SpicyIP

OCTOBER 1, 2024

We are pleased to bring to you this sponsored post by IP Press on the extension of the registration deadlines for their Comprehensive Course on Patents, in collaboration with S. The deadline for registration has now been extended to October 4. Majumdar & Co. But this time, we have with us our ‘exclusive knowledge partner’, S.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 5, 2024

The TTABlogger has once again chosen the ten (10) TTAB (Tee-Tee-Ā-Bee) decisions that he considers to be the most important and/or interesting from the previous calendar year (2023). In re Seminole Tribe of Florida , 2023 U.S.P.Q.2d 2d 631 (TTAB 2023) [precedential] (Opinion by Judge Melanye K. Adlin) [ TTABlogged here ].

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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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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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Patently-O

MAY 15, 2023

by Dennis Crouch The United States Patent and Trademark Office has proposed a rule to create a separate design patent practitioner bar. The USPTO is publishing this proposal in the Federal Register on May 16, 2023 (link below to the prepub). The proposal appears to not affect those already registered to practice.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Board issued 34 precedential opinions in calendar 2023, a total slightly lower than in recent years. 34: TTAB Dismisses Monster Energy's Section 2(d) Claim On Summary Judgment Due to DIssimilarity of Design Marks Precedential No. The Board has made available a form for nominating a Board decision as precedential. link here ).

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MAY 2, 2023

On April 21, 2023, the Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro N. Additionally, on January 23, 2023, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) released the first version of its “ Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework ” (“AI RMF 1.0”). Copyright Office and the U.S.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Diplomatic Conference to Conclude and Adopt a Design Law Treaty – Plenary Sessions. It took nearly two decades of negotiation, but member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have finally adopted the landmark Design Law Treaty (DLT) during the Diplomatic Conference in Riyadh on November 22.

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The TTABlog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Tee-Tee-Ā-Bee) has scheduled nine oral hearings for the month of September 2023. September 7, 2023 - 11:15 AM [In Person, North Carolina Central University School of Law, Durham, NC]: In re Vinedo de Zorra, LLC , Serial No. September 12, 2023 - 11 AM: Montgomery Law LLC v.

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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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The TTABlog

APRIL 3, 2023

TTAB Sustains Section 2(d) Opposition to RAMEN HOOD & Design for Asian-Themed Restaurant Services TTABlog Test: How Did These Three Recent Section 2(d) Appeals Turn Out? Yes] TTABlog Test: Is AGI2 for Lighting Fixtures Confusable With AGI & Design for Architectural Signage Lighting? Precedential No.

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Patently-O

JULY 20, 2023

2023) The Timberland Boot trade dress case is pending before the Fourth Circuit, raising some interesting questions about the role of product trade dress vs design patents vs copyright vs utility patents. Timberland boots were first sold in the 1970s with a unique design that quickly resonated with consumers. Vidal (4th Cir.

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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Tee-Tee-Ā-Bee) has scheduled six oral hearings for the month of November 2023. November 2, 2023 - 1 PM: Baxter S.r.l. 91263387 [Opposition to registration of BAXTON STUDIO for furniture, on the ground of likelihood of confusion with the registered mark BAXTER for furniture.] Welch 2023.

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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. Kuhlke) [Opposition to registration of FOUR SEASONS OUTDOOR LIVING CO.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This Africa IP Highlights 2023 is the result of collaboration between myself and several IP practitioners and researchers across Africa: Clarisse Mideva ; Rita Chindah ; and Jessie Mgonga. Interested readers can find the Africa IP Highlights 2022, here. Today, we begin with developments in the copyright field.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

As 2023 commences, it’s time for companies to review and take stock of their intellectual property assets. Also, if the company has changed the graphic user interface to any of its technology products or has changed product packaging, point of sale displays, or product design, these may also be protectable trade dress. .

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The TTABlog

MARCH 20, 2023

In a whopping 163-page opinion, the Board granted a petition for cancellation of two registrations for the configuration of safety helmets, rejecting Petitioner Honeywell's Section 2(e)(5) functionality claim but sustaining Honeywell's claim of lack of acquired distinctiveness. referred to as the "Ridge Designs"). ERB Industries, Inc.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 31, 2023

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Tee-Tee-Ā-Bee) has scheduled six (6) oral hearings for the month of February 2023. February 7, 2023 - 1 PM: Eden Foods, Inc. February 9, 2023 - 1 PM: National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and Academy of Television Arts and Sciences v. Kraferd , Opposition No. Haas Outdoors, Inc.

