The TTABlog

JANUARY 30, 2024

On appeal, Applicant MetaBev argued that "something more" is required than merely showing that the goods are alcoholic beverages, and that the involved goods are marketed to different consumers in different areas of the stores in which they are sold. 90897101 (January 22, 2024) [Not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Melanye K.

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SpicyIP

JULY 8, 2024

10 Days to the 2024 Shamnad Basheer Essay Competition Deadline! Another reminder for our eligible readers as only 10 days remain for the deadline of the 2024 Shamnad Basheer Essay Competition! We have already received some fascinating entries and cannot wait to read more! Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC v.

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The TTABlog

APRIL 22, 2024

91272724 (April 18, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Cheryl S. As to the strength of opposer's registered mark, two third-party registrations for non-food items were insufficient to dent the commercial strength of SUZY Q'S, and there was no evidence of use in the marketplace of SUZY or SUZY Q’S with cake. Welch 2024.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 31, 2024

97219378 (January 29, 2024) [Not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Angela Lykos). The Board concluded that "no mental leap or multi-stage reasoning is required to understand that Applicant intends to market high-end cruise services." Welch 2024. How do you think this came out? In re Seven Seas Cruises S. Text Copyright John L.

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The TTABlog

APRIL 2, 2024

The Board dismissed this opposition to registration of a mark comprising the product configuration of boxes for storing board game components or dice, rejecting Opposer Chris Taylor's claims of de jure functionality and lack of acquired distinctiveness. 91255161 (March 29, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Elizabeth A.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 31, 2024

On January 1, 2024, the copyrights in a number of recognizable works entered the public domain, including, among others, Disney’s iconic Mickey Mouse film “Steamboat Willie,” along with the specific depictions of Mickey Mouse and other characters in the film; A. .”

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The TTABlog

MARCH 15, 2024

Petitioner MHCS sought cancellation of a registration for the mark VEUVE OLIVIER for sparkling wines, claiming a likelihood of confusion with the registered mark VEUVE CLICQUOT for champagne. 92075021 (March 8, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Martha B. Welch 2024. But what about the marks? Text Copyright John L.

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43(B)log

APRIL 29, 2024

20-6057 & 20-6100, 2024 WL 1724995 (10 th Cir. 23, 2024) Hetronic has US registrations; Abitron sold Hetronic-branded products without permission to customers around the world, including in the United States. products and to market them at U.S. distributor’s advertising at U.S. distributor’s advertising at U.S.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Banc of California petitioned to cancel a registration for the mark shown below left, on the ground of likely confusion with its registered mark shown below right, both for, inter alia , banking services. 92075496 (January 14, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Michael B. It all boiled down to the first DuPont factor.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

Case Summaries Therelek Machines Private Limited vs Therelek Engineers Private Limited on 28 February, 2024 (Karnataka High Court) The petitioner challenged the rejection of its interim application under Section 124 of the Trade Marks Act, seeking a stay in a suit for trademark infringement.

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Patently-O

MAY 5, 2024

by Dennis Crouch In its initial decision, the TTAB dismissed iFIT’s opposition to ERB’s I-FIT FLEX registration — finding no likelihood of confusion because the goods were in separate markets. Specifically, iFIT contends that it actively markets its fitness training services and exercise equipment to cyclists.

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43(B)log

JANUARY 5, 2024

2024 WL 22039, No: 6:20-cv-2354-GAP-EJK (M.D. 2, 2024) Some interesting comments on when individual instances of “confusion” don’t count, as well as their relevance to evaluating out-of-court social media etc. Plaintiff has seven registered trademarks involving Florida Virtual School or FLVS; two of the registrations are incontestable.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 1, 2024

The US copyright for Winnie the Pooh expired in 2021 and it will expire for the original (‘Steamboat Willie’) Mickey Mouse in 2024. here ), car advertisements ( here ) and Hollywood films. Hence it is found to be normal that the earlier mark is exploited outside its market sector, for instance, through licensing or merchandising.

