IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 31, 2023

It provides an unmatched degree of design and layout possibilities. Image Sources : Istock] Metaverse- a Magnet to Fashion Brands Virtual worlds provide fashion brands with the opportunity to significantly cut down on the excessive resource consumption of lifestyle and create sustainability.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Various jewelry designers have obtained IP protection for their jewelry pieces that range from trademark protection of the brand value to protection of the design itself either through copyright and/ or patents. From 2013 to 2015, Cartier filed various design patents for their iconic panther designed jewelry.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 25, 2021

Several times, we see that luxury brands come up with limited edition products, whether it is cars, watches, cosmetics, chocolates, electronics, etc., The brand does not create more of these to maintain the attractiveness and exclusivity associated with the limited or special edition products. How about Copyright or Design Protection?

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The label in question was designed by an employee of SK Oil Industries. Under Section 2(c) of The Copyright Act of 1957 , the label is an original artistic work. According to SSPL, this practice was dishonest as it could make NTC benefit from the reputation and goodwill of SSPL’s brand name.

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Corsearch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Intellectual property rights are defined as legal rights that protect the ownership of artistic, literary, and other creative works. You should prepare links and screenshots as evidence for your claims of copyright, or trademark, patent, or design right infringement on Alibaba.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Varsity Brands, Inc., ” Second, the Board determined that the separable portions of the design, in combination, met the minimum threshold of creative authorship necessary for some level of copyright protection to result. Copyright law does not protect useful articles per se (i.e., ” Star Athletica, LLC v.

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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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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This case is remarkable for acknowledging the artistic merit of photographs used for promotional purposes, recognizing them as “artistic works” under the Indian Copyright Act, but is also extremely brutal in terms of lack of clarity and overreach. In Bright Lifecare Pvt. vs Vini Cosmetics Pvt.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 24, 2024

The dispute revolved around an antediluvian luxury handbag brand ‘Hermès’ and artist Mason Rothschild for his avant-garde creation called MetaBirkin NFTs. Thirdly, Hermès being a cultural symbol of opulence and rarefied status, can be fairly utilized for the portrayal of consumerism and wealth in artistic endeavours [3].

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The IPKat

MARCH 2, 2023

Grimaldi ) whereby the right to protect a registered trade mark (a protection given in the USA law essentially by the Lanham Act ), under some circumstances, cannot be enforced to detriment of “the right of others to express themselves freely in their own artistic work” (from the Rogers v. Grimaldi case).

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SpicyIP

MARCH 9, 2025

Subodh Chachra Proprietor Of M/S Expose vs V2 Promoters Pvt Ltd on 3 March, 2025 (Delhi District Court) the plaintiff, owner of the trademark “X’POSE” for apparel, sued the defendant for infringing and passing off its brand name in the hospitality sector through “XPOSE LOUNGE.”

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The Intellectual Property incorporates the makings of the thoughts such as the discoveries, literary and artistic works, design, symbols, names, and images used in the business. Moreover, the IPR eases the market development and establishes a solid brand identity. It also help in protection of commercial exploitation.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2023

On June 8, 2023, the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision held that a trademark claim concerning “a squeaky, chewable dog toy designed to look like a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey” which, as a play on words, turns the words “Jack Daniels” into “Bad Spaniels” and the descriptive phrase “Old No. 1125(c)(3)(A). 1125(c)(3)(A).

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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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Intepat

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) are essential elements of modern software, defining how users visually interact with applications and systems through various design components such as icons, menus, and layouts. The visual design of the button itself, such as its colour, shape, and placement, is covered as an artistic work.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Product packaging encompasses the design, material, and overall presentation used to enclose, protect, and market a product. Beyond its functional role of safeguarding goods from damage, packaging serves as a powerful communication tool between brands and consumers.

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IIPRD

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

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. COPYRIGHT OR DESIGN. It is possible for a product to fall under both Copyright and Design categories. It is an either-or choice.

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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] 1] The fashion industry in India is extremely diverse in the type of fabric, labour, design, way of draping, and handwork that is used. Infringement Of IPR – Design or Artistic Work?

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The IPKat

AUGUST 30, 2024

AGA also alleged that the control panels fitted by UKIG to the eControl Cookers infringed the copyright in its design drawing for the control panel of its own electronically controlled AGA Cookers.

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IIPRD

JUNE 8, 2024

Abstract In the dynamic realm of the fashion industry, the saying ‘following in someone’s footsteps’ takes on a new dimension, where the replication of designs is not a mere stride but a strategic dance. Up-and-coming artists can exhibit their work to attract attention and serve as an inspiration to well-known brands.

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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. Rothschild asserted that, due to the artistic nature of his NFTs, all of Hermès’ claims were barred by the First Amendment. Rothschild , No.

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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! Piracy and Fashion Design. Protection under the Designs Act, 2000. That is their main asset, their main product.”

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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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IIPRD

MARCH 4, 2024

This right can be related to music, a book, a logo, any art work, work related to science, designs of the industries. Work related to art or any rights which is related to literary, artistic, or scientific related matters. The brand image is created of the company. Case Law on Copyright in India.

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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. Now let us define IPRs. They refer to the exclusive and legal rights safeguarding the unique creations of the human intellect for a specific period.

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The IPKat

MAY 2, 2023

However, this argument did not satisfy the Court, which on the contrary, specified that it was those characteristics that are specific to Lidl’s brand. Copyright The Court also established that Lidl’s mark was protected by copyright as an original artistic work under Section 4 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

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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. It is the competitive intensity, the existing standards and any prior works/ forms of the existing work (prior art) that shape IP strategy.

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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Intellectual property or IP is a creative work or invention that one holds rights to. Manuscripts, designs and art can all be classified as intellectual property. Non- fungible tokens have been designed to give a person ownership of something, kind of like modern day digital collectibles. What is Intellectual Property?

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 27, 2023

2,” and generally mimics the black and white design of the label and the square shape of the bottle: Previous decisions in the case have held that the design is a clear parody and therefore does not infringe the Jack Daniel’s trademark and/or trade dress rights. The toy replaces the text “Jack Daniel’s Old No.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 24, 2023

And on Wednesday, Jack Daniels prompted a debate over the tug-of-war between free speech and the right to control brand image in the marketplace. The Line Between Artistic and Commercial: Jack Daniel’s Properties Inc. (This is where the online influencers and knockoff handbags come in.) VIP Products, Inc. 7” would appear.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 29, 2022

The Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property in 1883 and the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works in 1886 both acknowledged the significance of the intellectual property. The World Intellectual Property Organization administers both accords (WIPO).”. Image Source: gettyimage].

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Read Tejaswini’s post on the recent DHC order concerning these two liquor brands. They filed a suit alleging copyright and trademark infringement against the defendant after discovering that they were selling household products under the name, ‘SUFIYAMA’, using a similar trade dress and artistic work. Defendant no.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 12, 2024

It means the products created by the use of the human mind as well as some resultant inventions, literary works, original designs, and the identities of various trademarks or logos that serve as brands in the market. These creative concepts are shielded by legal means called patents, copyrights, and trademarks.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Artists are using virtual reality and augmented reality to create previously unimagined artworks. These artists’ works are undeniably unique and would be entitled to appropriate IP protection. Avoid brand confusion between Nike and other competitors: Nike plans to merge blockchain technology and streetwear culture and fashion.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In this sector, intellectual property (IP) regulations are essential for defending the rights of inventors, artists, and producers. A thorough awareness of intellectual property laws is crucial, regardless of your career goals—be they that of a fashion designer, singer, filmmaker, or just someone curious about the legal side of entertainment.

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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

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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