LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2022

NFTs (non-fungible tokens, not thoroughbreds) were not a disappointment but instead were all the rage for holiday giving this year, including offerings from brands such as Adidas and Balmain x Barbie. Avoid advertising the NFT purchase as an investment opportunity. And we might see you there!

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Intepat

MAY 28, 2024

Apple could argue transborder reputation, asserting that its brand’s recognition and reputation extend beyond national borders. Inherent Distinctiveness: The Apple logo and brand name are inherently distinctive due to their unique design and association with the company’s products, such as iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, etc.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 16, 2021

Through various links and advertisements, people are lured into signing up for a website that offers ‘free’ movies, sports events, or books. After completing the registration process, subscribers indeed get access to a movie library. Hyuna didn’t appear to advertise its services directly, however.

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The TTABlog

JULY 18, 2024

In a 95-page opinion, the Board sustained this opposition to registration of the mark INSTASIZE for "Downloadable mobile applications for photo editing," finding confusion likely with the registered mark INSTAGRAM for "Downloadable computer software for modifying the appearance and enabling transmission of photographs." based company."

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43(B)log

JANUARY 18, 2022

WRB has an incontestable registration for “Hammer-Schlagen” and a registration for the trade dress of its stump, cross-peen hammer, and nails: specifically, “a three-dimensional configuration. DAMM has a registration for “Minneschlagen.” WRB’s word mark registration states that “the English translation of ‘hammer-schlagen’.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 20, 2022

When a lawsuit directly attacks a site’s ability to operate using specific domains or branding, for example, the ‘hydra effect’ comes into play. Further hindering MPA enforcement measures is the reported growth of a new head on the PrimeWire hydra. HydraWire.tv is The New PrimeWire, MPA Says. Too Many Coincidences.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Whilst there are conflicting views as to whether this technological concept should be taken seriously, it is without a doubt that metaverse is appearing more frequently in company’s branding efforts. The TTABlog also reported on two decisions of the USPTO, one involving an opposition between P.C.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 17, 2022

When it comes to promoting, marketing, and advertising, social media is one of the most effective and powerful ways. As per a report, influencer marketing investment is expected to reach $15 billion in 2022. It currently accounts for about 15% of the entire revenue spent on global advertising.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 2, 2022

FSSAI registration is altogether mandatory for every operator involved in the food business like manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution and sale of food products. This is the 14 digit registration or license number that is printed on all food packages. Brand Value. TYPE OF FSSAI REGISTRATION: . Wholesaler.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

Before selecting a brand name or logo for a product, sellers need to conduct a search to ensure that another party is not already using the same or similar brand name or logo. More particularly, the TM symbol can be used in the absence of registration, while the registration symbol should be used after registration issues.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Interface interference is a tactic that hinders consumers from performing actions like cancelling subscriptions or deleting accounts, such as redirecting them to another page while trying to cancel a pop-up advertisement. This violates copyright laws and may lead to legal actions for copyright infringement.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

All of these sites have long since disappeared, but interestingly their brands live on. Government’s notorious markets report. That isn’t a lot, but these are all people searching for something specific, which makes them more likely to click on advertising feeds. Not just once but two years in a row.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 26, 2022

NEED & BENEFITS OF REGISTERING TRADEMARK: As seen above trademark registration can be granted for words, logos, slogans, devices and more in India. Question which arises at this stage is why the registration is required at all if there are common law defenses available, answer to which will be discussed as we move.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This is generally done by giant corporations and brand names to survive the competition and swallow the small businesses for gains. Off late these instances of trademark bullying has been a concern and persistent problem in many countries with large entities targeting the small enterprises just for the sake of business gains.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 5, 2023

A trademark is a valuable intellectual property that businesses use to differentiate their brand from their competitors’ in the market. Examples of service categorization classes include: Advertisement, business administration, business management, and office functions are all part of Class 35. Avoid well-known brands.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 2, 2022

FSSAI registration is altogether mandatory for every operator involved in the food business like manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution and sale of food products. This is the 14 digit registration or license number that is printed on all food packages. Brand Value. TYPE OF FSSAI REGISTRATION: . Wholesaler.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

This was reported in 京法网事 , which is the official Weibo account of the Beijing Courts. This is an interesting decision among brand owners because China has been considered for a long time a jurisdiction where the fight against various types of IP infringements, such as trade mark squatters and imitators, has proved challenging.