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The TTABlog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Tee-Tee-Ā-Bee) has scheduled eight oral hearings for the month of March 2023. March 7, 2023 - 10 AM [Virtual]: Alaskan Brewing & Bottling Co. 91264066 [Section 2(d) opposition to registration of ALASKA TRAILS PALE ALE. March 8, 2023 - 11 AM [Virtual]: In re Garan Services Corp.

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The TTABlog

MAY 18, 2023

91267498 (May 15, 2023) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Cindy B. Greenbaum) [Opposition to registration of POUPETTE ST BARTH for perfumery and personal care products (ST BARTH disclaimed), in view of the registered marks ST BARTH (in standard characters) and LSB LIGNE ST BARTH and Design (LIGNE disclaimed), for overlapping products.]

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Global Commodities petitioned for cancellation of a registration for the mark shown below left, claiming likely confusion with its registered mark shown below right, both for "rice." 92078857 (November 29, 2023) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Mark A. The Board found petitioner's "fawn" design mark to be inherently distinctive.

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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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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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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 24, 2022

However, it lapsed into the public domain in 1953 after the owners failed to renew their copyright registration, which was required at the time. However, that copyright is not long for this world as it expired this year, meaning that it will formally end on January 1, 2023. 5: Understanding Copyright, Trademark and Halloween Costumes.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 27, 2023

Controller of Patents and Designs. Other posts IP Financing in India – Part I: Perfection of Security and (Non) Registration of Copyright Despite the increasing importance of intellectual property in the modern economy, there is a surprising lack of attention given to IP financing in India. Case: Bennett Coleman and Co. & Ors.,

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Tee-Tee-Ā-Bee) has scheduled nine (IX) oral hearings for the month of January 2023. January 10, 2023 - 1 PM: In re OptConnect Management, LLC , Serial Nos. January 12, 2023 - 2 PM: Ultrasun AG v. January 17, 2023- 1 PM: In re Nature Cravings Pet Treats LLC , Serial Nos.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Trademark Office issued the following 174 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in August 2023 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Reg. 70% SYNTHETIC HAIR. 70% SYNTHETIC HAIR.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 13, 2023

Can you copyright product designs and shapes? In addition to patents and trademarks, copyright registrations can be valuable in protecting certain products. 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.

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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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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The USPTO refused to register that mark DRYLANDS BREWING COMPANY & Design for "beer" and for "restaurant services, including sit-down service of food and take-out restaurant services; taproom services featuring beer brewed on premises” [BREWING COMPANY disclaimed], finding confusion likely with the registered mark DRYLANDS for wine.

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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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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 2, 2023

TTABLog Test: Is "SUNSET SUSHI & Design" Confusable with "BANSHOO SUSHI BAR & Design" for Restaurant Services? [No] 25: TTAB Deems Grace Period Petition for Cancellation Moot When Registrant Failed to Renew Precedential No. Welch 2023. No] TTABlog Test: How Did These Three Likelihood of Confusion Cases Come Out?

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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. Utilize e-filing systems for quicker registrations.

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The USPTO is seeking comment on two proposals that would expand the scope of who may become a “patent attorney” Expanding admission criteria for registration to practice in patent cases before the USPTO. Comments should be submitted by Jan 17, 2023 via the eRulemaking Portal.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 30, 2023

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Tee-Tee-Ā-Bee) has scheduled four (IV) oral hearings for the month of July 2023. July 13, 2023 - 11 AM: In re Molina Healthcare, Inc. July 18, 2023 - 2 PM: In re Locals Technology Inc. July 19, 2023 - 1 PM: TF Intellectual Property Pty Ltd v. Welch 2023. Serial Nos. Serial Nos.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 30, 2023

TTABlog Test: Is CLAIM WATCHER Confusable With CLAIM WATCH & Design for Certain Insurance Claim Services? [No] TTABlog Test: Is "K2 MOTORCARS & Design" Confusable With "K2 MOTOR & Design" For Automobile-Related Services? [No] Welch 2023. Goods in Trade: Precedential No.

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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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