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A Seller’s Guide to Navigating Intellectual Property Law on Amazon

LexBlog IP

. “Trade dress” is a subsection of trademark law and protects the design and shape of a product or its packaging, again to identify the source of the product. More particularly, the TM symbol can be used in the absence of registration, while the registration symbol should be used after registration issues.

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The USPTO and USCO Delivered a Report to Congress on IP Issues with NFTs – Maintains Existing IP Regime

Intellectual Property Law Blog

The Report looked at: i) current and future applications of non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”); ii) how intellectual property laws apply to NFTs and assets associated with NFTs; iii) intellectual property-related challenges arising from the use of NFTs; and iv) potential ways to use NFTs to secure and manage intellectual property rights.

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Spring Semester Law Student Intern Applications Now Open

Erik K Pelton

Pelton & Associates (EMP&A) is a boutique firm focusing on trademark protection for businesses and brands, including trademark and copyright applications, trademark disputes, matters with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, trademark clearance searches, and other matters.

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Want a signed copy of Brand Tuned?

azrights

I would love to send you a signed copy of Brand Tuned, the new rules of branding, strategy and intellectual property if you’re UK based and are: EITHER: An Azrights client: OR An agency or freelancer supporting businesses to promote or create their brand.

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Sound Trademarks and their Registration in India

Kashishipr

Under the Indian Trade Marks Act of 1999 , if a sound is or has become a distinctive or unique symbol associated with one undertaking, it will be eligible for obtaining Trademark Registration. This article shall discuss the foundations of sound trademark registrations in India while giving examples of widely known sounds trademarks.

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Indy’s Dive into Legal Waters: FullBeauty Brands, Inc. Faces Trademark Lawsuit over Swimwear

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

Indianapolis, Indiana – FullBeauty Brands Inc. The lawsuit alleges that certain swimsuits marketed by FullBeauty Brands and affiliated entities bear a striking resemblance to designs owned by competitors. has been accused of trademark infringement in a lawsuit filed by Pennsylvania -based Global Trademarks Inc.

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Defending Your Brand: How to Use Social Media and E-Commerce Takedown Requests for Effective Trademark Protection

Selvam & Selvam Blog

As brands have begun to increasingly rely on digital platforms to reach and engage with their target audience, the risk of unauthorized use of trademarks and the sale of counterfeit products has also grown. Unauthorized pages and posts on social media can dilute a brand’s goodwill and reputation and confuse consumers.