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Can Tactile Marks Be Effectively Protected Under Trademark Law?

IP and Legal Filings

INTRODUCTION For a long time, logos, names, and jingles have been the mainstays of trademark law. A recent trend in branding, however, is the use of non-traditional trademarks such as haptic markings. Another important criterion for trademark registration is non-functionality. NON-TRADITIONAL TRADEMARKS: A CRITIQUE.

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Analysing Trademark Infringement In Light Of Mcdonald’s V. Maccoffee

IP and Legal Filings

If the trademark is found to be eligible, it will be published in the Trademarks Journal, and any interested party will have a chance to oppose the registration. If there are no oppositions, or if the opposition is unsuccessful, the trademark will be registered, and a certificate of registration will be issued.

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Who Owns a Disputed Social Media Account? – JLM v. Gutman

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

The court is emphatic that the accounts “served as critical advertising platforms for JLM’s products affiliated with the Hailey Paige brands.” Ex-Employee’s Continued Use of Twitter Account May Be Conversion–Farm Journal v. The Spectacular Failure of Employee Social Media Privacy Laws. Social Media and Trademark Law” Talk Notes.

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Unlocking Success: Trademark Filings in India – Your Roadmap to Protection!

Intepat

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. Indian trademark law has consistently protected international brands with cross-border popularity. During the hearing, the applicant’s attorney presents arguments for acceptance.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (November 11-November 17)

SpicyIP

Alpino Health Foods Recently, the DHC passed an order prima facie finding that Marico’s “Saffola oats” TM was “generically disparaged” by Alpino’s advertisements. Instead, the respondent has at the threshold itself refused to register the appellant’s trademark.

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Nigeria Trademark Protection with Omolara Kayode

LexBlog IP

Kayode & Co, a boutique IP law firm with offices in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. Lara is a leader in Africa trademark law, and represents the interests of numerous international companies in counterfeit enforcement and brand protection matters. Why should international companies seek to register their trademarks in Nigeria?

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Nigeria Trademark Protection with Omalara Kayode

LexBlog IP

Kayode & Co, a boutique IP law firm with offices in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. Lara is a leader in Africa trademark law, and represents the interests of numerous international companies in counterfeit enforcement and brand protection matters. Why should international companies seek to register their trademarks in Nigeria?