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2022 Trademark Law Recap: NFTs, Distinct Branding, and the First Amendment

JD Supra Law

NON-FUNGIBLE TOKENS AND TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT: WHERE DOES THE LAW STAND? StockX, LLC, Nike filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against StockX, LLC, an online resale sneaker retailer, in February 2022 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

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Top Trademark Trends of 2022

Erik K Pelton

The year saw many trademark stories in the news as backlogs continued at the USPTO even while application filing numbers dropped from their all time highs during the two previous years. Here are the biggest trademark stories of 2022 that we have been following at EMP&A. Celebrity trademark messes. Trademark Scams.

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Trademark Law Moves Online: “MetaBirkin” Updates

IPilogue

Does this count as an artistic expression protected under First Amendment rights of expression and speech, or is it a trademark infringement upon a beloved fashion icon? January 14 th , 2022 – Hermès files a complaint. February 9 th , 2022 – Rothschild files motion to dismiss the action. Brief Timeline of the Lawsuit.

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2022 IP Outlook Report: The Developments Shaping Trademark Law

JD Supra Law

KEY TAKEAWAYS AND OUTLOOK FOR 2022 - While Gen Z taught us all on TikTok how not to be “cheugy,” or out of touch with pop culture, similarly, trademark law in 2021 ushered in new and changed regulations, provided further guidance on traditional legal concepts and gave us a peek into how brands may help shape the future in the “metaverse”—and beyond. (..)

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The Interplay between Religious Sensitiveness and Trademark Law in India

IP and Legal Filings

As a result, the rise of hypersensitivity to religion, religious texts, and religious symbols determines the jurisprudence around the utilisation of such marks under Indian trademark law, even if they are not strictly prohibited. 2022, February 28). Difference Between Trademark and Service Mark. 1] Acharya, M.

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Canadian Trademark Law 2022: Year in Review

JD Supra Law

The proverbial brand owner’s guidebook became a little bigger in 2022. Developments in practice opened new avenues for securing and enforcing trademark rights over the past year, including an “accelerated” path to trademark registration and additional guidance for invalidating bad faith registrations.

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Top Trademark Trends of 2021 (Meta TMA edition)

Erik K Pelton

A shortened Office Action response time of 3 months (previously 6 months), with an extension available for a fee, effective December 1, 2022. Two new ex parte proceedings to allow for potential cancellation of trademarks not properly used in commerce. NFT trademarks. 2022 is likely to see even more developments in this field.

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