The TTABlog

JUNE 28, 2024

The May-June 2024 (Vol. VIP Products LLC , an article on how surveys can help brand owners facing “failure to function” refusals to register their trademarks, and a book review on the intersection of intellectual property and sustainability." Welch 2024. 3) issue of the Trademark Reporter has arrivede. pdf here ]. Orstavik, eds.

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IP Law 360

JUNE 20, 2023

Ahead of the 2024 elections, brands should proactively consider tools for managing influencer campaigns, including morals clauses that can be deployed by brands for the purpose of maintaining an apolitical stance, say Matthew Savare and Bryan Sterba at Lowenstein Sandler.

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The IPKat

JUNE 28, 2024

They estimated the market value of original Off-White items to be around $11,700. Mr. Aslan stated at an oral heading in April 2024 that he was now of the opinion that he had infringed Off-White’s trade mark rights through the importation of the counterfeit goods in 2022. customs trainings).

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 19, 2024

INTRODUCTION For consumer identification and brand protection a crucial mechanism is important which is served by trade mark law. However brands like fast food nation having managed to create a unique identity by incorporating the term into distinctive brand. [ii] Computer of computers, medicines names.

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IIPRD

APRIL 2, 2024

The implementation of TRIPS-Plus provisions can also readily facilitate the emergence of monopoly power for brand-name pharmaceutical companies. [v] 6, 2024). [ii] Trachtenberg, D. [vi] Henry Grabowski, Genia Long, et al, Continuing trends in US brand-name and generic drug competition, 24 Journal of Medical Economics, 908 (2021).

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The IPKat

MAY 20, 2024

13 June 2024) On 13 June 2024 the 4iP Council is hosting another very interesting webinar with Dr. Maria Daphne Papadopoulou and Dr Claudia Tapia focussing on the legal grounds that made it possible for Taylor Swift to effectively re-record her albums. And, for events, do not forget to regularly check our Events page.

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Olartemoure Blog

JUNE 28, 2024

0330 of 2024. Some argue that this precedent is excessive, as notorious marks are unlikely to lose their status in 5 years, given that notoriety is built up over decades of market presence, advertising investment and consumer loyalty.

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Patently-O

JUNE 25, 2024

June 25, 2024). The basic setup involves a drug that has several different approved uses; with the branded manufacturer holding patents covering only some of the uses. Although the generic typically makes a profit on these sales, it those profits pale in comparison to the profits lost by the branded company. 2023-1169 (Fed.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 20, 2024

The photo depicts two children (“Brave” is the one on the right) at the 1 Hotel in West Hollywood wearing the hotel’s branded robes. 1 Hotel West Hollywood LLC , 2024 WL 3015504 (C.D. June 14, 2024) The post Reusing Social Media Photos for Ads? 1 Hotel appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The commencement of the Spring/Summer Fashion Week 2024 has seen luxury brands display their designs on the ramp again. Apart from designer clothes, this year also saw the debut of new signature colours of two beloved luxury brands-Burberry and Gucci. A colour, if distinctive enough can revolve the image of a brand.

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

As we ring in 2024, sip some champagne and make a resolution to check in on your trademark portfolio more often. You may have launched new brands or drastically redesigned your logo since you last interacted with the USPTO. Maybe your filings are all in the US, but the EU and Brazil have become major markets for you.

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The TTABlog

APRIL 22, 2024

Hostess Brands, owner of the registered mark SUZY Q'S for "cake," opposed the application of Holly Sue Williams to register the mark SUZYQ for "Backpacks; Wallets” and “purses," claiming a likelihood of confusion under Section 2(d). Hostess Brands, LLC v. 91272724 (April 18, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Cheryl S.

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The IPKat

MARCH 11, 2024

Here’s what Thato writes: Tax Court of South Africa wrestles with “arm’s length” royalties rate for IP licenses by Thato Moloto On 14 February 2024, the Tax Court of South Africa handed down a judgement in the seminal transfer pricing case of ABD Limited v The Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service ( IT 14302 ).

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43(B)log

JUNE 10, 2024

3d -, 2024 WL 2843092, No. 5, 2024) Abbott Laboratories’s Glucerna line of powders and shakes are marketed as scientifically designed for people with diabetes to help manage blood sugar. Prescott v. Abbott Laboratories, F.Supp.3d 23-cv-04348-PCP (N.D.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Image: flickr.com Katfood SMEs and Chinese market opportunities webinar 4IP council is organising a webinar session titled "SMEs and patent holdouts: how European SMEs fight back", dedicated to European SMEs and startups interested in the opportunity that the Chinese market can bring to their businesses. For details, click here.

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The IPKat

MARCH 24, 2024

Brands like Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet hold rich trade mark and design portfolios and enforce their rights vigorously. Horology is however a market steeped in history with its own unwritten rules and customs. A recent trend in this field is the customization or personalization of luxury timepieces, or “modding”.

