IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 17, 2022

The case was adjudicated in 2022 by the Weihai Market Supervision and Administration Bureau of Shandong Province in favor of Tsingtao Brewery and has been selected as a model trademark enforcement case by the State Administration for Market Regulation. Is this however a case of trademark infringement? Tsingtao’s choice.

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Kashishipr

MAY 18, 2022

Being a mixed market, India has many industries operating under the free market concept. Without any doubt, the competition in the Indian markets is exceedingly fierce. For any company to thrive and do exceptionally well in the open market, it must create brand recognition among the general public and enhance the brand value.

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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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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In May 2007, the label mark ‘SOYA DROP’ was registered. Since then, it has been continuously used and has even acquired reputation and goodwill in the market. According to NTC, the SSPL label mark was only a registered trademark, and therefore, it couldn’t be used as an artistic work.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 12, 2022

It provides you the authority to assign your trademark to another individual or entity temporarily or permanently. Although the trademark assignor profits from royalties on the trademark, the assignee obtains the authority to expand and enhance its market functions by using the brand name and extending its identity.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Resultantly, Manolo Blahnik has lost significant sales, as China is the fastest growing luxury market. China’s Trademark System. Historically, China’s trademark system was based on a “first to file” rule , meaning that the exclusive right of a trademark is awarded to the registrant who first applies.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The Trademark Laws of different nations prevent third parties and entities from using a Registered Trademark , which is undoubtedly crucial considering the amount of time, money, effort, and hard work that goes into building a widely recognized and viable brand name. Bottom Line.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A trademark exists in the form of an expression, slogan, or any other sign identifying the services or products of one business and distinguishing them from those of others in the market. As people associate a trademark with a brand or business, it serves as an intangible asset to your company or organization.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Miramax argues that these reserved rights are far too narrow to allow Tarantino to unilaterally produce, market, and sell the NFTs. Consequently, Tarantino allegedly infringed Miramax’s copyright with the NFT auction and any preparation and reproduction of works based on the film during the auction’s marketing campaign.

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Garrigues Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Indemnifiable damage Before this judgment, the prevailing opinion of the provincial appellate courts was to support that where the products reproducing or imitating registered trademarks were not being sold, the owner of intellectual property rights was not entitled to any indemnification as civil liability arising from the committed offense.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 23, 2022

More and more companies are entering the Metaverse leading to a trend towards increased filings of trademarks in the “virtual” classes. This blog has reported on this trend here and here. Why you need new trademark registrations now.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 5, 2022

Additionally, it also deals with the exclusive rights of a trademark owner, penalties for Trademark Infringement , remedies for damaged goods, and modes of transference of a Registered Trademark. For more visit: [link].

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

At present, with the immense growth of interconnectivity, along with digital experiences creating augmented reality and virtual reality, many digital marketers and technology experts have given the term ‘Metaverse’ to these new spheres of human interaction. Market Reach & Presence. IP Challenges in the Metaverse.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 16, 2022

Trademarks (referred to as logos and brand names in a layman’s language) are the source identifiers intended to safeguard the general public from getting confused about the origin of products and services available in the market. For more visit: [link].

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2024

The Registrar of Trade Marks , further highlights the importance of documentary evidence in establishing the well-known status of a trademark. Therefore, the significance of such documentary evidence in the entire duration of trademark prosecution is specifically addressed and explained in this article.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 20, 2022

Patents, copyright, and trademarks have been the most widely recognized forms of IP to date; however, there are other forms as well, including geographical indications and industrial designs, which have been gaining attention in the past few decades. For more visit: [link].

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 23, 2022

More and more companies are entering the Metaverse leading to a trend towards increased filings of trademarks in the “virtual” classes. This blog has reported on this trend here and here. Why you need new trademark registrations now.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The ultimate success of brands and businesses in the modern world largely depends on the groundbreaking innovation that sets them apart from the rising competition in the market. Having a robust Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategizing well to maintain it can do wonders in enhancing your brand value and market share.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 12, 2022

Why Take the Trademark Route? Protecting a hashtag can be a good marketing strategy as it enables businesses to connect and reach a wider audience that enjoys the same kind of goods or services. Furthermore, if the hashtag consists of an existing registered trademark, it will aid in Trademark Registration.

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Garrigues Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The exclusivity granted to the trademark owner is conditional upon the capacity of the mark in question to differentiate between different companies and services on the market. Marta González Aleixandre Garrigues Intellectual Property Department La entrada Can an advertising slogan function as a trademark?

