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Call for Nominations for IPLAC Creator of the Year

Chicago IP

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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Trademark: What’s In it for You?

Velocity of Content

In contrast, trademarks in the United States —in some instances referred to as service marks or trade names—are created by use by a person “in commerce”; technically, no government approval is required. As well as the many other trademarks that each of them uses). See also: RC Cola, Polar Cola, Jolt!—and and so on. )

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"Sunflower in Lapel" for Legal Services Lacks Acquired Distinctiveness, Says TTAB

The TTABlog

The Board observed that "where the proposed mark is not inherently distinctive because it is comprised of common features in the relevant field or is typically used or perceived as ornamentation, length of use alone generally is not sufficient to satisfy the elevated burden of proving acquired distinctiveness."

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Call for Nominations for IPLAC Creator of the Year

LexBlog IP

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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Trademark lawyer in India

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Trademarks have become an important part of running a business. Increasingly, businesses across India are applying for trademarks. This helps them stand out and acts as a prime instrument for advertising and selling their products. Primarily, a trademark distinguishes the goods and services of one trader from those of others.

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Role of Trademark Lawyer in India

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Trademarks have become an important part of running a business. Increasingly, businesses across India are applying for trademarks. This helps them stand out and acts as a prime instrument for advertising and selling their products. Primarily, a trademark distinguishes the goods and services of one trader from those of others.

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Navigating the Essentials of Trademark User Affidavits for Successful Registration

Intepat

.” The “Claiming User Date” category pertains to trademarks that are already in use by the applicant in the market, while the “Proposed to be Used” category applies to trademarks or service marks that are for future use. Supporting documents should be attached to substantiate these claims.