SpicyIP

AUGUST 20, 2023

Aditya is an attorney at Ira Law and represents Google in trademark litigation relating to keyword advertising. Google has argued that such a claim is not actionable in trademark law and Google’s activities are beneficial for consumers. The Court examines various provisions of the Trademarks Act to reach this conclusion.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

A well- known trademark helps the consumers in spotting the difference between similar products by educating them about the product which results in informed choices. The trademark owners enjoy monopoly and exclusive proprietary rights of their trademarks through the law of trademark protection.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 17, 2021

It had to be decided how the marks would be perceived by the average consumer, in the relevant market, who is reasonably well-informed and observant, taking account of the type of goods and how they are marketed. The ARB is the organisation established by its members (who are advertisers) to regulate the advertising industry in South Africa.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 1, 2023

For both individuals and businesses, trademarks stand as valuable assets, offering protection for unique brands, logos, and slogans. However, there are instances where an individual perceives that a trademark application by another person infringes upon their rights or interests.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 6, 2023

However, the protection of a trademark has always been important for a firm since it is closely associated with the identification of a product but in the present scenario of social media culture, the risk of trademark infringement has increased to a large extent. Hashtag and trademarks. Parody and trademark.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 31, 2023

[Image Sources : Istock] Metaverse- a Magnet to Fashion Brands Virtual worlds provide fashion brands with the opportunity to significantly cut down on the excessive resource consumption of lifestyle and create sustainability. Fashion brands are no strangers to the continuous fight against fake and counterfeit items in the real world.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

The Court has dismissed the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by MakeMyTrip (MMT) against Google regarding the alleged misuse of MMT’s trademarks as “keywords” in Google Ads. As reported, MakeMyTrip also raised concerns about the possibility of a search result overlap caused by Booking.com utilizing its trademark as a term.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 10, 2024

Facts of the Case In this case, the Plaintiff, an incorporated company engaged in the manufacturing of dairy products under the trademark ‘NOVA,’ filed a suit against the Defendants for infringement and passing off of their registered trademark.

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azrights

JUNE 19, 2023

Tesco probably didn’t initially realise the wider ramifications of using the Clubcard name, so may have been satisfied with its advertising agency. However, clients who are initially satisfied with a service can later become dissatisfied once they learn more about branding… This happened to me. They have a special job to do.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

. “Trade dress” is a subsection of trademark law and protects the design and shape of a product or its packaging, again to identify the source of the product. To legally put their own trademark on a product originally made by a third party, the seller should first obtain permission from the third party in writing.

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Kashishipr

JULY 21, 2021

Consumers are shifting their preferences from physical to the online mode today, and to meet this demand, several brands have started working towards optimizing their online presence, protecting their brand equity, and driving profitable e-commerce sales growth.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Boost alleged that Woo engaged in a scheme to gain access to Boost’s confidential information and thereby replicate its beauty product. Defendants also allegedly unlawfully used variations of the Boost’s trademark “BoostLash,” as an adword. But we're here for the trademark parts of the case! 2:18-cv-02960-CAS-Ex (C.D.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

They by using social sites such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Snapchat , and many other,create ad revenue, brand endorsement prospects, as well as other income sources. Content creators should first procure explicit authorization from any company whose brand name, emblem, or merchandise appear in a post, webpage or clip.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

They provide protection to our brand or product by giving them a distinct identity then others, which saves it from third-party usage. The identity which they create in the market makes it easier for the customers to find the product of the said brand, logo, etc., Thus, A Trademark is a really important asset for the business.

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43(B)log

JANUARY 5, 2024

Plaintiff has seven registered trademarks involving Florida Virtual School or FLVS; two of the registrations are incontestable. While multiple witnesses testified as to Plaintiff’s significant marketing and advertising efforts, that alone is not indicative of strength. Defendants market only their K12 brand nationally.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

A Social Media Influencer is someone who creates unique material that keeps people interested on multiple social media platforms, causing them to return for more high-quality information. However, in order to have legal proof of ownership, it is always advisable to register for copyright registration. Trademarks.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

The first trademark registered under this system was a Bass Brewery’s red triangle in 1876. The red triangle was chosen because it was easily recognizable and stood out on advertising materials. However, trademark protection in the U.S. However, trademark protection in the U.S.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Kaira’s brand AMUL is internationally renowned and India’s largest food brand. Kaira has registered the AMUL trademark in Canada for use in association with milk products. First, Kaira provided evidence of the goodwill that the AMUL brand and designs have acquired globally and in Canada. Disposition.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 4, 2021

