IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Why do trademarks matter in corporate strategy? A trademark is, by definition, a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises. [1]. Intellectual property rights protect trademarks. Trademarks encompass a substantial portion of the deal’s value.

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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? By: Foley Hoag LLP - Trademark, Copyright & It misses you! Here are a few productive questions to ask: 1.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 16, 2024

The United States is a party to the Madrid Protocol, an international treaty simplifying and centralizing the process for registering trademarks on an international basis. This treaty allows owners of U.S. By: Locke Lord LLP

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Somewhat unusually, however, federal trademark infringement and cybersquatting allegations also played a key role, alongside other claims including unfair competition. The company’s complaint filed last year targeted the unknown domain registrant of kokoatv.net, kokoa.tv, and vidground.com. Judge Michael T.

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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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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

DECEMBER 13, 2024

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Introduction Registration of a trademark is an important step toward building a brand on solid ground. Lack of distinctiveness to incorrect classification are among the common errors that can bring derailment upon your trademark registration.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 8, 2024

In an April 2023 summary judgment ruling , the plaintiff established that it “possesses the legally protectable, incontestable trademarks TEXAS TAMALE and TEXAS TAMALE COMPANY.” The court said that the trademark owner had been using the trademark since 1985 and registered the trademark in 2006. ” Uh oh.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 11, 2024

15, 2024) The Lizzie Borden House bears a storied history that originates with the still-unsolved murders in 1892 of Lizzie Bordens father and stepmother. Ghost Adventures sought to enjoin Miss Lizzies from using either the Lizzie Borden trademark or the hatchet logo in the coffee shops trade names, trade dress, and marketing materials.

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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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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

APRIL 17, 2024

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

JULY 8, 2024

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Pelton & Associates (EMP&A) is a boutique firm focusing on trademark protection for businesses and brands, including trademark and copyright applications, trademark disputes, matters with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, trademark clearance searches, and other matters.

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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.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

JUNE 14, 2024

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

OCTOBER 2, 2024

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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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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. Setting aside the aggressive marketing campaign to establish this blue as their signature colour this time around, it is a matter of great debate whether Burberry can attain trademark protection for it.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MAY 2, 2024

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 28, 2024

The following are the comments our firm submitted today regarding the USPTO’s proposed trademark fee changes and increases: Docket No.: Pelton & Associates, PLLC Regarding “Setting and Adjusting Trademark Fees During Fiscal Year 2025” The following are the comments of Erik M. 20,897 (March 24, 2024) (“Rulemaking”).

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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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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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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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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 8, 2024

IMPROTANCE OF PATENT REGISTRSTION The registration of the Patent is essential for the inventors and businesses alike, providing a multifaceted protection for an invention. The registration unlatches the possibility to monetize the invention. Moreover, a patent registration makes the competitive advantage stronger.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MARCH 5, 2024

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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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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office amended its service standards for trademarks to better reflect the length of the current trademark registration process. By: Stikeman Elliott LLP

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 20, 2024

However, it provides both good challenges and opportunities under trademark law. The blog covers how trademarks evolve in the era of social media and influencer marketing, analyzing legal uncertainties, protection mechanisms, and best practices for commercial usage. It has also brought a lot of challenges.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 16, 2024

On December 12, 2024, the Canadian Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) announced plans to initiate a pilot project in January 2025 whereby the Registrar of Trademarks will proactively issue a limited number of section 45 notices against existing trademark registrations with the primary intent to assess how many of these trademarks are no longer in use. (..)

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JD Supra Law

JULY 2, 2024

The USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board issued a precedential decision on April 12, 2024, in favor of Sage Therapeutics, finding a likelihood of confusion between Sage’s SAGE CENTRAL mark and the mark SAGEFORTH, and refused registration of the SAGEFORTH trademark. By: Sunstein LLP

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JD Supra Law

JULY 2, 2024

The United States is a party to the Madrid Protocol, an international treaty simplifying and centralizing the process for registering trademarks on an international basis. This treaty allows owners of U.S. By: Locke Lord LLP

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This demonstrates the succinctness and simplicity of the Metaverse’s trademarking mechanism. Their rights will be protected thanks to the metaverse brands’ trademarks. By deterring rip offs, trademarks safeguard a company’s identity and the repute of its brand(s), especially in the Metaverse.

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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 18, 2024 - 3 PM: A.E. March 20, 2024 - 1 PM: Thomas W. March 20, 2024 - 1 PM: Thomas W. Tribe, LLC v. Dave Dean , Opposition No. Fiveable Inc. Opposition No.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Introduction The case revolved around the unauthorised use of the Infosys trademark by Southern Infosys Limited. The High Court of Delhi delivered its judgment on May 27, 2024. This is an important ruling that underscores the importance of trademark protection and issues of infringement. Background Infosys is a plaintiff.

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Traverse Legal Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Welcome to Trademark Law Radio, a top web resource on issues of trademark infringement, trademark licensing, trademark protection, and trademark registration. Today, I will be answering the question of why a trademark availability assessment makes sense.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 30, 2024

The case involved the trademark “Solidare” (Trademark No. For instance, in Roland Corporation vs Mr Sandeep Jain (2021) , the rectification petition was filed after the counterclaim was filed for confusion of trademarks. 1574746 in Class 9). is ongoing and the party makes an application for rectification thereafter.

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