The TTABlog

JUNE 27, 2023

The Board upheld a refusal to register the product configuration shown below, for pen and pencil holders, concluding that the design is de jure functional under Section 2(e)(5). Examining Attorney Tarah Hardy Ludlow had (provisionally) accepted Applicant Pen Pal's Section 2(f) claim, but maintained the functionality refusal.

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The TTABlog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

88737597 (September 12, 2023) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Thomas W. According to the application, "The mark consist[s] of a three-dimensional configuration of a polishing disc that includes a repeating pattern of hexagonal (or honeycomb) shapes on a front surface of the disc. In re Buff and Shine Manufacturing, Inc.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 27, 2023

The Board upheld a refusal to register the product configuration shown below, for pen and pencil holders, concluding that the design is de jure functional under Section 2(e)(5). Examining Attorney Tarah Hardy Ludlow had (provisionally) accepted Applicant Pen Pal's Section 2(f) claim, but maintained the functionality refusal.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 6, 2023

on 22 February, 2023 (Delhi High Court) The dispute pertained to the use of “Sona” as a part of the mark and trade name “Sona Mandhira Pvt. on 24 February, 2023 (Delhi High Court) In the present case, the plaintiff alleged infringement of its device “Royal” and passing off by the defendant’s adoption of “Zabreen Royal” device.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

AUGUST 23, 2023

Canada remains an important jurisdiction in North America for IP filings and is further reinforced by rapid population growth, surpassing the 40 million mark in 2023. Significant CIPO Fee Increase Effective January 1, 2024, a one-time 25% fee increase will be implemented, impacting most patent, industrial design, trademark and copyright fees.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

How many patents have I obtained for clients? As of January 10, 2023, the total number of US patents I have obtained for clients is 695. Number of US Patents by Patent Attorney Vic Lin. That total includes both utility and design patents in the US. OR (first name).att. WITH2 (last name).att.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) recently reached an important milestone. On September 26, 2023, the USPTO issued its millionth design patent. United States Patent D1,000,000 covers the ornamental design for a dispensing comb, as shown below. § 171).

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

Patents A patent permits the owner to exclude others from making, using, offering to sell, selling, or importing the invention of the patent. There are two types of patents that Amazon sellers should be familiar with, utility patents and design patents. Registering copyrights with the U.S.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 1, 2023

United States applicants can file a single design patent application under the Hague System, now designating Brazil and 96 other countries, including the U.S. Filing a design patent in Brazil has never been easier. As of August 1, 2023, U.S. As of August 1, 2023, U.S. This allows U.S.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

As 2023 comes to an end, in line with our annual tradition, we take stock of the top IP developments that occurred this year. We have also included a list of other notable IP developments of 2023. The judgement was passed in October 2022, but was uploaded in September 2023 on the High Court’s website. A special thanks to Mr. G.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 23, 2023

on 12 January, 2023 (Delhi High Court) Division bench of Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal against an interim injunction order by the Single judge bench. on 12 January, 2023 (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court accepted the appeal and directed the CGPDTM to consider the matter afresh and pass a reasoned order.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 17, 2023

Readers may recall that in May 2023, Niyati posted on the official announcement to hold “Open House Sessions” on weekdays from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, to “address grievances/suggestions on issues related to Intellectual Property Rights.” He shares a keen interest in Patent related issues and wishes to discover more in the field of IP.

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