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Garrigues Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The new regulation that Brussels wants to have in place in 2024, will replace existing national geographical indications schemes. How will the registration process work in practice? The idea is to have a quick and efficient registration system in place from a cost standpoint.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

2024 WL 665181, No. 16, 2024) WCT offers a mobile-fitness app called “Bike+” and owns a trademark registration for that name. All of Peloton’s marketing materials that mention the term ‘Bike+’ are also branded with the [Peloton] mark.” World Champ Tech LLC v. Peloton Interactive, Inc., 21-cv-03202-LB (N.D.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Though the defendant’s mark was also registered, the court reiterated that the prior use of the mark has to be protected and the registration will not have any bearing. The respondent had rejected the application holding that the mark is devoid of distinctive character and is ineligible for registration under Section 9(1)(a) or 9(1)(b).

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43(B)log

APRIL 29, 2024

Kitchen Cube LLC, 2024 WL 1829620, No. 17, 2024) Leszczynski invented a measuring cube that combines various measuring volumes into a single cubical structure. Kitchen Cube cube Leszczynski sued for (1) copyright infringement; (2) violation of Creative Commons license terms; and (3) false advertising and misrepresentation.

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The TTABlog

MAY 9, 2024

Respondent claimed, however, that petitioner's prior use resulted in "minimal market penetration," asserted that the challenged registration should survive with a carve-out granting rights to Petitioner that are geographically limited to Jellico, Tennessee, and argued laches as an affirmative defense. UBANK , Cancellation No.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

These are currently expected to be heard by September / October of 2024. Trade mark infringement Lidl relied on various registrations for each of: the Mark with Text, and the Wordless Mark. Subsequent registrations of the Wordless Mark were also found to be invalid for bad faith. The judgment focused on the Mark with Text.

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The IPKat

JULY 12, 2024

The ‘brat’ phenomenon: Exploring cultural influence and IP dynamics by Spyridon Sipetas Summer 2024 has officially been proclaimed as ‘brat summer’. Charli’s 6th studio album ‘Brat’, released on June 7th 2024, was promoted following a simple - yet, apparently, effective - approach: heavy use of a ‘radioactive’ shade of green, f.k.a.

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43(B)log

JANUARY 19, 2024

2024 WL 195999, No. 18, 2024) The court, grappling with the Fifth Circuit’s rather inconsistent law on misdirected communications, denies a preliminary injunction (subject easily guessable by party names). It has a registration for its logo, comprising stylized wording and a graphic of roads. Rampart Resources, Inc.

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43(B)log

APRIL 15, 2024

3d - , 2024 WL 1083462, No. 12, 2024) GMP is a nonprofit focused on sustainable butchery and meat production practices. The court denies a preliminary injunction on the trademark claims based on lack of likely success on the merits, but declines to dismiss either infringement or false advertising claims. Good Meat Project v.

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The TTABlog

APRIL 17, 2024

April 15, 2024). That same principle applies to trademark registration. The lower court found that Timberland's advertising did not call attention to the features that were the subject of its trademark application, but rather depicted the entire boot. Welch 2024. TBL Licensing v. Vidal , Appeal No. 23-1150 (4th Cir.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 24, 2023

UK Supreme Court Confirms No Patent for “AI-invented” Inventions Image from here On December 20, the UK Supreme Court affirmed its previous decision to deny registration to inventions by Dr. Stephen Thaler’s AI DABUS, holding that an AI software cannot be listed as an inventor. SpicyIP intern Vedika discusses this development. and Ors. ,

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Ankit Sahni’s AI “Co-authored” Artwork Denied Registration by US, Continues to be Registered in India Can AI (co)author art? 14 [Submissions by February 29, 2024] NALSAR’s Indian Journal of Intellectual Property Law (IJIPL) is inviting submissions for its 14th Volume. The last date for submission of entries is February 29, 2024.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In an effort to connect with a younger, tech-savvy consumer base, more and more firms are deciding to debut their products and advertise them electronically through the Metaverse. The trademark registration safeguards the owner’s rights and establishes the business’s legal standing.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The matter is listed before the court on 22 March 2024. But the facts pertaining to its market share indicate that the mark has achieved distinctiveness. product, advertisement or store) before using what we have in our memory to interpret and identify that object.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Tech Square which was passed against a cancellation petition filed by Toyota against the registration of “Alphard” by Tech Square. Apart from the Madras High Court, the Calcutta High Court has recently published the Draft IPD Rules for public comments by January 5, 2024. Meticulous Market Research Pvt. First, in Toyota v.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 12, 2021

. § 1052(c) provides, in pertinent part, that the PTO must deny federal registration to a trademark if it “[c]onsists of or comprises a name, portrait, or signature identifying a particular individual except by his written consent….”

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