IIPRD

MARCH 13, 2025

All the creations of the human minds such as designs, inventions, artistic works, names, symbols, etc. It helps in building brand identity, goodwill and consumer trust. For example, the Tata Nanos rear-engine design and lightweight body structure is patented by Tata Motors. For that, first let us understand what are IP and IPR.

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Nelligan Law

JULY 25, 2023

Created by the renowned toy company Mattel, Barbie has evolved from a simple fashion doll to a global cultural icon, and much of this success can be attributed to the power of its brand narrative. To maintain relevance, Mattel has continuously collaborated with renowned designers, celebrities, and influencers.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Lei, 2023 WL 6373073, No. 21, 2023) Deetsch alleged that he owned design patents for CPAP pillow products, which the Lei defendants infringed. In December 2020, Deetsch notified Amazon of his patents through the Brand Registry portal and asked Amazon to remove the Lei defendants’ products. 22-cv-1166-RSH-BLM (S.D.

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Garrigues Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Nonetheless, brands have evolved and now adopt a more pragmatic approach, seeking to improve the client experience and linking NFTs to the traceability of the items of clothing. When tech giants turned to virtual worlds in 2021, haute couture designers did not hesitate to design digital clothing for avatars and open stores on these platforms.

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The IPKat

JULY 7, 2023

The 2023 “analog” conference on the Metaverse took place in London, lasted three days and hosted several panels and addresses on the different aspects of the IP legal regime concerning the Metaverse and the possibilities of regulation of this changing environment.

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IPilogue

MARCH 21, 2023

What do a company in the business of mining and selling construction equipment, and an athletic-wear and sporting accessories brand, have in common? On January 10th, 2023, the Federal Court of Appeal released one of its first trademark decisions of the year in Puma SE v Caterpillar Inc. 2023 FCA 4.The

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The TTABlog

MAY 1, 2023

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Tee-Tee-Ā-Bee) has scheduled nine oral hearings for the month of May 2023. May 2, 2023 - 2 PM [In-person]: In re Puma SE , Serial No. May 9, 2023 - 10 AM [In-person]: In re International Technology Law Association, Inc. May 9, 2023 - 1 PM [In-person]: In re MercadoLibre, Inc.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 23, 2023

Note: The responses below were received in 2023. Last year, our No Logs policy also underwent an independent audit by Big Four firm, Deloitte, which found that PIA’s server configurations align with internal privacy policies and confirmed that our infrastructure is not designed to identify users or pinpoint their activities.

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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Board recently decided three Section 2(d) oppositions in which it held oral arguments in August 2023. 91263939 (September 28, 2023) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Frances S. 91247343 (September 6, 2023) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge George C. Four Seasons Brands, LLC v. Welch 2023. Opposition No.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued its one millionth design patent on September 26, 2023. D1,000,000 claims the ornamental design for a dispensing comb. This milestone comes during a particularly prolific period for design patents.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

She graduated from National Law University, Delhi in 2023 & enjoys reading and writing on copyright laws. In pursuance of its goal to accelerate EV adoption, it developed a new vehicle design and coined the same EZIO. Tanishka is an advocate at the High Court of MP. Her previous posts can be found here.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2023

On June 8, 2023, the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision held that a trademark claim concerning “a squeaky, chewable dog toy designed to look like a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey” which, as a play on words, turns the words “Jack Daniels” into “Bad Spaniels” and the descriptive phrase “Old No.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

92078857 (November 29, 2023) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Mark A. The Board found petitioner's "fawn" design mark to be inherently distinctive. As to commercial strength, there was no brand awareness evidence in the record and nothing to place the petitioner's sales figures in context. Welch 2023. Cancellation No.

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IP Tech Blog

APRIL 25, 2023

Every year, on April 26, intellectual property organizations around the world observe “ World IP Day ” – an event established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to raise awareness of patents, copyrights, designs, and trademarks, and to celebrate the creativity and contributions of inventors, authors, artists and entrepreneurs.

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

This post will focus on another key issue from the case – the relevance of logos in design patent infringement analysis. Still, ornamental logos found on the accused product can still be relevant as visual distractors in the process of evaluating similarities and differences between the claimed design and accused design.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Pop star Katy Perry has successfully appealed a Federal Court ruling over the use of an Australian designers trade mark registration for the words KATIE PERRY. The recent decision by the Full Court of the Federal Court unanimously overturned Justice Brigitte Markovics findings in Taylor v Killer Queen, LLC (No 5) [2023].

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Some IP Thoughts on Dolce & Gabbana’s SS23 Collection Curated by Kim Kardashian, and other Fashion Heritage at Fashion Week By Felicia Caponigri During Milan Fashion Week held last week, the Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana debuted their Spring/Summer 2023 ready-to-wear collection. copyright law.

