IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This blog will examine the features, benefits, effective functioning, and strategies on how best to use the Madrid Protocol to protect the brand globally. Country Designations- Desires may be expressed by applicants as named member countries for which they seek trademark protection as ‘designated countries.’

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IIPRD

JANUARY 7, 2025

A human inventor serves as the central figure in the design of the patent system. The selection and evaluation of the previous art are aided further by the appropriately designated relevant art. DESIGNS Artificial Intelligence is also capable of creating designs on its own, akin to the inventions made.

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 13, 2022

2: Designer for Poler Branding Sues the Outdoor Apparel Brand’s New Owner. According to the lawsuit, Poler and Land Art & Design had an oral agreement at Poler’s launch to allow for use of the designs in question. However, Poler went bankrupt in 2018 and was acquired by Pacific & Everest.

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Erik K Pelton

JUNE 17, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of my video 25 Branding Tips. As we celebrate our 25th year, I am excited to share 25 branding tips with you: Choose a creative name – it’s the foundation you begin with to build a bold brand. Use the proper trademark symbol with your brand (TM, SM, or ®).

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

February 6, 2025 Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC (EMP&A), a leading trademark law firm dedicated to protecting brands, is proud to announce the successful registration of U.S. As technology continues to reshape the legal industry, EMP&A remains at the forefront of integrating innovation with legal expertise.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 21, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video How to Water Your Brand for Growth. I talk about my lack of green thumb, because it relates to so much of my branding, where I use sunflowers and plantings as metaphors, and I use the tagline, Making Trademarks Bloom Since 1999. Prolific marketing: getting your brand out there.

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Erik K Pelton

APRIL 25, 2022

The following is an edited transcript of my video Even Trademark Lawyers Make Branding Mistakes. Believe it or not, even trademark lawyers can make branding–or maybe even trademark mistakes–from time to time. I didn’t want to go down that road because the brand name wasn’t resonating with me.

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Corsearch

DECEMBER 10, 2024

These strategies are reshaping consumer perceptions of counterfeit goods and creating significant challenges for brand owners. This blog explores the threat of counterfeit hauls and livestreams, as first detailed in our Brand Protection: The Social Media Threat eBook.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The Court also concluded that Chiquita Brands had failed to demonstrate that its mark had acquired a distinctive character across the entire territory of the European Union. Designs Anastasiia Kyrylenko discussed the EU design reform, Regulation (EU) 2024/2822 , and Directive (EU) 2024/2823.

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Corsearch

MARCH 19, 2025

With Gen Zs growing influence on global eCommerce, their attitudes toward counterfeiting present both a challenge and an opportunity for brands. In his previous role as Head of Digital IP Enforcement for Tommy Hilfiger , Alastair lead the global strategic operations for brand protection, encompassing both online and offline actions.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

For every successful brand, it is critical to properly protect and to productively develop and use the underlying intellectual property (IP) in that brand to ensure its long-term growth. Trademark and registered design portfolio It goes without saying: maintaining a comprehensive trademark portfolio is key.

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IIPRD

MARCH 13, 2025

All the creations of the human minds such as designs, inventions, artistic works, names, symbols, etc. It helps in building brand identity, goodwill and consumer trust. For example, the Tata Nanos rear-engine design and lightweight body structure is patented by Tata Motors. For that, first let us understand what are IP and IPR.

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The IPKat

APRIL 10, 2025

The wine brand has been around since the nineteenth century and its trade marks are well-known. The dispute concerns the geographical indication "Salaparuta" for Sicilian wine, which received protection in Italy in 2006, and then was registered as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) by the European Commission in 2009.

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Dragons' Den

JANUARY 23, 2025

Back in Ukraine, Yana had achieved a Masters in Finance and had been selling her own fashion brand through retail partners. Using her experience and her savings, she started a reseller company distributing fashion items designed and manufactured in Ukraine. She called it Nenya, which translates as Motherland.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Aldi was sued for copyright infringement of an artwork that appeared on the packaging of childrens snacks under the BABY BELLIES, LITTLE BELLIES and MIGHTY BELLIES brands, each aimed at different age groups. The brands (hereafter Bellies) were licensed to Every Bite Counts Pty Ltd ("EBC"), including a range of Puffs products.

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The IPKat

MARCH 12, 2025

A Kat awaiting weekly IP updates Designs Katfriend Henning Hartwig reviewed the interpretation of Articles 6 and 14 of Regulation 6/2002 (CDR). Marcel Pemsel looked into a recent decision of the German Supreme Court concerning copyright protection for two Birkenstock sandal designs. The survey closes on 1 April 2025.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 12, 2022

Carrasquillo’s ‘Reloaded’ IPTV Branding. Carrasquillo operated several IPTV services, variously branded Reboot, Gears TV, Reloaded and Gears Reloaded but with those no longer in operation, he needed to make money in other ways. Company Claims Ownership of ‘Reloaded’ Trademark.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Protection of trademarks is important for the following reasons: Preservation of brand identity Prevention of customer confusion Business investment protection Fair Competition Innovation in branding Famous infringement cases within the areas of intellectual property underline complex legal issues and stakes involved. Dongre and Ors.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 21, 2025

Everybody knows that trade marks are necessary to protect a brands logo and name, and a lot of people know that registered designs are a powerful tool in stopping counterfeit goods, but did you know these rights can also be used to help protect against unwanted dupes (also known as copycat or lookalike products)?

