LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

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. – To avoid cancellation the trademark must have been used by the owner or a third authorized party. .

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The TTABlog

AUGUST 1, 2023

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. The Board's case law is a bit confused on this issue. In re Nike, Inc.

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43(B)log

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

This designation did not indicate that Valtoco was safe or effective for public use but, instead, operated to qualify Neurelis for various development incentives, like tax credits and potential exclusivity for seven years if the FDA ultimately approved Valtoco.” But the citizen petition wasn’t excepted commercial speech.

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IP Whiteboard

AUGUST 30, 2020

communicate the work to the public. Using copyright material without the copyright owner’s consent amounts to a copyright infringement if: there is an unauthorised use of a substantial part of the work; and. an exception permitting the use does not apply. Does copyright exist in tattoos?

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

In February 2020, FDA and FTC took steps to encourage biosimilar competition , with a focus on truthful and non-misleading advertising. Coinciding with this announcement, FDA issued draft guidance titled “ Promotional Labeling and Advertising Considerations for Prescription Biological Reference and Biosimilar Products Questions and Answers.”

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Patently-O

JULY 31, 2024

The recording industry (RIAA) and the actors’ union (SAGAFTRA) have been the leading proponents of such a law. How long the descendible right lasts beyond the initial 10-year period depends on continued “authorized public use of the voice or visual likeness of the individual.” What about state laws? No, far from it.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 10, 2024

It is strange because that would mean that the unpublished portions would also be government works available for public use. The moving, response, and reply papers were all filed in the same December 6-7, 2023 time frame by lawyers for Woodward and the former President, respectively. What did those papers say? ’” Id.

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