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azrights

JUNE 19, 2023

Later I developed an online training course, the Legally Branded Academy, which used processes as the central approach to protecting IP, including names. I also gave access to the course to my brand protection clients. I’m now offering these processes and templates to those who enrol on the Brand Tuned program in June.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 7, 2023

21-16978 (Supreme Court 2023). This is particularly important in the product design arena because evidence of secondary meaning must be proven before it is protectable as trade dress. JSC sued Trendily Furniture for copying three of its furniture designs that featured this style. Jason Scott Collection, Inc. ,

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Trademark infringement is the nightmare that keeps big brands up at night. Imagine you’ve conjured up the hottest brand on the market – “Crispy Crunch Delights” , complete with a jazzy logo. ” They are selling what you sell, they are reaping the benefits of your brand, without doing any of the hard work. .”

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The TTABlog

JULY 31, 2023

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Tee-Tee-Ā-Bee) has scheduled nine oral hearings for the month of August 2023. August 3, 2023 - 11 AM: TF Intellectual Property Pty Ltd v. August 3, 2023 - 1 PM: Mealpass, Inc. August 8, 2023 - 11 AM: In re Molina Healthcare, Inc. August 9, 2023 - 11 AM: Billy Stott v.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 12, 2023

The new social media platform Threads was launched on July 5, 2023. The app is designed for text-based conversations instead of photo updates. Reports indicate that within the first day of launch, more than 30 million users have signed up.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 13, 2023

Can you copyright product designs and shapes? Copyright registrations, therefore, may help to protect the 2-dimensional artwork of a design, the 3-dimensional shape of a product or a combination of both. Can you copyright 2-dimensional design? Varsity Brands. In re Seminole Tribe of Florida , 2023 U.S.P.Q.2d

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 23, 2023

As a plant intellectual property nerd , this Kat was delighted to get her hands on the new book Intellectual Property and the Design of Nature (Oxford University Press, 2023), edited by Jose Bellido and Brad Sherman.

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Copyright Lately

DECEMBER 29, 2024

This overly restrictive interpretation of the Supreme Courts 2023 Warhol decision sent shockwaves through the filmmaking community, which often relies on fair use to incorporate brief historical footage into their works for entirely new and different purposes. Alyssa Sheil LLC one of the years most misguided copyright decisions.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 5, 2024

2023-1169 (Fed. Opinion by Lourie, joined by Moore and Albright (sitting by designation). Amarin markets and sells icosapent ethyl, an ethyl ester of an omega-3 fatty acid commonly found in fish oils, under the brand name Vascepa®. Amarin Pharma, Inc., Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., June 25, 2024).

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 8, 2024

Sites can give the impression of being mass-produced due to how quickly they disappear and reappear, while still managing to retain traffic despite new branding. It’s disorientating by design and can lead to the appearance of 100 new target sites in as little as a month. Piracy Campaign.”

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

USPTO News - On January 18, the USPTO announced the launch of the IP Identifier tool, which is designed to enable users who are less familiar with intellectual property to identify whether they have adequate protections to support their business, invention, or brand. By: WilmerHale

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LexBlog IP

JULY 12, 2023

The new social media platform Threads was launched on July 5, 2023. The app is designed for text-based conversations instead of photo updates. With each launch, brand owners may face new challenges managing a social media strategy, including with obtaining their preferred user names and policing potential infringement.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 20, 2025

M/S.Haldor Topsoe A/S vs Controller Of Patents & Designs on 2 January, 2025 (Madras High Court) The petitioner challenged the rejection of their patent application by the respondent, citing violations of natural justice and non-application of mind. Upon the expiry of the patent on August 18, 2023, the Respondent no.

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Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 20, 2024

American accused the website of deceiving customers, selling unauthorized tickets, and tarnishing its brand. The judge did side with the airline on its copyright infringement claim, ruling that Skiplagged had used American’s flight symbol logo without permission as recently as August 2023. It sought $94.4

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Intepat

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Analysing the Riyadh Design Law Treaty in the Indian Context The Riyadh Design Law Treaty (DLT), finalized at the WIPO Diplomatic Conference in Riyadh in November 2022, marks a significant step towards harmonizing global industrial design registration processes. This consolidation saves both time and costs.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 24, 2024

Introduction On February 8, 2023, the jury returned its verdict in the infamous case Hermès vs Rothschild [1] , a significant precedent that has received acclamation and flak alike. The dispute revolved around an antediluvian luxury handbag brand ‘Hermès’ and artist Mason Rothschild for his avant-garde creation called MetaBirkin NFTs.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 1, 2024

These blocks are usually temporary in nature and designed to prevent piracy of specific sporting events, typically football matches in the UK’s Premier League. The one major exception is blocking carried out on behalf of broadcaster Sky following an injunction the company obtained in 2023.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Levi Strauss And Co vs Dinesh Sharma on 26 September, 2024 (Delhi District Court) Image from here The plaintiff sought a permanent injunction against the defendant for infringing on its trademarks, including “LEVI’S,” the “Two Horse Logo,” and the “Arcuate Stitching Design.” Mrs Arti Gupta & Anr.

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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. More information on the lecture here. More details here.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 22, 2023

Julius Bencko, Graphic Designer In the United States government’s superseding indictment dated February 16, 2012, Julius Bencko is described as a citizen and resident of Slovakia. A year later, Bencko was posting videos of car restorations under his Pixelhood brand, but showing no obvious concerns about his fate in the Megaupload case.

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