The TTABlog

JUNE 10, 2024

In an attempt to side-step a Section 2(d) refusal of the mark shown below, for "gin," Petitioner Iron Balls International petitioned to restrict Respondent Bull Creek's registration for the mark IRON BALLS for "beer" to "“micro-brewed craft beer." 92079099 (June 4, 2024) [precedential] (Opinion by Judge David K. Welch 2024.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 19, 2024

Addressing the issue of analogous trademark use, the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board designated precedential a September 6, 2022, decision in which the Board cancelled a registration for CAPTAIN CANNABIS based on the petitioner’s evidence of prior use that was “analogous to trademark use.” 3, 2024) (Wolfson, Lynch, Larkin, ATJs).

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The TTABlog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Tee-Tee-Ā-Bee) has scheduled three (III) oral hearings for the month of October 2024. October 1, 2024 - 10 AM [Virtual]: Morris Bart, III and Morris Bart, LLC v. < October 3, 2024 - 12 PM [Virtual]: Right Connection, Inc. Welch 2024. Laborde Earles Law Firm, LLC , Serial No.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office, in the courts, and across the corporate world to bring you the stories that you should know about: Meghan Markle’s American Riviera Orchard Mark Refused Registration - On August 31, 2024, Mama Knows Best, LLC, a company that appears to be affiliated with Meghan Markle, received non-final office actions in connection with (..)

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Tee-Tee-Ā-Bee) has scheduled two oral hearings for the month of February 2024. [It February 13, 2024 - 1 PM: Iron Balls International Ltd. February 22, 2024 - 1 PM: Jockey International, Inc. It is a short month]. Both hearings will be held via video conference. Cooper , Opposition No.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 20, 2024

On February 15, 2024, the United States Copyright Office published a notice of proposed rulemaking, proposing to create a new group registration option for published two-dimensional artwork.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 31, 2024

Copyright Office recently addressed this need by creating a new "group" registration for online news publishers, which became available on July 22, 2024. For years, publishers have been without a cost-effective way to register the full content of news media websites. By: Holland & Knight LLP

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The TTABlog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Yes] TTAB Reverses Section 2(d) Refusal of OCTAVE for Mental Health Services Due to Ambiguity in Cited Registration TTABlog Test: Is UGLY DOG SALOON for Restaurant and Bar Services Confusable with UGLY DOG for Distilled Spirits? 22: Failure to Respond to Requests for Admissions Leads to Cancelled Registration Precedential No.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

As my colleague Puya Partow-Navid recently wrote, popular or viral phrases in the sports world are often the subjects of trademark registrations. 2024 was a banner year for womens sports, including the rise of stars like Caitlin Clark and Ilona Maher, the continued dominance of Simone Biles, another gold medal win by the U.S.

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 17, 2024

Planting Hope had a registration for the RIGHTRICE trademark, but that registration was canceled in January 2024 by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (“USPTO”) in a default judgment proceeding after Planting Hope failed to respond to a petition for cancellation.

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The TTABlog

JULY 29, 2024

The Board denied a petiton for cancellation of a registration for the mark shown below, for various clothing items, rejecting Petitioner Paradise Holdings' likelihood of confusion claim because Paradise failed to prove priority. 92078182 (July 26, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Jennifer L. Welch 2024.

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The TTABlog

JULY 10, 2024

The CAFC reversed that ruling because Section 14 of the Lanham Act, which lists the bases for cancellation of a registration, does not include fraud committed in connection with a Section 15 incontestability declaration (as opposed to fraud in obtaining a registration). Welch 2024. TTABlogged here ]. Cancellation No.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 4, 2024

As we ring in 2024, sip some champagne and make a resolution to check in on your trademark portfolio more often. Do your registrations cover your reality? It misses you! Here are a few productive questions to ask: 1. You may have launched new brands or drastically redesigned your logo since you last interacted with the USPTO.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

DECEMBER 13, 2024

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

OCTOBER 2, 2024

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

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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The TTABlog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Tee-Tee-Ā-Bee) has scheduled three oral hearings for the month of March 2024. March 18, 2024 - 3 PM: A.E. March 20, 2024 - 1 PM: Thomas W. March 28, 2024 - 11:15 AM (CDT) (Southern University Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.): Tribe, LLC v. Dave Dean , Opposition No. Fiveable Inc.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Tee-Tee-Ā-Bee) has scheduled seven (7) oral hearings for the month of January 2024. January 4, 2024 - 11 AM: In re Kattina V. January 11, 2024 - 11:30 AM: In re Loops, LLC , Serial No. January 11, 2024 - 11:30 AM: In re Loops, LLC , Serial No. January 25, 2024 - 1 PM: Instagram LLC v.

