, with its principal place of business in Somerville, Massachusetts and is one of the top five sportswear brands in the world by revenue.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Following its worldwide premiere on November 24, 2021, the biographical film House of Gucci may face lawsuits for its depiction of the Gucci family. Since the film discusses both the Gucci family and the Gucci brand, it may be helpful to examine each mark. Photo by Artem Beliaikin ( Pexels ).

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 5, 2021

Last month (February, 2021), Peloton filed petitions to cancel the trademarks SPIN and SPINNING for physical fitness instruction and for stationary exercise bicycles on the grounds that the marks are generic. There is a two-part test used to determine whether a designation is generic: (1) What is the class of goods or services at issue?

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

MJT) applied to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) seeking registration for use of the word “THE” on clothing, handbags, and related goods. As a result, OSU was informed in September 2019 that MJT’s application may bar theirs from registration. In August 2021, OSU withdrew their opposition proceeding.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 24, 2022

Last week, the General Court (GC) answered this question in the affirmative in its decision in T-483/20 Tecnica Group , concerning trade mark protection of the shape of an icon of Italian fashion design and history: the Moon Boots. Registration ( No 10 168 441 ) was granted the following year. Milano, Tecnica Group S.p.A.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

JUNE 23, 2022

NuStar was granted a registration for its mark RELOADED® under Registration No. 6,376,399 with the USPTO on June 8, 2021 alleging they began using the mark as early as September 2016. Plaintiff also claims Defendants’ actions amount to unfair competition and false designation of origin in violation of 15 U.S.C.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Conferences, Seminars and other Events UCL – Question to Trade Mark Judges The UCL Institute of Brand and Innovation La (IBIL) and MARQUES , the European Association of Trade Mark Owners, will host the event “ Question to the Trade Mark Judges ” on the 7th March 2023. Info and registration here. More information on the event here.

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The IPKat

MAY 15, 2024

Background of the case On 5 July 2021, the Chilean company The Not Company SpA (the Applicant) filed the application for trade mark registration no. Background of the case On 5 July 2021, the Chilean company The Not Company SpA (the Applicant) filed the application for trade mark registration no.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 6, 2022

[Section 2(d) refusal of the word-plus-design mark shown below for, inter alia , "non-metal tiles for countertops, walls, sinks, and floors in bathrooms and kitchens," in view of the registered mark BELLAVITA TILE registered for “Non-metal tiles for walls and floors; ceramic tiles; porcelain tiles; glass tiles.” Welch 2021.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 2, 2021

India’s Accession to the Locarno Agreement: Amendments to the Design Rules, 2001 & Other Impacts. In a guest post , Yashi Agrawal writes about India’s recent accession to the Locarno Agreement and its implications for India’s design laws. The last date for applying is August 15, 2021. July 26, 2021]. July 29, 2021].

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

The deal market reached historic levels in recent years, with record-setting merger and acquisition activity in 2021. In most cases, this can be broken down between two central areas – technology and branding. Branding is protected by either registered or common law trademarks.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Copyright registration may be obtained to create a public record of the work and to assist the copyright owner in enforcement of their rights. Copyright registration in the U.S. Then, on 26 October 2021, the U.S. Copyright Office have failed to show sufficient human involvement to allow their registration to proceed.

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

2021 WL 1534988, No. The claim for cancellation of the ‘675 Mark was based on fraud in obtaining the trademark registration and misrepresentation of source, whereas their claim for cancellation of the ’549 and ’077 Marks was based on misrepresentation of source alone. and [the] Coach” brand. and [the] Coach” brand.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

With the challenges posed by name saturation and the reduced availability of work marks, industrial designs are increasingly important within intellectual property strategies. When people think about designs they typically think of patents, but the world of protecting designs is far more extensive than that.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MARCH 7, 2023

The EMSCULPT is a non-invasive medical device designed to stimulate muscle contraction using electromagnetic energy. The Indiana Secretary of State indicates that the corporation was created in 2021. BTL Industries holds several trademarks related to its products, including the EMSCULPT trademark under USPTO Registration No.

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