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Haldiram India Pvt. Ltd. V. Berachah Sales Corporation And Ors., 2024: A Case Study On “Well-Known Trademarks

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction The brand ‘Haldiram’ has been synonymous with various savouries in India for many years, especially their legendary bhujia. A recent ruling by the Hon’ble Delhi High Court elevated the brand Haldiram as a well-known trademark. 3500 crores were the advertisement expenses and Rs. 5000 were surpassed for sales.

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My Word! Design Patents on a Typeface

LexBlog IP

A company can use a unique typeface to convey pretty much anything on any of its products, its advertising, its website, and any other place a company would publicly use the written word. That means after those 15 years pass, then anyone can use the typeface as far as patent law is concerned.

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Battle of the spiritual and holistic therapists over ‘Archangel Alchemy’ trade mark

The IPKat

Stone had began marketing an online ‘metaphysical education’ course under the brand ‘ARCHANGEL ALCHEMY’ in or around July 2019, with the course first starting on 23 September 2019 and running until 21 September 2020. In that regard, the use made of the sign in advertising and commercial correspondence is of particular relevance.”

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CRITERIA TO AVOID CANCELLATION FOR LACK OF USE OF A TRADEMARK IN COLOMBIA

LexBlog IP

Also, when holding a trademark registration in Colombia, the obligation arises for its owner to use the trademark in commerce, beginning three (3) years from the date when registration was granted.

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TTABlog Test: Is "SNKRS" Generic for or Merely Descriptive of Nike's Sneaker-Related Services?

The TTABlog

Genericness: The Board found that the word “sneaker(s)” is generic for retail services featuring sneakers because it is a term that the relevant public uses or understands to refer to a key aspect or subcategory of the genus, which Nike did dispute. In re Nike, Inc. Serial Nos.

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Intellectual Property Tools for Protecting Fashion Goods

LexBlog IP

A novel design is entitled to a patent unless it is has been (1) described in a printed publication; (2) in public use; or (3) on sale more than one year prior to the date of the application of the patent. [9]. § 102(a); see also Pride Family Brands, Inc. ” [8]. Turner Heritage Homes Inc., GFI , 193 F.3d

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Intellectual Property Tools for Protecting Fashion Goods

Above the Fold

A novel design is entitled to a patent unless it is has been (1) described in a printed publication; (2) in public use; or (3) on sale more than one year prior to the date of the application of the patent. [9]. 102(a); see also Pride Family Brands, Inc. The application process for a design patent is simple. GFI , 193 F.3d