LexBlog IP

AUGUST 17, 2023

You have a great business name, product name, or service name. So how do you protect that name from being used by others in ways that hurt your business? Trademarks are for business names, slogans, logos, product names, and some types of product packaging. The post Do You Copyright or Trademark a Business Name?

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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’.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 9, 2025

The relevant sections allow the plaintiff to file a suit before a Court within whose jurisdiction he resides, carries on business or works for gain. Bharathwaj Ramakrishnan discusses this issue. Chotiwala Food And Hotels Private vs Chotiwala & Ors.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The omnipresence of the internet in today’s world has opened the doors for several businesses and sectors to flourish at an expedited speed. Strong and enforced intellectual property is imperative for any business. For one, it is relatively easy to replicate copyrighted works in cyberspace. Image Source: gettyimages].

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. Copyright Office explains, copyrights protect “original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture.”

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Introduction In the quickly developing scenery of the recent business the startups stand as the indications of modernization which brings the new concepts and fresh products or the amenities to the market. Moreover, the IPR eases the market development and establishes a solid brand identity.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Brands are often targeted by bad actors looking to make a quick profit by stealing intellectual property and exploiting consumers. But we also explain the most effective approach: using AI-fueled and expert-led brand protection solutions to save time and ensure a sustained reduction in infringement across marketplaces.

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IPilogue

MARCH 1, 2022

This article features three artists I met over the course of my research: Kaitlin Chan (they/she), an autobiographical cartoonist from Hong Kong; Tabathia Smith (she/her), a laser-cutting small business owner; and. Emily (E): What prompted you to protect TAF and trademark your brand? That’s when I knew I had to protect TAF.”

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Intepat

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Beyond its functional role of safeguarding goods from damage, packaging serves as a powerful communication tool between brands and consumers. The visual and aesthetic aspects of packaging often act as unique identifiers for a brand, fostering consumer recognition and trust.

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IIPRD

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Every renowned business has some products that they launch separately. It is also a great way for new and small businesses to attract customers. The famous brand Lays, during the ICC World Cup 2011 launched 6 new flavors, named after the countries playing the match, India, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Australia, England, and South Africa.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Flora-Bama logo The Flora-Bama has been featured in artistic works by third parties. The title-v-title exception to original-recipe Rogers didn’t apply, because the bar’s name is not the title of an artistic work. Likewise, they submitted no evidence of confusion between any of those works and MTV’s show.

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IIPRD

APRIL 3, 2024

Introduction The Indian fashion market is pegged at an impressive value of $50 billion, out of which 10% consists of international luxury brands. [1] It is here that the distinction between ‘design’ in the Designs Act and ‘artistic work’ in the Copyright Act becomes relevant. Infringement Of IPR – Design or Artistic Work?

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Kashishipr

JULY 27, 2022

In simple terms, it pertains to the original creations of the human intellect, including inventions, symbols, designs, artistic works, literary works, and so on. The terms and conditions of a merger are generally fair, mutually agreed to by the businesses and companies involved, and they become equal partners of the new venture.

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SpicyIP

JULY 5, 2021

Volvo, to argue that there has been a trend in these cases wherein giant companies go after smaller companies and start-ups with a collection of baseless arguments, in a bid to broaden the scope of their brand and cash in on the consequential benefits that flow from the same. The Bombay High Court in Hindustan Unilever Ltd v. June 30, 2021].

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Intepat

OCTOBER 7, 2022

As a result, intellectual property refers to creations such as innovations, industrial product designs, literary and creative works, and symbols that are later used in business. As an artist or designer, one should be aware of two forms of intellectual property (IP) rights: copyright and Industrial design. DESIGNS ACT, 2000.

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IIPRD

MARCH 4, 2024

Work related to art or any rights which is related to literary, artistic, or scientific related matters. For setting up the business or for creating something like some inventions it takes a lot of efforts and research to create something new. The brand image is created of the company. Case Law on Copyright in India.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 9, 2023

The highly anticipated jury verdict in the Hermès litigation over MetaBirkins NFTs has some important takeaways for both artists and sellers of NFTs as well as brand owners. They must first determine whether the work is one “of artistic expression” and thus prima facie entitled to protection under the First Amendment.

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Intepat

OCTOBER 7, 2022

As a result, intellectual property refers to creations such as innovations, industrial product designs, literary and creative works, and symbols that are later used in business. As an artist or designer, one should be aware of two forms of intellectual property (IP) rights: copyright and design rights. DESIGNS ACT, 2000.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 17, 2022

Content creators and social media influencers should obtain the permission of the trademark owner whose brand name or product is displayed on their social media posts or stories. Trademark Laws and regulations safeguard brand and business owners from two types of infringement, including the possibility of confusion and redress.

