Plagiarism Today

APRIL 11, 2022

Earlier this month, the ecommerce site Etsy announced that they are launching a new intellectual property portal that they hope will make it easier for brands, creators and other rightsholders to report listings that are infringing on their rights. Users login with their Etsy account and then first register their brand.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 16, 2021

Recently, USPTO Commissioner for Trademarks David Gooder wrote on the USPTO Director’s Forum Blog that registrations for U.S. This has caused delays in a number of stages in the trademark process, including a current pendency of 75 days (as of July 5, 2021) for the Pre-Examination Unit of a TEAS application.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

AUGUST 9, 2021

Protecting our Trademark Customers with Federal Registration of USPTO Marks. August 9, 2021. Mon, 08/09/2021 - 09:45. Or if a business appearing to be affiliated with the USPTO solicits fees to help file your application and perform other registration services for you at a price that seems too good to be true.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 5, 2021

LLC, 2021 WL 466975 (S.D.N.Y. 9, 2021): “At the motion to dismiss stage, Kidmoto has plausibly alleged more than just the purchase of a competitor’s mark as a search engine keyword standing alone. 2021 WL 1163117 (E.D.N.Y. March 18, 2021). Pattern Brands, Inc., 2021 WL 1226156 (S.D.N.Y.

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 23, 2022

But I’ve been following the world of gaming and eSports competitions for many years, and in fact, have been lucky enough to work with eSports teams and several gamers to protect their brands. But a gamer that goes by Doctor Disrespect is said to have taken in approximately $6 million in revenue in 2021. Zero trademarks.

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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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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) began accepting applications for position trademarks on October 1, 2021. Position marks are trademarks characterized by the particular spot in which they are placed on a product.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

From time to time, this Kat receives queries from clients in relation to the registrability of slogans as trade marks. This was specifically mentioned in the EUIPO’s comprehensive report titled “ The Distinctive Character of Slogans ” (dated October 2021) issued in March 2022 ( the Report ). Well, the answer seems to be a YES….

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The number of applications filed, and registrations granted in FY2020 both grew over the prior year, to the highest in history. trademark registrations! When Congress passed the CARES Act in late March, it featured provisions allowing the USPTO to extend some deadlines for applicants and registrants for a few months.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 11, 2024

Trademarks are traditionally considered to be connected with visual elements that include logos, brand names, as well as packaging however, the field of trademarks has widened and it includes non-traditional marks, such as smells, sounds, colors etc. Iconic scents like Chanel No. Iconic scents like Chanel No.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Introduction Registration of a trademark is an important step toward building a brand on solid ground. Lack of distinctiveness to incorrect classification are among the common errors that can bring derailment upon your trademark registration. That should represent your brand and not explain it.

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Erik K Pelton

JUNE 15, 2022

Well, there isn’t a direct impact on trademarks, which is good news because if you are seeking trademark protection or working with your brand, the supply chain shouldn’t impact getting protection. I challenged myself to think about how does the supply chain impact trademarks?

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

35: TTAB Grants MIRAGE BRANDS Cancellation Petition Due To Likelihood of Reverse Confusion On Remand from the CAFC, TTAB Denies Petition for Cancellation of "NAKED" Registration for Condoms TTABlog Test: Three Recent Section 2(d) Inter Partes Cases - How Did They Come Out? Yes] Precedential No.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Read on to learn about: The difference between patents and industrial designs Recent industrial designs registration trends How you can swiftly search for industrial designs with Corsearch What are industrial designs? These and other questions are relevant in assessing registrability potential for patents. The growth rate was 0.8%

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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”. Although registration of copyright in Kenya is not mandatory, the plaintiff’s certificate was used to establish prima facie case of copyright ownership.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 20, 2021

CCIS_CMD/2021/776/RFP - Creators Platform: Program Management Team and Content Delivery Team. For those interested in participating, the business opportunity can be found here (in order to see the tender documents and participate, a BASIC registration in the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) is required). Register here.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 9, 2021

IPNews® – On December 1st, 2021, Bytedance filed a TIKTOK trademark application for use in relation to cryptocurrency services. It seems the brand has been building toward this for some time. To continue reading, click: TikTok Seeks Trademark Registration For Cryptocurrency Services.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 24, 2022

Registration ( No 10 168 441 ) was granted the following year. decision No 493/2021, 25 January 2021) in a copyright infringement case – decided nearly a year ago – that Tecnica successfully brought against the maker of Chiara Ferragni -branded after ski boots. Milano, Tecnica Group S.p.A. v Diana S.r.l.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Branding has become more important than ever, particularly in developing an online presence through search engines, various online platforms, and social media. Further, the rise of the “influencer” has opened additional opportunities to deliver brands and products to targeted demographics. Online Marketplace Protection.

