The TTABlog

APRIL 2, 2024

91255161 (March 29, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Elizabeth A. It has advertised at gaming conventions and via social media, Google Ads, and social influencers. Three Frog has policed the mark and has received unsolicited media coverage. Welch 2024. Taylor Jr. Text Copyright John L.

Designs 57

Designs Design Social Media Registration 57

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. But trademark confusion? Florida Virtual School v. statements as evidence of confusion.

Branding 59

Branding Brands Branding Marketing 59

SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Glaxo Group Limited vs Naresh Kumar Goyal, Trading on 22 November, 2023 (Delhi High Court) In this case a rectification petition was filed simultaneously with the suit alleging trademark infringement and the defendant took a defence of registration of the impugned mark in the written submission. Controller of Patents.

Trademark 59

Trademark Registration Invention Social Media 59

SpicyIP

MAY 20, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summaries of posts on the Law Commission’s Report on Trade Secrets and Economic Espionage, DHC’s decisions on working examples, writ jurisdiction of the pre-grant oppositions, and the Viagra-Vigoura trademark dispute. This and much more in last week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review.

Trademark 45

Trademark Advertising Advertising Copyright 45

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. This demonstrates the succinctness and simplicity of the Metaverse’s trademarking mechanism. What is the Metaverse?

Trademark 81

Trademark Non-Fungible Tokens Branding Brands 81

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 25, 2023

Member States will have to designate competent authorities – Digital Services Coordinators – by 17th February 2024, an independent authority who will be responsible for supervising the providers based in their Member State and to participate in the EU cooperation mechanism of the DSA.

Social Media 52

Social Media Advertising Advertising Settlement 52

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. It sued Peloton for trademark infringement and other claims after the defendant launched a new line of interactive stationary bicycles under the name “Peloton Bike+.” World Champ Tech LLC v.

Marketing 59

Marketing Marketing Trademark Branding 59

SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

VIII, Issue I [Submit by January 7, 2024] NLU Jodhpur’s Journal of Intellectual Property Studies is inviting original, unpublished manuscripts for publication for its upcoming issue. The last date for submissions is January 7, 2024. Call for Papers: NLU Jodhpur’s Journal of Intellectual Property Studies Vol.

Intellectual Property 59

Intellectual Property Journalism Patent Application Social Media 59

SpicyIP

JUNE 13, 2024

Mountain Valley Springs, the plaintiff, has been marketing its products under the trademark (TM) “Forest Essentials” since 2000, claiming extensive reputation and goodwill, especially for their Ayurvedic products, including a baby care segment launched in 2006. Case Overview: What were The Parties even Fighting for?

Branding 56

Branding Brands Branding Marketing 56

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

The decisions in the first category, i.e., Top 10 IP Cases/Judgements (Topicality/Impact) reflect those that we thought were important from a topical point of view and were covered by the media in some way owing to the importance of parties litigating or the issue being considered or for impact on industry and innovation/creativity ecosystem etc.

IP 124

IP Copyright Trademark Intellectual Property 124