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Patent, Trademark, and Copyright: Definitions and Distinctions

Erik K Pelton

A patent registration generally lasts for 20 years from the time the application was filed. For patents, there is no symbol, but you will often see fine print about patent pending or patent registration number. A trademark registration can use the symbol. Trademarks get registered with the USPTO.

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TIL: “Texas Tamale” Is an Enforceable Trademark–Texas Tamale v. CPUSA2

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

This case hit my alerts because of its discussion about keyword advertising, but first, I have to digest how the court got there. ” But the trademark registration was over 5 years old, so it had become “incontestable.” ” That prompted this litigation. ” The right answer should be “no one.”

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Can an NFT infringe one's own trade mark rights? Yes, says Rome Court of First Instance

The IPKat

Bobo Vieri during his Juventus tenure Can the unauthorized production (minting), advertising, and offer for sale of a non-fungible token (NFT) infringe one’s own trade mark rights? While Vieri had authorized the use of his image (until 2024), Juventus had not granted any authorization. decision on 20 July 2022, case No 32072/2022 ).

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Measuring device (c)able under Star Athletica; ignoring Dastar, court also allows false advertising claim

43(B)log

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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TTAB Quarterly Index: January - March 2024

The TTABlog

TTAB Sustains eBay's Section 2(d) Opposition to AFREBAY & Design for Advertising and Payment Processing Services TTABlog Test: How Did These Three Recent 2(d) Appeals Turn Out? [Yes] TTABlog Test: Are Nail Polish Strengtheners Related to Dietary Supplements? Yes] TTABlog Test: How Did These Three Recent 2(d) Appeals Turn Out? Guess What?

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In re Post Foods, LLC : TTAB Denies Color Mark for Post’s Fruity Pebbles

IP Intelligence

Color marks are considered inherently nondistinctive for the purpose of eligibility for federal trademark registration. Post originally sought registration of trade dress comprising both the shape and colors of its Fruity Pebbles cereal. 4, 2024) (precedential). [2] puff rice balls and other shapes). 88857834 (TTAB Jan.

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Reusing Social Media Photos for Ads? Be Careful!–Khachatryan v. 1 Hotel

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

It then went further and used the photo to promote the robe: In 2023, Sunny Khachatryan obtained a copyright registration for “Brave’s” photo. Other arguments fail because “there is value in Minor Plaintiffs’ image and likeness, which Defendants then used for the purpose of commercial advertising and sales.