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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. Having a basic knowledge of intellectual property law is crucial to increasing the value of your business. A trademark can be a useful tool in building your brand.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Last week we published 9 posts on topics such as our comments on the proposed Trademarks (1st Amendment) Rules, the Madras High Court’s decision with respect to patentability of business methods, and Union Minister of State for Commerce’s response on ability of the current IPR regime to cater concerns arising out of AI generated work.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 30, 2024

The effect of this provision is that a trade mark owner cannot object to further dealings in its branded goods once they are put on the market, unless there are legitimate reasons for doing so. However, the mere fact that customers may be led to believe that there is such a connection (i.e.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 3, 2024

She noted that the artistic quality may not have been high, this did not preclude an artistic work from being original, and that “bringing together the Lidl text with the yellow circle and blue background was an act which involved skill and labour”.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We will examine the fundamental ideas and rules of copyright, trademark, and patent laws as well as how they relate to various entertainment business sectors in this extensive book. Trademark Law in the Entertainment Industry When it comes to branding and selling entertainment-related goods and services, trademarks are crucial.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2024

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. ” Copyright protection exists at the time of creation of the artistic or literary work, but before enforcing the rights against an infringer, it is necessary register the work with the U.S. .”

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 8, 2023

Licensing It denotes that the film is based on a previously published novel, book, or artistic work. CONTRACTUAL ISSUES Various contracts are signed and executed by various performers/artists and stakeholders.

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Intepat

MAY 28, 2024

It includes creations of mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, and names used in commerce. Knowledge-based businesses, such as software developers, legal firms, and consulting firms, have driven the economy for quite some time now. What is Intellectual Property Management?

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Intepat

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Overview of Major International IP Treaties The realm of Intellectual Property (IP) is inherently global, as the creations it protects—such as inventions , literary and artistic works , designs , and trademarks —often transcend national borders.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Copyright protects the producers of any original work, and is relevant to almost all businesses, not just those in the creative industry. Businesses regularly create articles, photographs, drawings, designs, models, websites, computer software, etc., can still lead to brand dilution, lost customer loyalty and lost profits.

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IIPRD

JUNE 14, 2021

Right from the lanes of Delhi’s Sarojini Nagar, to the high-end fashion brands like Manish Malhotra and Sabyasachi, the people of the country have dynamic tastes and never-ending interests! Copyright vests in original, literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, and when such an idea is converted into a concept, it becomes copyrightable.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

On copyright subsistence, the judge held that the Mark with Text is an artistic work, failing within the sub-category of “graphic works”. Tesco is descried as a “mid-tier” supermarket: it has a “selection of own-brand and third party products at a range of price points” (Paragraph [51]).

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 8, 2024

Karanveer Singh Chhabra, emerges as a poignant saga, pitting the stalwarts of the liquor industry against each other in a quest for brand integrity and consumer trust. Whether the consumers of such products be able to differentiate between both brands? In this realm, the case of Pernod Ricard India Pvt.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 22, 2022

Not all marketing of artistic works is noncommercial speech. So, were Sony’s statements, “a brand new album from the greatest artist of all time” with “9 previously unreleased vocal tracks performed by Michael Jackson,” commercial speech? for the purpose of promoting. citing Hustler v. Falwell and Mattel v.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Summary of current treatment: Although courts have often referred to “expressive” or “artistic” works as shorthand for the scope of Rogers, they have applied it to speech that quali?es How would you understand megachurch/religion as big business. Will people assume co-branding? Jeanne Fromer: parallel universes.

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IIPRD

JUNE 13, 2024

And IPR serves to protect the creations of the human intellect, encompassing inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, as well as names and images utilized in commercial endeavors. Another question regarding AI-generated copyright work in India is, whether AI should be given ownership of the work or not.

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Art Law Journal

APRIL 27, 2022

Your online portfolio is your digital calling card as an artist. If you want to be a creative entrepreneur and run your own art business, promoting your work online (and in person) is a critical part of the journey. So what’s the best way to lay this foundation to ensure that your portfolio works for you?

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Art Law Journal

APRIL 27, 2022

Your online portfolio is your digital calling card as an artist. If you want to be a creative entrepreneur and run your own art business, promoting your work online (and in person) is a critical part of the journey. So what’s the best way to lay this foundation to ensure that your portfolio works for you?

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