azrights

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Intellectual Property (IP) is part and parcel of business, yet it abounds with misconceptions. So, making the right choice of name and other branding elements, and being able to identify how IP protects key assets, is the best way to protect a business. I only realised this when I attended Mark Ritson’s brand management course.

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azrights

JUNE 7, 2022

This is one of the many misconceptions about IP that I’ve noticed since starting my business in 2004. If you design IP protection into the business through your agreements, choice of brand name and other identifiers you strengthen your position against the most common and damaging forms of copying in business.

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azrights

MARCH 23, 2022

Understanding the legal rules around names is important because they’re the single most valuable intellectual property asset a successful business builds. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?. Lessons in Business. There are various lessons businesses can learn from this case which is why I wanted to highlight it here.

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Olartemoure Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Intellectual property (IP) is an increasingly important asset for businesses in today’s knowledge-based economy. IP assets, such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights, can be used to generate revenue, enhance brand value, and protect against competition. such as in the ASIA IN program.

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Olartemoure Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Intellectual property (IP) is an increasingly important asset for businesses in today’s knowledge-based economy. IP assets, such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights, can be used to generate revenue, enhance brand value, and protect against competition. One example of IP finance is IP-based mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

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azrights

JUNE 19, 2023

As a law firm owner I regularly hear about the problems businesses experience around IP. The reason these IP mistakes are widespread is that they occur very early on when new businesses or projects are initiated. By training team members to follow the processes a business’ IP position is automatically secured.

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azrights

JULY 27, 2021

Introducing Brand Tuned. To give businesses the best start in life when it comes to developing a new brand, it is essential that intellectual advice is taken during branding projects so the brand can stand, be distinctive, and use protected IP to remain unique. It’s the very heart and soul of your brand.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

These NFT drops offer valuable learning lessons which every NFT project, brand, and company must consider before launching their NFTs project. These two projects offer a roadmap for any company, brand, or agency looking to launch an NFT project. The “Crypto Punk” brand name is a trademark. Due diligence is critical.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The use of consumer reviews as a marketing strategy has grown exponentially in recent years, and brands have become increasingly reliant on consumer reviews as a marketing strategy to drive consumer purchase behavior. The FTC considers such sites to be deceptive and encourages brands not to work with them.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 18, 2022

Because all businesses today own some sort of intellectual property, whether registered or not, there is a connection between IP and M&A. In essence, mergers happen when two businesses of comparable sizes combine to establish a new organisation. IP due diligence. What are mergers and acquisitions?

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 6, 2021

With growing businesses atmosphere and more strong due diligence in terms of getting aware of their rights, there has been a huge influx in registering of their IP assets. The pandemic has largely shifted the core business area to an online system where the physical meet has now been close to negligible.

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

APRIL 13, 2021

Your company has invested in developing its goodwill and protecting its brands, and now seeks to bring in partners. Or perhaps your company seeks to grow by on-boarding third-party brands. Due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. Co-branding agreements. Bankruptcy.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 30, 2023

Yet cannabis businesses continue to grapple with protecting their brands, as trademark protection at the federal level remains unavailable. It is common for a growing business to be targeted by brands looking to make a statement and enforce their marks.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 10, 2023

An even bigger question is whether the government would be prepared to be the ‘face’ of this type of messaging or whether those in the background who stand to benefit have enough confidence to put their own brands on the line.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The issue of counterfeiting not only compromises a brand’s reputation or brand value, but also puts consumer safety at risk by allowing the sale and uninformed purchase of sub-standard goods. The defendant was “Darveys.com”, it was a “luxury brand marketplace” [6]. Nakul Bajaj & Ors. [4]

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Traverse Legal Blog

MAY 1, 2022

Due Diligence for Security Interests in Trademarks. When performing due diligence (related to financing, including a line of credit, M&A or otherwise) on a debtor, a trademark attorney will typically be provided a list (typically called a Schedule) of trademark registrations. Article updated May 2022.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 1, 2022

If these companies can’t be convinced to commit business resources to the piracy war voluntarily, lawsuits and mandatory conscription can lie ahead. It operates many domains in various jurisdictions under multiple brandings, and isn’t confined to the mainstream movie and TV show ‘niches’ either.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

We have previously written about key steps for brand owners to consider for their trade mark strategy in the metaverse and since then, earlier this year, the 12 th edition of the Nice Classification came into force. The case also brings to light the potential for third parties to capitalise on the goodwill of reputable brands using NFTs.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

JULY 11, 2024

I think you would agree with me that protecting a brand has become increasingly difficult in this digital era, where originality is becoming a thing of the past. So, how do you approach this issue when your brand is caught in the middle of it?