The relatively new advent allows the marketers to put the barcodes on several different items and allow smartphone users to scan them and discover more information. QR codes originated in the automotive industry and are now commonly used in advertising, payments, product tracing, and detection of counterfeits, etc. Judicial Viewpoint.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Case: Harshal Kate vs Lok Sabha Secretariat on 8 February, 2023 (Chief Information Commission) The CIC dismissed the appeal against the CPIO’s refusal to disclose information sought on the research proposal made by one Dr. Shveta Singh, Fellow under the Lok Sabha Fellowship Program 2018-19. Check out the post for more details.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

MARCH 22, 2021

Trademarks are powerful marketing tools that can help a potential customer not only to recall the associated brand but also to affiliate the words of the trademark with that brand. You may want to trademark a phrase to control how your brand is perceived in the minds of potential customers.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Also, the plaque carried a fork, knife, and plate symbol (see also image 2) which was introduced by Michelin in the 2016 edition of the Paris Michelin Guide, as a brand new L’assiette’ or The Plate symbol to recognise restaurants that ‘simply serve good food’. What is a Michelin Star in Terms of Intellectual Property Law?

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 4, 2024

Manu Bhaker’s Olympics Victory: Do Brands Violate Publicity Rights by Putting out Congratulatory Posts? It was also submitted that the advertisement of the plaintiff including their mark ‘RUMMYCIRCLE’ was changed to show ‘VRUMMY’ by the defendants. The defendants misrepresented themselves to be an extension of the plaintiff.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Indeed, in recent years the Supreme Court has repeatedly emphasized the multiple benefits of registration to a trademark claimant, including in the recent cases of Matal v. I’ve left out the parts specific to registered trademarks and the reference to treaties. If you just saw it, would you think that’s their brand?

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The following is an excerpt from my book, Building a Bold Brand. I am particularly sensitive to the trademark challenges that small businesses face for several reasons. Pelton & Associates, to advise and counsel others about trademark protection. Television advertising. Initial public offering (IPO).

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Defining Trademark A “trademark” is a mark which is used for a commercial purpose. It is also called a brand name because it contains names, symbols, logos, and taglines that help to identify and differentiate a company’s goods and services from those of others. How do trademarks function?

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Kashishipr

MAY 4, 2022

Trademarks provide multiple crucial advantages to businesses and customers alike. Additionally, they help the customers distinguish between brands and understand the quality of the products they buy. Trademarks also carry all the image and reputation a brand builds over the years.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 22, 2023

It is simply the unauthorised use of the exclusive rights associated with a registered trademark without the owner’s or licensees’ consent. They might improperly profit from the well-earned reputation of the registered trademark. On the other hand, Defendant No. 1 is Imperial Cycle Mfg. Defendant No.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 24, 2023

on December 20, 2023(Delhi High Court) Image from here The Plaintiff owned 5 Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) relating to wireless communication technology which the Defendants were allegedly using in their mobile phones being sold under the brand name of OnePlus without the license to do so. Inventprise Inc. Pharmacyclics LLC & Anr.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 3, 2022

Whether you are considering filing your first Trademark Application or you own plenty of Registered Trademarks , you must know and understand that the first step to getting your trademark is distinctiveness. How to Come Up With a Distinctive Trademark? ” Or, “What is going to attract business?

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

In this judgment, the Delhi High Court delved into the interpretation of section 8 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 with respect to disputes involving trademark licensing agreements. This case involved Sun Pharmaceuticals allegedly infringing Cipla’s copyright and registered trademark. Cipla Ltd [Madras High Court].

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 18, 2024

Merryvale Limited vs John Doe And Ors on 12 August, 2024 (Delhi High Court) The Court decided in the favor of the plaintiff and granted an interim injunction for trademark infringement. The plaintiff was a subsidiary of an American company and operated a number of gaming websites under the registered trademark “BETWAY”.

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43(B)log

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

I’m going to talk briefly about last term’s Jack Daniels case—a trademark infringement and dilution case—as well as Elster, argued last week, in which the Justices appeared inclined to reject a First Amendment challenge to the refusal to register the claimed mark “TRUMP TOO SMALL” for t-shirts.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Indeed, the PTO has increased its focus on whether the use an applicant is making is trademark use, as opposed to ornamental or informational use, in its registration decisions. Trademark use can show up in some surprising places.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

Many trademark attorneys and professors hoped the Supreme Court would provide more guidance on how to resolve conflicts between trademark and free speech rights in Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. VIP Products LLC, a dispute involving a “Bad Spaniels” dog toy parody of Jack Daniel’s brand of whisky.

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