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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 10, 2024

It summarizes the "Decisions of the Federal Courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board on Registrability Issues July 2023 to August 2024." Welch 2024. Read comments and post your comment here. Text Copyright John L.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 2, 2024

trademark registrations and pending applications for registration to utilize a simplified and streamlined procedure for obtaining trademark protection in many foreign jurisdictions. This treaty allows owners of U.S. By: Locke Lord LLP

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Note: I will be teaching a CLE on December 11, 2024 (with recording available) featuring much more details regarding these changes, including practice tips, and information about the new online trademark application filing forms from the USPTO. Here’s what you need to know to prepare. What’s New?

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

By: Erise IP

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The TTABlog

AUGUST 13, 2024

Look Cycle, owner of the mark LOOK for bicycles and bicycle parts, petitioned to cancel a registration for the mark BLOOKE for bicycles, parts, and accessories, alleging likelihood of confusion, nonuse, and fraud. 92079409 (August 9, 2024) [precedential] (Opinion by Judge Karen S. Welch 2024. Look Cycle International v.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 27, 2024

The last date to apply is November 04, 2024. Case Summaries L Oreal vs Graphics Traders on 19 October, 2024 (Delhi District Court) Image from here The plaintiff filed a suit alleging import of counterfeit cosmetics by the defendant, bearing its trademarks- “MAYBELLINE” and “BABY LIPS”. Manya Gupta examines this order further.

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The TTABlog

APRIL 1, 2024

1: TTAB Orders Cancellation of CAPTAIN CANNABIS Registration for Comic Books: Petitioner Proved Priority By Use Analogous to Trademark Use Section 2(e)(1) - Mere Descriptiveness: Precedential No. Welch 2024. In 2023, What Was The Rate of TTAB Affirmance of Section 2(d) Refusals to Register? Precedential No. Guess What?

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 15, 2024

As of January 1, 2024, several famous works have lost their copyright protection and entered into the public domain. For many companies with identifiable characters, preserving and extending their copyright protections is a top priority. By: Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

We are seeking a law student for a paid IP/Trademark internship ($25/hr) from January to May 2024. Intern responsibilities will include: Assisting associates with all aspects of trademark clearance, registration, and guidance Drafting responses Office Actions at the U.S. Applications will be accepted through November 24th, 2023.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

On November 13, 2024, after almost 17 months of anticipation, the UK's Supreme Court finally handed down its decision in SkyKick (Appellants) v. Sky (Respondents).

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 30, 2024

trademark registrations and pending applications for registration to utilize a simplified and streamlined procedure for obtaining trademark protection in many foreign jurisdictions. This treaty allows owners of U.S. By: Locke Lord LLP

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 28, 2024

Pelton & Associates, PLLC ® (“EMP&A”), in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on March 26, 2024, in the Federal Register at 89 Fed. 20,897 (March 24, 2024) (“Rulemaking”). trademark registrations and have been involved in dozens of disputes before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”).

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 3, 2023

It’s ruled that AI-generated content does not qualify for copyright protection and that any use of AI in a work needs to be disclosed when filing a registration so that material can be excluded. It’s unlikely that we’ll know the long-term impacts of AI in 2023 or even 2024. Copyright Office (USCO) has given us some more clear guidance.

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 20, 2024

23-1214 (1st Cir June 10, 2024) (Barron, C.J.; The Court concluded that dismissal for failure to register the copyright was not “on the merits,” and therefore preclusion did not apply. Marvic Inc. Lipez, Kayatta, JJ.). By: McDermott Will & Emery

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 30, 2024

KW direct registrations now allowed. Here you will find articles concerning ICANN, the domain name industry and the recuperation of domain names across the globe. In this issue we cover: Domain name industry news: Adios to.IO? NIS2 Directive Article 28 /.KW By: Hogan Lovells

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 6, 2024

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recently published its annual Madrid Yearly Review, offering a comprehensive overview of the facts, figures, and analyses of the international registration of marks. By: Womble Bond Dickinson

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Both the lectures are free to attend and require separate prior registrations. Venue : Bangalore International Centre (BIC), Bangalore, Karnataka When : Friday, September 27, 2024, 6:30 PM To RSVP click here Prof.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 23, 2024

Instructor Dr Yogesh Pai (National Law University, Delhi) 2024 Course Highlights I. The Course starts on 08th January 2024 and ends on 30th April 2024. pdf Fees Registration to the course is free of cost. For additional info, visit: [link] Deadline The last date to enroll for the course is 29th February 2024.

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