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Article Intellectual Property Law Trademark 
IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Are trademark rights in the Metaverse as intangible as the world itself, or are they as real as in the ‘real’ world? In other words, the Metaverse may be a virtual world, but European intellectual property regulation is very real, and the Metaverse cannot escape it.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today officially withdrew its controversial proposed rule on terminal disclaimer practice.
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Erik K Pelton
JULY 5, 2022
The following is an edited transcript of my video The Trademark Scam Decision Tree. Past listeners and viewers of my videos and podcasts will know that from time to time I provide an update and more information about trademark scams, and the time has come once again. Patent and Trademark Office and their logos.
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IPilogue
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
IP Osgoode and the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 edition of Canada’s IP Writing Challenge. In the Law Student category, Pasha Kulinich won for his entry, “Shortcomings of the Trademarks Act in the Frontline against Counterfeit Goods”.
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IP Watchdog
APRIL 24, 2025
Patent and Trademark Director Andrei Iancu delivered a keynote address to open the Intellectual Property Awareness Summit (IPAS) 2025 being held at Dolby Labs in San Francisco, CA. Today, former U.S. Iancus comments excoriated recent calls to weaken U.S.
IP Watchdog
MARCH 10, 2025
IPWatchdog has learned that Farheena Rasheed has been asked by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to serve as one of the Acting Vice Chief Administrative Patent Judges (APJs) at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Rasheed will immediately move to the PTAB.
IP Watchdog
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Luxury fashion brand Hermès won their trademark lawsuit against Mason Rothschild, the creator of the non-fungible tokens (NFT) MetaBirkins, on Wednesday. The trial was the first legal case that tested the bounds of artistic expression in NFTs against the country’s intellectual property laws.
The TTABlog
JULY 12, 2021
Tomorrow I will be presenting a webinar, along with Ted Davis, for the New York Intellectual Property Law Association, on recent trademark cases in the courts and at the TTAB. Here (pdf) is an article I prepared, briefly summarizing the precedential decisions of the CAFC and the TTAB over the past twelve months.
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IP Watchdog
MARCH 15, 2024
Leveque Intellectual Property Law, P.C., The ideal candidate will also have recent experience providing IP clients with trademark, trade secret and copyrights guidance as well as drafting transactional and licensing agreements. This is a hybrid position with flexible hours.
The TTABlog
JULY 15, 2021
Thank you, Ted Davis, for permitting me to post a link ( here ) to your article "Trademark Case Decisions: The Past Year in the Courts & at the TTAB," This article is a companion to the webinar presentation of July 13th sponsored by the New York Intellectual Property Law Association.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 4, 2021
Civil processes and procedures in the Brazilian Courts have been increasingly expedited due to the digitalization of case files and the assignment of courts specialized in specific matters (for instance, in corporate and intellectual property law).
IP and Legal Filings
MARCH 10, 2025
The well-known tech giant Microsoft Corporation has quite a history of appearing in a plethora of cases involving intellectual property rights. The tech giant flashed in the news again in the trademark dispute with Gurugram-based fraudulent call centre company Retnec Private Limited. lakhs in Indian currency.
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Intepat
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
This article delves into these aspects in detail, exploring the nuanced intersections of data privacy and intellectual property within AI. Data Privacy The recent uproar for some stringent data privacy laws stems from the frequent leaks and breaches of individuals’ personal data and the risk of its misuse.
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 8, 2024
In 2007, I began attending sessions of the World Intellectual Property Organizations (WIPOs) Standing Committee on Trademarks, Industrial Designs, and Geographical Indications (SCT) in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss the development of the Design Law Treaty.
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IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in recent weeks regarding the Office’s decision to retire Private PAIR and EFS-Web, the two main software systems used by patent applicants, on November 8. Numerous letters have been submitted to the U.S.
Kashishipr
MAY 11, 2022
A trademark refers to a recognizable expression, design, or sign uniquely identifying the products or services of a specific source and differentiating them from those of others. A trademark may be located on the packaging, voucher, label, or the product itself. Law on Color Trademarks in India.
