The TTABlog

JUNE 24, 2024

Despite all the hoopla about the Supreme Court's rulings in Tam , Brunetti , and Elster , how much do those rulings affect the everyday practice of trademark law? One could argue that Amazon and its Brand Registry have had much more of an impact.As Amazon's impact raises profound questions for trademark law, and for law more generally.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Canadian brand owners should prepare now for fee increases coming into force in 2024. In particular, the government fee for filing a Canadian trademark application is increasing to $460 for the first class and $140 for each additional class (the current fees are $350 and $105, respectively).

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Presently, all product labelling and commercial signs appearing in Quebec must be in French – but the Charter provides certain exceptions for trademarks. Amendments to the Charter are expected to come into force on June 1, 2025.

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SpicyIP

JULY 8, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summary of the posts on the DHC’s direction to frame a code of conduct for Patent and Trademark Agents, MHC’s decision on prior arts, and the settlement between Dabur and Dhruv Rathee of their trademark and copyright dispute. Metro Brand Ltd.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Sunanda Bharti on the Michelin Stars and its interaction was trademark laws. Image from here Mischief, Manifestation, and the Michelin Trademark! The manager defensively referred to the plaque as a ‘manifestation’ since the plaque referenced ‘Michelin 2025,’ implying an upcoming Michelin award! By Dr. (Prof.)

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The IPKat

APRIL 23, 2022

Brief notes on ambush marketing Parasitic advertising - or ‘ambush marketing’ - consists of the unlawful association of the image, brands or products of a company with a national and/or international exhibition/sports event of particular media resonance, in the absence of any sponsorship, licence or similar relationship with the event’s organizer.

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IIPRD

MARCH 17, 2023

CAGR between 2020 and 2025. And in India, the nutraceuticals industry is expected to expand from USD 4 billion in 2017 to USD 18 billion by 2025. This regulation provides the responsibility of the manufacturer, and as per this regulation, product registration is not necessary. There are several reasons for this.

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