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

A couple of changes in 2021. Partly because I think there’s some more inconsistency, perhaps, in the examination process, and partly because businesses and brands more and more recognize the value and the importance of getting a registration and are more willing to fight for it.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And the number of active trademark registrations in the USPTO database is larger than ever. Additionally, since late December 2021, when new procedures went into effect, the USPTO has received around 100 expungement petitions and about 100 re-examination petitions to get rid of registrations for marks that are allegedly not in use.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 4, 2022

-Bee) decisions that he considers to be the most important and/or interesting from the previous calendar year (2021). Great Concepts, LLC , 2021 USPQ2d 1001 (TTAB 2021) [precedential] (Opinion by Judge Marc A. Great Concepts, LLC , 2021 USPQ2d 1001 (TTAB 2021) [precedential] (Opinion by Judge Marc A. Chutter, Inc.

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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 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. November 2, 2021 - 10 AM: In re Garan Services Corp. November 3, 2021 - 2 PM: In re Danica Patrick Brands, LLC , Serial No. November 9, 2021 - 10 AM: In re BFY LLC , Serial No.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 19, 2021

On September 28, 2021 , The Hershey Co. 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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The IPKat

OCTOBER 16, 2022

This registration had a tumultuous road on route to registration: historical disputes, conflicts with trade marks, a legal reform and two separate GI applications. The application for registration of “Couteau Laguiole” asserts that the Laguiole cutlery industry was revived by bringing cutlers from Thiers.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 18, 2021

Parker (@PeterNStrange) August 17, 2021. — Puff (@PuffballsUnited) August 17, 2021. At least five of those lawsuits were dismissed by March 2019 due to the lack of a proper copyright registration. pic.twitter.com/3IWbpmUf60 — Stephen N. Worst part is we've been actively trying to collab with them.

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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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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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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 26, 2021

[The 2021 edition of my Internet Law casebook is coming soon. As of July 1, 2021, the Copyright Office is in the process of developing the CCB’s regulations). Federal courts typically require the copyright owner to have a copyright registration in hand before suing ( see 17 U.S.C. The CCB is a brand-new legal procedure.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Future Intentions Not Enough to Pave the Road to Registration - “Reduces pain,” “alleviates anxiety,” “improves sleep” – these are just some of the claims of the miraculous CBD. The surfeit of new CBD brands and products in the marketplace is no surprise, given that such consumables are legal in many states, and seemingly treat all ills.

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Intellectual Property Office Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

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? So, you have a brand and a product, what next? Copyright Hornit © 2021. Copyright © Hornit, 2021.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Conferences Danish Copyright Society On 20th of September 2021 at 16:30 (4:30 pm CEST), the Danish Copyright Society ( www.dsfo.dk ) will host an online conference regarding recent case law from the ECJ. This Kat is keeping fresh Another week, another miscellany roundup. Eleonora Rosati. Find out more here (in Spanish). Find out more here.

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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

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Board granted a petition for cancellation of a registration for the mark CS for "amplifiers," finding that Petitioner Adamson Systems proved by a preponderance of the evidence that Respondent Peavey Electronics had discontinued use of the CS mark on amplifiers, with intent not to resume use. The Board was unmoved.

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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The USPTO refused registration of the mark ICY (stylized) on the ground of likelihood of confusion with the registered mark ICEE , for overlapping clothing items (sweatshirts). Applicant American Branding failed to show that the cited mark is weak, either inherently or conceptually. Welch 2021. How do you think this came out?

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The TTABlog

JUNE 17, 2024

Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has ruled that Bacardi's challenge to the USPTO's renewal of the registration for that mark may be heard in the federal courts. In 2006, Cubaexport was barred from paying the renewal fee for the HAVANA CLUB registration due to a trade embargo. See Bonehead Brands, LLC v. Bacardi & Co.

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