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IP and Legal Filings
AUGUST 11, 2023
Introduction Trademarks are no longer confined to words, numbers, or devices. This is primarily because of the clash between the traditional concept of trademarks and the ever-growing need to find newer ways to differentiate one’s product and services from competitors. [1] 7] Is Braille a ‘Mark’ ?
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Intellectual Property Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Note: First published in The Intellectual Property Strategist and Law.com. This article is Part Two of a Three-Part Article Series. Artificial intelligence is changing industry and society, and metrics at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reflect its impact. Part Three Preview.
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Kashishipr
APRIL 27, 2022
With the increase in globalization and cross-border trade, intriguing types of trademarks are trending and have become a crucial tool to signify a company’s identity. Motion Trademarks in India. The most critical aspect that may be subject to the Trademark Protection of a motion mark is the succession of images in the said mark.
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IP and Legal Filings
JANUARY 11, 2024
INTRODUCTION Trademarks are vital part of modern day commerce because they act as distinctive and unique symbols that enable consumers to recognise and distinguish goods and services offered by different providers. Image Sources: Shutterstock] The primary legislative basis for smell trademark regulation in the US is the Lanham Act.
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IIPRD
JANUARY 7, 2025
One of the main areas of intellectual property law development is the link between artificial intelligence and intellectual property rights (IPRs). Growing AI-related business activity, early case law, and legislative and international policy activities are making it more and more relevant in practice.
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Kashishipr
APRIL 6, 2022
Sound trademarks are widely recognized in developed nations like the United States, and their knowledge is now rapidly growing in developing nations like India. In India, a sound that can be graphically represented by a succession of musical notes with or without words can obtain Trademark Protection.
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Kashishipr
MARCH 2, 2022
What happens after you get your mark registered as a trademark? Your Trademark Application gets approved, and you receive your registration certificate. Don’t let that Trademark Registration certificate fool you. Furthermore, it will also never enforce your trademark rights on your behalf.
Kashishipr
MARCH 30, 2022
It is imperative to have Registered Trademarks in place to have one’s business stand out in the market and create a significant brand value. In India, trademarks are registered, protected, and enforced under the Trademarks Act of 1999 (referred to as the ‘Act’ further in this article).
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IPilogue
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Madelaine Lynch is a 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School, enrolled in Professor David Vaver’s 2021-2022 Intellectual Property Law & Technology Intensive Program. This article was written in affiliation with Madelaine’s placement at ventureLAB. Trademarks are an excellent way to protect your brand.
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Kashishipr
AUGUST 4, 2021
The presence of cryptocurrency is constantly growing, and therefore, it needs the law to transform along with it to address its administration and execution. Several courts have had trouble in applying substantive Trademark Law to this field of technology. Can Cryptocurrencies be Protected under the Trademark Law?
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The TTABlog
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
4) issue of The Trademark Reporter ( TMR ) has hit the newsstands. This practitioner-focused article is the sixth in a series in the TMR examining the impact of delay in filing a motion for a preliminary injunction in a trademark infringement suit in the various United States federal circuits. The July-August 2023 (Vol.
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IP Watchdog
APRIL 9, 2023
Since content solely generated by an AI system is not available for protection under existing intellectual property laws, the following are practical guidelines for human creators who wish to protect content that was created with the assistance of an AI system.
Intellectual Property Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Note: First published in The Intellectual Property Strategist and Law.com. This article is Part Three of a Three-Part Article Series. Artificial intelligence is changing industry and society, and metrics at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reflect its impact. Key Takeaways.
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The IPKat
OCTOBER 20, 2021
The UCL Institute of Brand & Innovation Law 's Sir Hugh Laddie Annual Lecture 2021 is to be delivered by Professor Barton Beebe (NYU), considering the question: 'Is Europe Running Out of Trademarks?'. It will be held online on 3 November 2021, with booking via Eventbrite. Photo by Omar Ramadan from Pexels.