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Corsearch

MARCH 13, 2023

So, will other content creators, brands, and consumers be able to use Mickey Mouse in their own works? An intelligent trademarks strategy is therefore needed, from screening and search reports to clear your proposed marks relating to works that are entering public domain, to watching services to monitor your marks once registered.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

In addition to alleging trademark infringement due to Rothschild’s use of BIRKIN in METABIRKINS as the name for his NFT collection, Hermès complained that Rothschild infringed by using METABIRKINS as a domain name, as a handle on Twitter and other social media platforms, as a brand name on NFT sales platforms, and as a hashtag.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

According to the Complaint, Poulsen developed a unique currant red hybrid tea rose variety branded with the trademark INGRID BERGMAN (the “Mark”) in the early 1980s. 2,990,814 (the “‘814 Registration”), has been used in U.S. Gardens Alive’s family of brands include, among others, Weeks Roses. Federal Trademark Reg.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Kat friend Becky Knott reports on a decision by the UK IPO that reminds us of the famous observation by former US President Bill Clinton, "It's the evidence, stupid." As a fan of gin, this guest Kat could not help but notice a recent decision of the UK IPO Opposition division involving two “Hare” brands.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 18, 2022

In addition to alleging trademark infringement due to Rothschild’s use of BIRKIN in METABIRKINS as the name for his NFT collection, Hermès complained that Rothschild infringed by using METABIRKINS as a domain name, as a handle on Twitter and other social media platforms, as a brand name on NFT sales platforms, and as a hashtag.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Lidl is described in the judgment as a “discounter” supermarket: it focuses on own-branded products and a “more curated selection of goods thus enabling greater control over price” (Paragraph [51]). Trade mark infringement Lidl relied on various registrations for each of: the Mark with Text, and the Wordless Mark.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 1, 2024

New Law Isn’t a VPN Ban, Illegal VPNs Are Already Banned Sites blocked by the government, whether they’re pirate sites or those branded extremist by the state, are blocked for good reasons, authorities insist. As a result, 167 unregistered VPN providers and 200 email providers were blocked according to a report last October.

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SpicyIP

JULY 8, 2024

Metro Brand Ltd. The defendant was granted registration of mark ‘METRO KIDS COMPANY’ on a “proposed to be used basis” provided that business be restricted to the State of Tamil Nadu. ”Udi Jab Jab Zulfein Teri” song in an advertisement. MKCE Master Franchise India Pvt. Saregama sues Emami for unauthorized use of its.”Udi

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SpicyIP

MAY 10, 2023

Recently, the Delhi High Court IPD released its Annual Report 2022-23 on the World IP Day 2023 (April 26, 2023) highlighting the experiences of the present and past judges of the IPD and the work done so far by the IPD. Shell Brands International AG v. The T hree Orders Now, let’s look at the three cases in hand. Rosemount Inc.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Background On 12 April 2022 Paredes Holding Center SL (the Applicant) filed an application for the EU registration of the position trade mark no. The public has become accustomed to identifying a particular brand of running shoe or sports shirt based solely on a distinctive sign. Adidas and OHIM (as reported by IPKat here ).

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 28, 2023

Trademark Dilution A well-known brand’s owner has the legal authority to forbid third parties from using their mark since doing so compromises their exclusivity or damages their reputation. In reality, no one has the right to imitate any well-known brand or to misuse that trademark’s good name. Blurring Tarnishing 1.Blurring

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The TTABlog

AUGUST 30, 2023

SS Vape Brands, Inc. There was no evidence of third-party use or registration by any company using the same mark to identify energy drinks or other beverages and e-liquids, and no evidence of any third party manufacturing both energy drinks and e-liquids with different marks. Monster Energy Company v. Opposition No.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 6, 2021

“This site is stripped of all AATV branding and designed to appear like it sells VPN software to consumers,” the complaint notes, adding: “Defendants’ actions are consistent with an intent to operate the AATV service in covert manner because they know the service is illegal.”

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43(B)log

MARCH 18, 2022

4, 2022) Mosafer, a travel business that “aligns its branding with the State of Qatar,” sued several defendants for making public statements allegedly disparaging the State of Qatar and harming the Mosafer parties’ brand, which is closely aligned with the country.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 6, 2022

In my view the judgment is controversial and arguably misses the bigger picture, including the cumulative impact of more and more broadly drafted registrations on the practice of trade marks. The same could also apply to a company registration. SkyKick has said it would appeal – again – this time to the UK Supreme Court.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

What stands out here is that the Court granted an injunction in favour of the Plaintiff based on earlier registration without considering the non-use of the mark by them. Ltd for disobeying the Palbociclib interim injunction. Check out the post for more details. Case: Louis Vuitton Malletier vs Capital General Store & Ors.

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43(B)log

APRIL 28, 2022

The media coverage of the New League is replete with examples of reporters who assume that there is a connection between the Old League and the New League. They have also entered into numerous business partnerships and relationships for ticketing, advertising and apparel sales.” Plaintiff’s 1980s USFL registrations lapsed.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Plaintiffs saw an advertising for Defendants’ syrup/sharbat, which had the mark ‘DilAfza’ on it and was packaged in deceptively similar ringlet bottles to the ‘RoohAfza’ bottle.As Plaintiffs have Class 32 registrations as well.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

But Consumer Reports and other forced reports have a bell curve distribution. Traditional advertising can change firsthand consumer impressions, both pre and post experience—telling consumers coffee isn’t bitter makes their impressions of bitterness change, etc. Firms don’t just sit back and let consumers form reputations.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

This article summarizes the top developments reported on our blog and in patents, trademarks, and copyright law in 2021. Like most countries, Canada bars the registration of “clearly descriptive” trademarks to prevent applicants from monopolizing words that merely describe the goods or services at hand. Copyright Law.

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