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

cum laude , in computer science and business from Lehigh University in 2008. and foreign patent prosecution, opinion work, due diligence studies, and client counseling in the areas of chemistry, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, nanotechnology, oil and gas, food and beverage, and medical devices. He received his J.D.,

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Dragons' Den

MARCH 16, 2023

Intellectual property played a key part in the decisions made in the Den this week, with the Dragons ever keen to know more about how the entrepreneurs had protected their businesses. Chique Sport is now the largest figure skating clothing brand in the UK, she told the Dragons. She was pitching for £100k in return for a 7.5%

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 4, 2022

Common forms of Intellectual Property for businesses. Investors and Due Diligence.thegem-template-wrapper.wpb_wrapper.thegem-custom-6223477ae46604440{display: flex ! This can include inventions, designs, artwork, and even brand names and slogans. Common forms of Intellectual Property for businesses. important;}.thegem-template-wrapper.wpb_wrapper.thegem-custom-6223477ae3fad7193{flex-wrap:

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

On January 14, 2022, Hermès filed a Complaint in the Southern District of New York alleging trademark and trade dress infringement, trademark dilution, false designation of origin, cybersquatting, injury to business reputation, and misappropriation, under the federal Lanham Act and New York state law. And in February 2022, Nike, Inc.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 12, 2023

Guest Post By Leena Chitnis, Founder & CEO, Timberdog ® In today’s fast-paced business environment, intellectual property (IP) has become an invaluable asset for emerging companies. IP refers to the legal rights that are granted to individuals or businesses for their inventions, creations, and innovations.

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IP Intelligence

JUNE 5, 2023

From a 5,000-foot view, a franchise involves one party allowing another to use its brand, which may include products and services, intellectual property, and sometimes more, in exchange for a fee. For a franchise, the franchisor is typically providing more than just a trademark, such as a business model and support.

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IP Intelligence

JUNE 6, 2023

From a 5,000-foot view, a franchise involves one party allowing another to use its brand, which may include products and services, intellectual property, and sometimes more, in exchange for a fee. For a franchise, the franchisor is typically providing more than just a trademark, such as a business model and support.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

If IP theft is widespread, it has the potential to destroy an e-commerce business and also randomly disclosing of intellectual property prior even applying for its safeguarding is a common error made by most IP holders. There are few e-commerce companies which explicitly make copies of brands such as Firstcopyclub, ShoesKartel etc.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 24, 2023

A robust and substantive IP portfolio does not only protect inventions but, also demonstrates the strength of the innovative business models of companies. Digital locks can be used by FinTech businesses to offer an extra layer of security to copies of their works. While a trademark has a localised scope, branding is international.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 6, 2023

From a 5,000-foot view, a franchise involves one party allowing another to use its brand, which may include products and services, intellectual property, and sometimes more, in exchange for a fee. For a franchise, the franchisor is typically providing more than just a trademark, such as a business model and support.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 21, 2023

Integrated Marketing Promotions: How Do Brand Tie-Ins Work? The promotional tie-ins are everywhere, and I’ve spotted creative integrated brand promotions and licensed product collaborations in some unexpected spaces. These strategic partnerships take significant collaboration between cross-functional business and legal teams.

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Intepat

JUNE 22, 2023

Commercialization Through Franchising Franchising is essentially a subset of licensing whereby the owner of an intellectual property grants the franchisee to replicate the entire business concept in a different location. The strategy varies greatly on the basis of different kinds of businesses, different business philosophies, etc.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 18, 2022

On January 14, 2022, Hermès filed a Complaint in the Southern District of New York alleging trademark and trade dress infringement, trademark dilution, false designation of origin, cybersquatting, injury to business reputation, and misappropriation, under the federal Lanham Act and New York state law.

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Intepat

JUNE 5, 2023

It has gained significant popularity in India due to its user-friendly interface, ease of use, and wide acceptance across various online and offline merchants. On the other hand, New Delhi-based Resilient Innovations Private Limited (Defendant) is a relatively new company known for its brand BharatPe.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

Through this, the former aims to monopolize the market and kick out any remotely similar business operating under the mark. This is often perceived as a means of brand building and a way to assert and secure their position and goodwill in the market to avoid losing customers or market share to the smaller entities.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 28, 2022

Trade mark ownership is an important consideration for any business. Ensuring that a business holds all rights to enable it to make full use of its trade mark should be front of mind in any branding consideration. This is particularly important if the trade mark contains graphic elements or is part of the business’ get up.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Jump To: Trademark Protection for Branding. Trademark Protection for Branding. However, a trademark can be a protective and competitive measure for securing branding elements that identify, market, or sell your product. In the software industry, protecting your brand is just as crucial as protecting your product or service.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

Before selecting a brand name or logo for a product, sellers need to conduct a search to ensure that another party is not already using the same or similar brand name or logo. For more information on navigating these aspects of an Amazon business, contact one of our skilled Intellectual Property attorneys.

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