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43(B)log

JULY 3, 2024

Louis Vuitton USA Inc, 2024 WL 3237591, No. 28, 2024) The court tosses out most of an independent fashion designer’s claims against LVMH, while preserving one copyright infringement claim based on a distorted checkerboard pattern. 22-3742 (E.D. any and all designers and stylists.” The checkerboard fabric?

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

by Antonios Baris and Spyridon Sipetas This September’s Fashion Week introduced us to the Spring/Summer 2024 collections of all major fashion houses and brought along with it the emergence of their new signature colours. People buy things not for what they can do, but also for what they mean” (Levy, 1959).

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43(B)log

MARCH 14, 2024

2024 WL 1051951No. 11, 2024) I have a long-running interest in Rule 68 offers of judgment, and this case involves an interaction with false advertising law! The parties compete in the shoe market. We are fiercely protective of the Crocs brand and our iconic DNA. Double Diamond Distribution Ltd. Crocs, Inc.,

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The TTABlog

APRIL 18, 2024

91244891 (April 11, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Thomas W. Turning to the second DuPont factor, the similarity of the goods, opposer argued that the involved goods are related because tobacco products and alcohol are "complementary" in that they are marketed together for "simultaneous consumption." Welch 2024.

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43(B)log

JULY 15, 2024

StockX LLC, 2024 WL 3361411, No. Nike claims that, despite those efforts, StockX sold a number of Nike-branded shoes that were counterfeits. Nike’s complaints about the stimuli were also nitpicking; stimuli must merely roughly simulate market conditions. Cross-examination could address any deviation from market conditions.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 18, 2024

In a saturated market where most innovation takes place behind the scenes, if it happens at all, the next big thing may struggle to make any kind of serious impression. plus affiliates Netflix Studios and Netflix Worldwide Entertainment.

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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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TorrentFreak

JULY 9, 2024

At $350 per unit, pricing is certainly steep when compared to other similarly-powered devices available on the market. Including after factory reset, they can also download Tang TV directly in “TAStore” Devices with similar functionality under different branding managed to cause a public scandal in Taiwan back in 2021.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 7, 2023

The injunction allows the Premier League to block pirate IPTV services during the 2023/24 season and then the 2024/2025 season after that. Operating from various domains, the brand GenIPTV has been a target for rightsholders for some time. The studios claimed that, at least in part, the service was operated out of the UK.

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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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The TTABlog

JULY 18, 2024

91253078 (July 15, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Martha B. Opposer’s somewhat dated marketing reports and survey evidence demonstrated that INSTAGRAM has been shown to be a strong brand. Welch 2024. This blog post will attempt to hit the high points, if there are any. Instagram, LLC v. Instasize, Inc.,

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 7, 2024

Last Thursday, June 27, 2024, the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its largest shareholder, Microsoft, in the U.S. District Court of Southern District of New York, claims that Starbuds has intentionally copied Starbucks’ iconic logo and brand name to confuse the public.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). While the Report is comprehensive, it does not recommend any new action to address IP issues with NFTs.

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Corsearch

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

It’s one of the most important things for your visitors to know and remember, and it’s a critical component of your omnichannel marketing strategy. However, there are a few things that can be disruptive or destructive to your brand like bad actors stealing your company’s domain name and doing with it whatever they wish.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 24, 2024

The dispute revolved around an antediluvian luxury handbag brand ‘Hermès’ and artist Mason Rothschild for his avant-garde creation called MetaBirkin NFTs. However, it is unlikely that people with deep pockets who often find themselves in the waitlist for Hermès bags be fooled by virtual unaffiliated products in the NFT market.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

In fact, on 11 January 2024, Barcelona Commercial Court number 9 handed down what is indeed the first judgment in Spain in a case where NFTs and copyright are at a crossroads. Findings of the Court The long-awaited judgment of 11 January 2024 of Barcelona Commercial Court number 9 dismisses the Authors’ complaint in its entirety.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 28, 2024

During the first week of April 2024, the CEO of top Italian football league Serie A was brimming with confidence. Luigi De Siervo said that Piracy Shield, Italy’s brand new anti-piracy blocking system, was having such an effect that “No pirate can sleep peacefully.” Numerous allegations leveled against the U.S.

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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. And they targeted school districts in their marketing. Defendants market only their K12 brand nationally.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 14, 2024

Today, some clone and mirror sites still exist for the same purpose but most fall off the end of a streaming site conveyor belt, to trade on the popularity of sites with known brands, generate confusion with similar domains, or both. Registered on January, 28, 2024, Irdeto.fr Yet amazingly, not at all frustrating today.

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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. tradeshows or marketing Abitron’s infringing products online to U.S.

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43(B)log

MARCH 29, 2024

2024 WL 1251284, No. 22, 2024) Stop & Shop allegedly deceptively advertised cleansing wipe products as “flushable” in violation of Mass. The Stop & Shop Wipes, which vary in fragrance and style, are all marketed and sold with bold, prominent font labeling them as “flushable” on the front of the packaging.

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