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How to enforce trademark rights

Erik K Pelton

The following is an edited transcript of Chapter 17 of my book video Building a Bold Brand: Enforcement vs. Others An important tool to keep a brand strong and legally protected is to deal with infringement situations when they arise, whether you are the accuser or the alleged infringer. What are my options if the letter is ignored?

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[Book Review] Designs Law and Practice (3rd Edition)

The IPKat

That, combined with the size of the book (much smaller than the usual legal textbooks) makes it a very handy accessory for one's desk drawer. In fact, this occurs in various sections of the book, such as in Chapter 4 on unregistered design rights, where the context as to their inception (i.e.

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(SpicyIP Tidbit) “Horn OK Please” Copyright Dispute: BHC Grants Interim Injunction Against the Venue Owner SAI, Leaving Questions About the Organizers Unaddressed.

SpicyIP

It was submitted that despite the PPL’s multiple cease and desist notices, SAI neither responded to its notices nor addressed the alleged infringement. Also, the general terms for booking a stadium under SAI states that it’s the organizer’s responsibility for obtaining a license (i.e. So Delhi in this case).

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Does the CFAA Help Airlines Control Their Distribution Channels?–RyanAir v. Booking (Guest Blog Post)

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Booking Holdings , 2022 WL 13946243 (D. Booking Holdings is the parent company for Kayak.com, Priceline, Booking.com, and other prominent online travel agents (“OTAs”). Booking Holdings is the parent company of multiple OTAs that publish fare data and sell Ryanair flights in purported violation of Ryanair’s terms of service.

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[Guest Post] The wisdom of Dune and copyright litigation

The IPKat

Modern copyright jurisprudence offers protection, not only to classical types of literary and artistic works such as books and movies (as an illustrious example, Denis Villeneuve’s new Dune adaption, in cinemas everywhere), but also to less inherently artistic and perhaps more mundane expressions of human creativity.

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Understanding Copyright, Trademark and Halloween Costumes

Plagiarism Today

Where copyright protects works of creative authorship, such as books, movies, music, etc., Lawsuits around these particular issues are rare and the disputes that do arise typically are handled through cease and desist letters or takedown notices. However, copyright is only half the picture. Trademark and Halloween Costumes.

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USPTO Trademark Application: the key to unlocking more trademark protection

Erik K Pelton

The following is an edited transcript of my book video Building a Bold Brand Chapter 6: Why Apply to Register Trademark registration with the USPTO has tremendous value.

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