LexBlog IP
JUNE 29, 2023
I am excited to announce the publication of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) ’s article on “ IP Aspects of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Technologies.” The article can be found here and was published as part of the AIPLA’s INNOVATE Magazine.
IP and Legal Filings
JANUARY 16, 2023
today as the end of October month approaches the market gets flooded with different kinds of Halloween-themed articles (consumable and non-consumable) and various Halloween-themed costumes. Intellectual Property Law does so by offering different tools for the same as Copyright, Patents, Trademarks, and Trade secrets.
IP and Legal Filings
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Intellectual property rights are a key consideration when it comes to NFTs because they contain art, music, videos, pictures, and other creations. Provisions of intellectual property law will be applicable to NFTs. Certain types of intellectual property rights must be considered in relation to the NFTs: 1.
SpicyIP
MAY 17, 2023
Prime Concerns: Observations on Section 3(d) and Oppositions Special 301 report shows particular concern about Section 3(d) of the Patents Act, 1970 because it allegedly restricts “patent-eligible subject matter” to get a patent in contravention of Article 27 of the TRIPS (p. 56, para 3). of the TRIPS. of the TRIPS.
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IP Watchdog
MAY 14, 2024
Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) recent Request for Comments (RFC) on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) highlights a critical juncture in intellectual property law—evaluating the impact of generative AI (GenAI) on the non-obviousness standard.
TraskBritt Intellectual Property
MARCH 18, 2021
Intellectual property law includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets and is an important consideration for any new business. This article will address trademarks and copyrights, but the law firm of TraskBritt can assist with any intellectual property law needs.
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Intellectual Property Law Blog
JUNE 9, 2021
Fake goods jeopardize public health and safety when a brand’s trademark is applied to a sub-standard and potentially harmful product. The Lanham Act defines ‘trademark counterfeiting’ as producing or selling a product bearing a false trademark that is an intentional copy of a genuine trademark (15 USC §1127).
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Garrigues Blog
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Protecting fictional characters under intellectual property law is crucial given the economic and cultural value they can acquire. An example of this is the trademark “Pierre Cadault”, which monopolizes the name of the main character in Emily in Paris and was contested on the grounds of bad faith.
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LexBlog IP
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Trademark Protection for Board Games by Yuri L. Eliezer.block-content { padding-top: 12px; background-ffffff; background-image: none; } Trademark Protection for Board Games: Unlock the Potential of Trade Dress for Your Board Game Table of Contents: What is Trade Dress Protection? What is Trade Dress Protection? OR- How about this car.
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IPilogue
JANUARY 17, 2023
Cynthia Zhang is a 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. This article was written as a requirement for Prof. As a student of Osgoode’s Intellectual Property Law and Technology Intensive for the Fall 2022 semester, I had the opportunity to complete an internship placement at Ontario’s public educational broadcaster, TVO.
IP and Legal Filings
MAY 24, 2024
The verdict is testimony to a paradigm shift in Trademark Protection and a watershed judgement in navigating the scuffle between the rights of two sections- the commercial rights of ‘business class’ and freedom of expression vested with the ‘artists and creators’. The nine-person jury made two important observations.
Greenspoon Marder LLP
OCTOBER 11, 2018
Similar to their patent or copyright troll counterparts, “trademark trolls” are unscrupulous characters that exploit intellectual property laws for financial gain. Although some may characterize “trademark bullies” (i.e. Although some may characterize “trademark bullies” (i.e.
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IPilogue
JUNE 2, 2022
In a previous IPilogue article , it was reported that the CIPO had allowed AI to retain copyright authorship to their produced work. Canada has different federal legislation regarding the various aspects of intellectual property. This signals a shift in Canadian attitudes towards AI ownership of their work.
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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog
AUGUST 24, 2022
2022 FC 1200, ordering one of the highest lump sum costs ever awarded in a trademark dispute, representing 50% of aggregate fees incurred, plus disbursements. The decision was the culmination of a factually complicated family dispute related to the right to use and own the trademark “DRAGONA” in specified pockets of the GTA.
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