IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Trademark infringement can occur in various forms, including the use of the trademark on competing goods or services, the use of the trademark in advertising or marketing materials, or the sale of counterfeit goods bearing the trademark.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 13, 2023

Using the name or image of a celebrity for brand advertisement or promotion in the US does not always attract liability, provided the brand is not falsely misleading the public that the celebrity endorses the product. Spelling-Goldberg Prods., where the former takes precedence over publicity rights, while the latter may not.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 6, 2023

In layman, language trademark is a sign that assists distinguish the product of a particular firm from the products of other firms of similar nature. Different kinds of misuse, unauthorized use, and infringement of trademarks are: Brand Protection. Hashtag and trademarks. Parody and trademark. Brand Protection.

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IPilogue

MARCH 6, 2023

While Louboutin’s products retail for JPY80,000 ($613) and over and fall within the luxury brand market, Eizo’s shoes occupy the affordable or no-name brand markets, with an average retail price of JPY17,000 ($130). The 3,149 individuals surveyed were luxury retail shoppers and were only presented with Louboutin’s products, not Eizo’s.

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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. For undisputed ownership of virtual designs, Intellectual Property (IP) laws must be thoroughly handled with.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The Award honors those who have made a significant creative contribution in one or more of the following substantive areas of intellectual property law: Patent Law: An invention or group of inventions having technological significance and an important social and economic impact, resulting in one or more U.S.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 29, 2023

Can their names be officially protected under trademark laws?At At first, it might seem a little confusing as Trademarks are like- ‘special signs’ that help us know where products or services come from. Trademarks must have a distinguishing capacity and must be ‘distinctive’ in itself. Indian Shaving Products Ltd.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 17, 2022

In particular, Tsingtao alleged that such use of its registered trademark created in the relevant users the impression that the small breweries’ beer and brand was somewhat related to Tsingtao Beer. 57 of the Chinese Trademark law. 7) causing harm to other’s exclusive rights to use registered trademarks.”.

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Intepat

MAY 16, 2023

If the property of a person can be protected, likewise, when a popular celebrity like Amitabh Bachchan faces possible harm regarding his brand, the same can be protected under his right to publicity. Through various case laws, the scope of publicity rights has been expanded by the Indian judiciary. Under this Act, Sec. Tata Tea Ltd.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 17, 2024

A very common way of marketing a product is to have it advertised and endorsed by celebrities that the public holds in good opinion. Daler Mehendi, a known singer and the plaintiff in the present case, had a registered trademark over the letters “DM” and established a business called “D.M. Image Sources: Shutterstock] In D.M.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

When we talk about building brand image and attraction, fashion companies put in a lot of time, money, effort, and hard work. Trade dress protection falls under trademark law as the design functions as a trademark, i.e., identifying a product emerging from a specific fashion house or fashion designer.

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43(B)log

MAY 22, 2023

May 19, 2023) Whereas the timeshare false advertising cases might be making law largely applicable to other timeshare cases, what’s going on in the strip club advertising cases might have somewhat broader implications. Several had appeared in magazines, advertising campaigns, television episodes, and films. 21-2149-cv, F.4th

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 28, 2023

On March 22, 2023, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in the trademark parody case captioned Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. As we previously blogged , the issues presented in the care are: 1. But absent these features, pervasive copying and trading off a brand’s goodwill tends to confuse. VIP Products LLC. I had a dog.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 10, 2024

The Plaintiff presented evidence of its long-standing use and registration of the ‘NOVA’ trademark, along with the distinct packaging featuring a blue background, a grazing cow, and the brand name. During the proceedings, the Court observed and penalised the Defendants for false advertising and contemptuous conduct.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 5, 2023

Introduction Trademarks are recognised phrases, words, or symbols that designate a certain item and lawfully distinguish it from all other items of the same type. A trademark is a valuable intellectual property that businesses use to differentiate their brand from their competitors’ in the market. Avoid well-known brands.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 28, 2023

On March 22, 2023, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in the trademark parody case captioned Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. As we previously blogged , the issues presented in the care are: 1. But absent these features, pervasive copying and trading off a brand’s goodwill tends to confuse. VIP Products LLC.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Sunanda Bharti on the Michelin Stars and its interaction was trademark laws. Bharti is a Professor of Law at Delhi University, and her previous posts can be accessed here. Image from here Mischief, Manifestation, and the Michelin Trademark! The present post is devoted to this latter question.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Panel #2, TM, moderated by Vice Dean Felix Wu Jack Daniels says that use as a trademark is special: like copyright’s bête noire, confusion caused by trademark use is the central concern of trademark law. Punchbowl News/Hog Farm cases seem like branding uses—establishing independent identity under the mark.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

