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Can an advertising slogan function as a trademark?

Garrigues Blog

The General Court of the European Union recently refused to allow registration of the “BECAUSE THERE IS NO PLANET B” mark for cosmetic products, stationery and other accessories, holding that it lacked the distinctive character required for the general public to identify it as a trademark.

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Can Intellectual Property Rights Safeguard Your Blog?

Kashishipr

A blog is like any other creative work of literature manifested in a different form. Due to creative and original use of expressions, blogs are deemed to be counted as private property for which Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) can be sought. Copyright and Blogs. Therefore, it is always an option to copyright the entire blog.

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Be Bold but Never Break the Trademark Mold:Implications of Delhi HC’s Decision in PepsiCo v. Parle Agro

IP and Legal Filings

For the Bold” incorporated in its entirety the registered trademark “For the Bold”. The plaintiffs argued that the in Parle Agro’s label, “For the Bold” was prominently displayed and emphasis was given to the contested tagline in all the advertising campaigns. PepsiCo contended in the court, how the tagline “Be the Fizz.

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Intellectual Property Rights Involved in Advertising Campaigns

Kashishipr

In the ongoing highly competitive working business environment, the elements of a good advertisement are likely to be copied or imitated by others in the industry. Brands and businesses are now exploring more innovative ways to advertise their offerings, i.e., products or services. In this case, the plaintiff was Bright Lifecare Pvt.

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Power of Proof: The Role of Documentary Evidence in Trademark Prosecution

Intepat

The Registrar of Trade Marks , further highlights the importance of documentary evidence in establishing the well-known status of a trademark. Therefore, the significance of such documentary evidence in the entire duration of trademark prosecution is specifically addressed and explained in this article.

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Conducting a Trademark Search in India – Everything You Must Know

Kashishipr

The Trade Marks Act, 1999 governs and deals with the mechanism of registration, protection, and illegal use of trademarks in India. Additionally, it also deals with the exclusive rights of a trademark owner, penalties for Trademark Infringement , remedies for damaged goods, and modes of transference of a Registered Trademark.

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Safeguarding Personal Names

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

However, the prevalence of unauthorized use of renowned person names in advertisements has become a concern. Many companies exploit renowned person identities without obtaining proper consent, leading intellectual property experts to advocate for the safeguarding of image rights through registration under Intellectual Property laws.