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gray marketer's counterclaims against Toyota survive, but it still must defend itself

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Toyota USA sued Allen for grey marketing in violation of the Lanham Act and related claims, asserting that material differences included the existence of a manufacturer-backed warranty, the shipping and packaging of the parts, and the appearance and condition of the parts. The court declined to dismiss the counterclaims.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (July 15- July 21)

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Part I- An Empirical Analysis of ‘Scandalous’ and ‘Obscene’ Trade Marks in India What does data say about marks that are considered obscene or scandalous by the Indian Trademark Registry? Both ‘PHENSEDYL’ and ‘PHENSERYL’ are products marketed to treat the same allergic symptoms, leading to increased chances of confusion.

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Smells like Luxury, Does it Cost a Trademark Battle?

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Recently, there has been an increase in the number of advertisements on social media for perfumes that offer the same fragrance as a luxury one at a reasonably affordable rate. Image from here Smells like Luxury, Does it cost a Trademark Battle? and still exude a luxurious aura at events.

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March Madness: Basketball, Brackets, and Branding

LexBlog IP

As March presses on, sports fans across the country are turning their attention to one of the most exciting events in college sports: the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, also known as March Madness. One of the key elements of the NCAA’s intellectual property rights is the trademark for the phrase “March Madness.”

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Trademark For Business Growth

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Trademarks perform the following functions- Trademark or logo helps identify the goods and services easily: A trademark serves as a means of identification for a certain brand, corporation, or other entity, allowing it to be clearly distinguished from the other brands on the market.

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From Fruit to Fortune: Apple’s Trademark Journey and Their Fierce Protection Strategy

Intepat

The logo, consisting of a stylized apple with a bite taken out of it, is instantly recognizable amongst the consumer base and needs no introductions amongst the market & trade channels. has invested heavily in marketing and brand promotion, making its trademark well-known to consumers. Prior Registration and Use: Apple Inc.

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Breaking: Italian court grants first injunction against NFTs infringing trademark rights

LexBlog IP

The Court of Rome sets a landmark precedent by granting an injunction against the creator of NFTs displaying images of a football player, reproducing without authorization the registered trademarks owned by Italian football club Juventus FC. The enforcement dilemma.