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

Sellers need to be aware of competitor patents before introducing a product to the market. A mistake commonly made by Amazon sellers is putting the seller’s trademark on a product that was originally made by a third party without ensuring proper authorization was obtained from the third party to do so.

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Garrigues Blog

JULY 10, 2023

The registration of a trademark grants the exclusive right to use a particular sign to identify a good or a service in the market and prevent others from using it without the appropriate authorization. In other words, it could be said that it is the first commandment of trademark law. Let’s take a look.

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 28, 2021

FTO is a pretty simple and straightforward concept, which implies that at a given point in time, no Intellectual Property (IP) from any third party is infringed upon a given product or service in a given market or geography. Without any doubt, stepping into patent litigation can be uncertain, full of risks, and expensive.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 2, 2023

The post 2H 2022 Quick Links, Part 2 (Trademarks) appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. ” The statute defines merchants as any retailers (not just restaurants), so this statute seems to give all retailers categorical control over third-party pickup/delivery services?

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Kashishipr

MAY 25, 2022

Patent Rights exclude others in the industry or market from manufacturing, using, selling, distributing, or importing the patented product or process. In simple terms, it is all about carrying out a market survey to determine the presence of identical or similar technologies existing in the market. For more visit: [link].

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

GmbH has registered trademarks in the dictionary word “Emoji.” The post If the Word “Emoji” is a Protectable Trademark, What Happens Next?–Emoji Schedule A Defendants appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. –Emoji GmbH v.

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azrights

JUNE 19, 2023

Designers who undergo training emerge from courses curated by well-known designers that focus entirely on differentiation and positioning – effectively they’re taught marketing. I know designers and marketers who say they don’t need to learn about IP themselves because they work with lawyers. That’s how mistakes like Clubcard happen.

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azrights

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The cancellation of Lacoste’s trademark paved the way for Crocodile to register its own crocodile logo in New Zealand. It doesn’t give you a monopoly if you chop and change your design because then you’re not using the registered trademark.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

What is a registration of trademark? Trademark registration is not a mandate under the Indian trademark law, however it is advisable to go for a registration for certain reasons. The post Registration of Trademark: The Indian Context appeared first on Biswajit Sarkar Blog.

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Intepat

MAY 28, 2024

The logo, consisting of a stylized apple with a bite taken out of it, is instantly recognizable amongst the consumer base and needs no introductions amongst the market & trade channels. has invested heavily in marketing and brand promotion, making its trademark well-known to consumers. Prior Registration and Use: Apple Inc.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 19, 2023

This is the capability of a well-known trademark which has an influential impact on the minds of the consumer due to its brand recognition and consumer loyalty and what ultimately drives us to ask for a specific bottle of Bisleri over some local brand, or wish for a pair of Puma shoes. Well, what really is a well-known trademark?

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The design of Hershey’s cone-shaped small chocolate “Kisses” has been a registered trademark with the United States Patent and Trademarks Office (USPTO) since 1996. Hershey alleges in their complaint that Cookie Department released packaging and marketing materials for cookie products with the same conical shape.

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Kashishipr

JULY 27, 2022

IP, undoubtedly, has a vital role to play in establishing the worth of a company in the industry by carrying its innovation, product value, and brand value and safeguarding its brand name in the market. This type of merger transaction helps increase the market size of the business. Understanding Mergers. Understanding Acquisitions.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

However, the fate of the Gruyère trademark in Canada is still up in the air. Without a registered trademark, Gruyère producers expose themselves to the risk of dispute that may lead to a long and costly legal battle in Canada.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

JULY 11, 2024

Upon perusal of the conflicting application, the mark (which was identical to our client’s, who is a leading business entity in foreign jurisdiction but was yet to enter the Indian markets) seemed to have registered the identical mark for the exact same goods which our client offers on a proposed to be used basis.

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Garrigues Blog

JULY 6, 2021

When we start any business, one of the first things to choose is the name that will identify you in the market and, if the homework is done, it will be registered as a trademark (see a related post here ). These issues can have a major impact on brand strategy and affect credibility in the market. Let us see it.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Comparative advertising is an effective marketing technique, in which a company’s product or service is compared to its competitor’s. In the context of trademarks, it refers to the recognition and trust that consumers have with a particular brand. Yet, judicial interpretation of this section has effectively limited its applicability.

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