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SpicyIP Weekly Review (July 29-August 4)

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Highlights of the Week Comments on the Draft Trade Marks (Holding Inquiry and Appeal) Rules, 2024 Comments on the Draft Trade Marks (Holding Inquiry and Appeal) Rules, 2024 Read on below for the comments on the draft Rules by Rishabh Deshpande, Praharsh Gour, and Swaraj Barooah. Anything we are missing out on?

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Charter of the French Language

LexBlog IP

It includes many rules, several of them directed at the language of business in Quebec, and some regarding the use of French on both product packaging and signage/advertising. Presently, all product labelling and commercial signs appearing in Quebec must be in French – but the Charter provides certain exceptions for trademarks.

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The Importance of Trademark Protection When Copyrighted Works Enter the Public Domain

Corsearch

The copyright for one of the first depictions of Mickey Mouse will expire in 2024. Why Mickey Mouse is still protected The copyright on Steamboat Willie is set to expire in January 2024. So, why aren’t Disney concerned? Steamboat Willie, released in 1928, was the first story to feature beloved Disney character Mickey Mouse.

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where cross-examination exposes lack of TM confusion, out-of-court confusion "evidence" becomes less credible

43(B)log

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. Florida Virtual School v. statements as evidence of confusion.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (July 15- July 21)

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Case Summaries Hasmukhrai And Co vs Registrar of Trade Marks on 24 June, 2024 (Bombay High Court) The appellant filed an appeal against the impugned order, alleging the same to be cryptic. This and much more in this SpicyIP Weekly Review. Anything we are missing out on? Drop a comment below to let us know. Nexus Solar Energy Pvt.