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The IPKat
MAY 29, 2023
Now in its second edition, the book offers a perspective on how one can address the overlap between intellectual property (IP) rights, either to reconcile them in whole or in part, or to pre-empt one over the other. The book closes with Chapter 21 by Susy Frankel, focusing on the interactions between IP and traditional knowledge (TK).
The TTABlog
OCTOBER 20, 2023
In a non-precedential ruling, the CAFC affirmed the TTAB's decision [ TTABlogged here ], granting a petition for cancellation of a registration for the mark CAPTAIN CANNABIS for comic books, on the ground of likelihood of confusion with Petitioner Laverne J. Andrusiek's identical common law mark, also for comic books.
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The TTABlog
AUGUST 19, 2024
In a "somewhat unusual" Section 2(d) cancellation proceeding targeting a Supplemental Register registration and involving "dueling claims of acquired distinctiveness," the Board granted a petition for cancellation of Fieldvine's Inc's registration for the mark PERMITS.COM for construction permit services.
IP and Legal Filings
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Introduction A mark represents the institution or company to which it belongs and serves as a means of differentiating goods or services among individuals. Marks can be of various types i.e., word marks, service marks, logos, symbols, series marks, etc [1]. 1] Acharya, M. 2022, February 28).
The TTABlog
OCTOBER 6, 2022
TTABlog Test: Is HI-FI Confusable With HIGH FIDELITY for Overlapping Marketing Services ? Yes] TTAB Orders Cancellation of CAPTAIN CANNABIS Registration for Comic Books: Petitioner Proved Priority By Use Analogous to Trademark Use TTABlog Test: How Did These Three Recent Section 2(d) Appeals Turn Out? Guess What?
Velocity of Content
JULY 26, 2022
As readers of Velocity of Content know, the US has had a copyright statute on the books since 1790, following closely on the heels of the (then) freshly minted copyright and patent clause in the Constitution. But trademarks are not mentioned in that foundational document. Copyright Office, after what amounts to a much lighter review process.
The TTABlog
AUGUST 5, 2024
In this opposition to registration of the mark BLIZZARD for various business services, Applicant Ava Labs, Inc., counterclaimed to cancel two pleaded registrations owned by Opposer Blizzard Entertainment for online retail store and mail order services. Iqbal , 566 U.S. 662, 678 (2009). In re Dr. Pepper Co.,
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