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Intepat

MARCH 13, 2025

Architectural designs came to be recognised as a form of intellectual property capable of protection after the 1908 Amendment to the Berne Convention, 1886. This inclusion was crucial in recognising and protecting the rights of architects over their architectural designs and works.

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Intepat

MARCH 25, 2025

INTRODUCTION A distinct scent has immense recall value and the potential to become a powerful identifier of a brand. Several luxury brands, including Tom Ford, Chanel, and Dior, annually invest millions into developing and marketing their signature perfumes. billion in 2025.

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Plagiarism Today

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that Sony Music and UK fitness apparel brand Gymshark have settled their lawsuit over Gymshark’s alleged use of Sony’s music in social media posts. Aldi briefly removed its version of the cake but began selling them again in May after making some design changes.

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 9, 2022

Non-traditional trademarks are those things that indicate the source of a brand, but are not brand names, logos, or slogans. Examples of those interiors are the Apple Store has a registration for the layout of the store, and Chipotle has a registration for the common design themes that you’ll find in nearly every Chipotle.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Although you are not required to register a tradename or a logo and can acquire common law rights simply by using the trademark in commerce, registration allows a company to establish exclusive rights to its brand name, logo, slogan, or product name or designs. By: Amundsen Davis LLC

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Nelligan Law

APRIL 1, 2025

According to the lawsuit, Lost has been using the word Mayhem in connection with its branding since 1986, entered U.S. But heres the legal twist: a quick search of the USPTO database shows that Lost doesnt own a design mark for any stylized Mayhem logo. But the lawsuit goes beyond that, claiming Gagas design is infringing.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Its certain that none of us enjoy putting a soggy brolly back into our bags, and Gilley promises a solution to these common issues with its wind-proof design thats also less prone to loss thanks to its hard, moisture-wicking case. Or left out to dry and forgotten in the corner of a restaurant?

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

On October 25, 2022, following a string of antisemitic remarks and hate speech from Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) on social media, Adidas announced their decision to terminate their co-branding partnership with Ye and end production of all Yeezy branded products.

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The TTABlog

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Rather, Baron merely purchased the TAKDIS-branded goods from third-party suppliers. It then designed the wrappers and labels for its products bearing the mark, and it controlled the subsequent sale of those goods in commerce. Kirksaeter Audiosonics, Inc. , 92010726, 1977 WL 22588, at *6 (TTAB 1977). The Board was unmoved.

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 11, 2023

3: Zara Sues “Responsible” Brand Thilikó for “Passing Off” Zara Wares, Photos as its Own. Zara, known as a “fast fashion” brand, is often in the defendant’s chair in such cases, accused of ripping off designs from pricier competitors.

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Corsearch

JANUARY 31, 2025

For many brands, the holiday season brings a surge of infringements on across marketplaces and social media. To keep up with this increased seasonal activity, its critical that brand protection strategies are both flexible and targeted to priority platforms.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

We love sunflowers at Erik M Pelton & Associates as a symbol of growth and renewal, and tie that into trademark and brand protection. It is found throughout nature—from the human body to plants—and creates structure and harmony intentionally by design. The golden ratio is also found in art, music, design and many other places.

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Garrigues Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Nonetheless, brands have evolved and now adopt a more pragmatic approach, seeking to improve the client experience and linking NFTs to the traceability of the items of clothing. When tech giants turned to virtual worlds in 2021, haute couture designers did not hesitate to design digital clothing for avatars and open stores on these platforms.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Volkswagen submitted evidence showing that GTI was used as a trim level designation. The use in combination with the model designations Golf and Polo was deemed not to alter the distinctive character of the sign. Consumers would, therefore, understand GTI as an independent brand.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Hiker has been in the business of designing and manufacturing customizable trailers for over a decade, earning a reputation for quality and durability. Hiker is the registered owner of the “HIKER TRAILER” and “HIKER DESIGN” marks, which are used in connection with trailers and related goods.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 29, 2025

London, UK A fizzing legal battle is brewing in the Intellectual Property world as Thatcher Cider, a renowned British cider brand, locks horns with supermarket giant Aldi over an alleged Trade Mark infringement. However, the High Court ruled in Aldis favour.

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Nelligan Law

JULY 25, 2023

Created by the renowned toy company Mattel, Barbie has evolved from a simple fashion doll to a global cultural icon, and much of this success can be attributed to the power of its brand narrative. To maintain relevance, Mattel has continuously collaborated with renowned designers, celebrities, and influencers.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Shades of Luxury at the Time of AI: Quiet, Sustainable and Pioneering On 7 and 8 November, MARQUES is running its annual Luxury Brands Symposium in Vienna. For further information, click here. For further information and to register, click here.

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