Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The Madrid Protocol is a well-known international trademark registration and protection system for efficient and easy trademark filing and management. However, certain changes to the Madrid Protocol starting November 1, 2023, will come into effect. In that case, the WIPO shall refuse the provisional refusal.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Call for Papers: NLU Jodhpur’s Journal of Intellectual Property Studies Volume IX, Issue I [Submit by January 10, 2025] National Law University, Jodhpur’s Journal of Intellectual Property Studies is inviting original, unpublished manuscripts for its upcoming issue (Volume IX, Issue I). The last date for submissions is January 10, 2025.

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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? Amazon's Quiet Overhaul of the Trademark System" (June 19, 2024), California Law Review , Volume 113, forthcoming 2025. Fromer, Jeanne C. and McKenna, Mark P.,

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Olartemoure Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

As from January 1st, 2025, the 20th edition of the twelfth edition of the Nice Classification, which is available on the website of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), will enter into force. La entrada New version of the Nice classification se publicó primero en OlarteMoure | Intellectual Property.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 22, 2024

The submission deadline is 31 March 2025. The application deadline is 2 March 2025. Then hurry to meet the application deadline of 20 January 2025. The deadline to make a submission in the field of competition, trademark or antitrust law ends on 31 December 2024. For further information please click here.

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Olartemoure Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2024

To modernize its systems and their customer service, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO) inaugurated the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) Center Beta for filing notices of opposition , through which a party may challenge the registration of a trademark.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 13, 2024

oriGIn 2024 Expert Meeting: oriGIn has announced the opening of registrations and the call for presentations for the oriGIn 2024 Expert Meeting on the latest developments and challenges related to GI protection and enforcement, Details here. AlgoSoc International Conference 2025: 10 April 2025. Call for abstracts. Details here.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 1, 2024

INTA Annual Meeting 2025 The 147th Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA) will be held in San Diego, California, on 17-21 May 2025. Registration will open in January. The seminar will take place in the Moot Court Room from 6:00-7:30pm, Monday 7 October , no registration required.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

10th OxFirst IP and Competition Forum (13 January 2025) OxFirst, an Oxford-based IP law and economics consultancy is hosting the 10th Intellectual Property and Competition Forum at the University of Oxford on Saturday, January 13th, 2024. The event will take place on location in Amsterdam, and online via Zoom.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Forthcoming events and call for papers WIPO has launched the 2025–2026 Training, Mentoring, and Matchmaking Program on Intellectual Property for Women Entrepreneurs from Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in Pacific Island countries. More details of the program and registration here. Read the full report here.

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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. Anything we are missing out on?

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The IPKat

APRIL 23, 2022

16/2020, also containing urgent provisions for the organization of the 2026 Winter Olympics and of the 2021-2025 ATP Finals. Since May 2020, ambush marketing has been regulated in a comprehensive manner in Italy by Law No. 31/2020, which converted - with amendments – Law-Decree No. Article 11 of Law-Decree No.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 19, 2024

The EU Regulation on geographical indication (GI) protection for craft and industrial products was approved by the Council on 9 October 2023 ( IPKat here ), entered into force on 16 November 2023 and will be fully applicable from 1 December 2025. 7 of the Regulation ). 12 of the Regulation ). 13-16 of the Regulation ). 9 of the Regulation ).

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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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SpicyIP

APRIL 30, 2023

Discussing the Relevance of the Responses Filed Against FERs Issued by Trademark Registry Image from here Is FER and its Reply relevant after a mark is registered? Delhi High Court dismisses a rectification petition against the registration granted to “Burger King.” Done, so Dusted? The Delhi High Court’s order in Under Armour v.

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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. Goodyear, "Queer Trademarks." In 2023, What Was The Rate of TTAB Affirmance of Section 2(d) Refusals to Register? Precedential No.

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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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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Samridhi Chugh and Manya Gupta write about this order, explaining how the Court appears to have convoluted the issues surrounding the interplay between trademarks, disparagement, and free speech, rather than clarifying them. It involved the plaintiff’s registered trademark, “SUPREME”. The defendant did not appear in the suit.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

DECEMBER 2, 2020

billion by 2025. [ii] Trademark protection is available for cannabis companies (canna-brands) through a combination of federal, state, and common law sources. State-level trademark registrations confer many of the same advantages as federal registration, but are limited to the state in which the mark is registered.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As India aims for a $5 trillion economy, the MSME ministry sets ambitious goals, aiming to elevate their GDP contribution by up to 50% by 2025. Subsidies offered for Patent and Trademark (in selected categories) registration, encouraging innovation and protecting intellectual property.

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Intepat

OCTOBER 6, 2024

While most patent offices, including the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), have ruled that AI cannot be listed as an inventor, the debate continues. trillion per year by 2025 with applications in healthcare, manufacturing, power, urban infra-structure, security, vehicles, and agriculture. trillion to $6.2

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Copyright Lately

DECEMBER 4, 2024

On January 1, 2025, the U.S. On January 1, 2025, a new crop of creative works from 1929 (along with sound recordings from 1924), will enter the public domain in the United States, unlocking countless possibilities for imaginative reinterpretation across a wide array of genres. Here’s what it all means.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Beginning in January 2025, the Canadian Trademarks Office (CIPO) will start proactively and unilaterally (i.e., without a request by a third party) sending notices to registered trademark owners requiring them to prove that they recently used their trademarks in Canada, or risk losing their registrations.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

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). In my next post, I will discuss changes to the Quebec Charter of the French Language that will take effect in June 2025.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Chandran vs Manju the petitioner was seeking a permanent prohibitory injunction against the respondent from entering into two shops under the trademark Calluna. The respondent filed a counterclaim arguing that she was the owner of the Calluna trademark and therefore, sought an injunction against her husband from using it.

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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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Copyright Lately

DECEMBER 4, 2023

notice, registration, and renewal) formerly imposed under U.S. Wait until 2025. Wheen will remain protected until January 1, 2025. Trademark Rights Another more controversial approach involves using trademarks (which can be perpetual) in characters to extend protection in public domain works. translation by A.W.

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The TTABlog

JULY 2, 2024

11: TTAB Upholds 2(a) False Connection Refusal of LEATHERNECKS for Motorcycle Club Membership Section 2(c) - Consent of Living Individual Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of the Trademark Act’s “Names Clause” in Affirming Refusal to Register TRUMP TOO SMALL Section 2(d) - Likelihood of Confusion: TTABlog Test: Is HOLLYWOOD COFFEE CO.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Tee-Tee--Bee) has scheduled five oral hearings for the month of January 2025. January 8, 2025 - 10 AM [Virtual]: In re Panini America, Inc. January 8, 2025 - 10 AM [Virtual]: In re Panini America, Inc. January 14, 2025 - 1 PM [Virtual]: Kiss Nail Products, Inc. Oppositions Nos.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 31, 2024

2024 has been an explosive year for IP developments in India, with more IP divisions coming up in different High Courts, an increasing number of IP registrations and an overall higher degree of attention on IP issues in the country. A) Top 10 IP Judgements/Orders (Topicality/Impact) 1. Novex Communications Pvt Ltd v. vs. FCB Garment Tex.

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