The trademark law firmly establishes that a trademark owner reserves the exclusive right to use the trademark and enforce the same. Section 142 of the Act categorizes threats as circulars, advertisements or other similar means served on the other party.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Lokesh, highlighting its history, argues that honest concurrent use is a principle of trademark law and is not limited to a provision. The court observed that, by the present appeal, the appellants cleverly intended to challenge the injunction order dated October 2021 against which they have not instituted any appeal in 15 months.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 26, 2023

He was unmistakably aware of the nuances regarding colours in trademark law. Broadly speaking, trademarks are of two types: traditional and non-traditional. [1] Notwithstanding the essence of this finding, this is too narrow an interpretation of the true spirit of trademark law.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Introduction: The concept of comparing and considering a trademark in its entirety is a well-established tenet in trademark law. When a trademark is registered, it provides protection to the mark as a whole, even if it is a composite trademark with numerous aspects in it.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Although “third parties have used Flora-Bama in the titles of third parties’ artistic works with Plaintiffs’ oral or written permission,” that doesn’t make this a title-v-title case: Basic trademark law demonstrates why. This justification is at least consistent with the core idea of trademark law.

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Intepat

JUNE 7, 2024

INTRODUCTION The historical narrative of color as a trademark unfolds as a captivating voyage intertwined with the evolution of branding methodologies and legal frameworks. The significance of trademarking colors lies in their profound impact on consumer perception and brand identity.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

Trademark Law. Parody in Trademarks is No Joke. In Subway IP LLC v Budway, Cannabis & Wellness Store , the Federal Court reaffirmed that parody is not a defence against trademark violation. While filing trademarks is important for brand protection, the examination stage can take upwards of two years to complete.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 28, 2023

A fundamental principle of trademark law permits the owner of a well-known trademark to forbid third parties from using it in a manner that would lessen its distinctiveness. In accordance with a provision of trademark law known as trademark dilution, the owner of a brand may.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In recent years, this economic potential has attracted global brands to expand into the Indian market. If you are a brand looking to establish a presence in India, your first step should be to secure your trademark and its associated rights. During the hearing, the applicant’s attorney presents arguments for acceptance.

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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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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. The case clarifies that the bar on arbitrability of trademark disputes is not an absolute one.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 13, 2024

Baby Forest case, we are pleased to present this post by SpicyIP intern Aditya Bhargava, critiquing the single judge’s interpretation of the doctrine. Aditya is a second-year law student at NLSIU Bangalore. He is interested in intellectual property, AI regulation and tech law.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In an effort to connect with a younger, tech-savvy consumer base, more and more firms are deciding to debut their products and advertise them electronically through the Metaverse. This demonstrates the succinctness and simplicity of the Metaverse’s trademarking mechanism. Trademark dangers abound in this outlaw setting.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Consumer rights abuses, deceptive advertising, and unfair commercial practices are examples. The complaint claims that artificial intelligence-created deepfakes of Anil Kapoor and his name-branded websites defraud customers. Rights are crucial in today’s competitive world of celebrities competing for fame and advertising.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 21, 2023

Of course, each use stems from the shorter phrase “make your mark,” embodying the mere notion of the archer hitting the target , or maybe even the less educated simply indicating agreement with an initial, an X, or a cross , or at times a craftsman adding “ a maker’s mark—essentially personal branding.”

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Eventually, Johnson and Johnson announced that it would no longer enforce their patents for Bedaquiline (brand name: Sirturo) which is used in the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in 134 low- and middle-income countries. The rejection order is authored by Dr. Latika Dawara, Asst. Bolt Technology v. First, in Toyota v.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

VIP Products, Jack Daniel’s, the maker of the popular whiskey brand, filed a lawsuit against VIP Products, a company that sells a dog toy shaped like a whiskey barrel. Jack Daniel’s argued that the toy infringed on their trademark, as the shape of the whiskey [bottle] is closely associated with their brand.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Changes in Trademark Law and Evidentiary Rules Introduction: Jake Linford Before courts admitted surveys routinely, they were concerned about hearsay. If you present that nuanced distribution, maybe 20% isn’t enough b/c of the large number of correct consumers. Some objections go to the weight of the evidence.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Rierson, Trademark Law and the Creep of Legal Formalism Various rules w/in TM law have been codified that we seem to be treating more as formalistic labels or bright line rules when a more practical approach is preferable in TM context instead of leaning on labels. Web of federal and state regulation. Gender and class?

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