IP and Legal Filings

MAY 20, 2022

The registration of your product holds enormous significance as it ensures your mark isn’t misrepresented in the market, safeguards your goodwill, ensures control over advertising and branding, and the list can go on. Under The Trademarks Act 1999, a trademark if registered comes to be known as a registered trademark.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Trademark is a kind of intellectual property which is capable of being represented graphically, it can be any word, design, symbol, phrase, design, shape, packaging of goods etc. Trademarks are used to distinguish one person’s goods and services from that of others. certification mark etc. certification mark etc.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

However, this situation exemplifies domain squatting—where individuals/company register internet domains containing well-known brand names or company identifiers intending to sell them for profit. However, courts have consistently found that domain names act as extensions of a business’s identity, much like a storefront or brand logo.

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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].

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The TTABlog

AUGUST 5, 2024

The question, then, was "whether, as a matter of law, online retail store or mail order activities featuring only a party’s own goods are 'services' as contemplated in the Trademark Act." The Trademark Act defines "service mark" but does not define "services." citing Giant Food Inc.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

MARCH 18, 2021

Intellectual property law includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets and is an important consideration for any new business. This article will address trademarks and copyrights, but the law firm of TraskBritt can assist with any intellectual property law needs. Trademarks and copyrights offer different protections.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 10, 2021

In the internet era, domain names are increasingly becoming a crucial conveyance of brand messages and brand image. Most frequently, a domain name dispute would arise when a domain name comparable to a registered trademark is registered by an individual or association who or that is not the trademark holder.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Stephen further stated that he was in the process of registering the word for advertising and media business with the aim of providing marketing, branding, and related services, there was a lot of interest in the possibility of registering such a term. Should it not be the chant that may be copyright-protected as a musical work?]

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 9, 2022

Trademark, and design are two very crucial kinds of IPRs which provide a certain extent of protection at their levels. There exist several IPRs and it is important to be aware of which one is suitable for your brand/ business. There are added benefits to each IPR that come along with their registration.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 29, 2021

Haddad and his two brothers broke up in 2008, and that the latter have owned the BHPC name and trademark rights in the US since then through their firm, BHPC Associates. He said that companies and brands would deal with the conflict between trademark territoriality and the global existence of the internet.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 3, 2023

Introduction In the world of trademarks , the primary purpose of a mark is to identify and distinguish the source of goods and services. However, not all marks are capable of being identified as valid trademarks. Image Sources : Shutterstock ] There are several possible reasons why a mark may fail to function.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 29, 2021

Haddad and his two brothers broke up in 2008, and that the latter have owned the BHPC name and trademark rights in the US since then through their firm, BHPC Associates. He said that companies and brands would deal with the conflict between trademark territoriality and the global existence of the internet.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 14, 2023

Introduction It often happens that a company’s trademark is confused with its brand and on top of that, the brand name or trade name. A company’s brand on the other hand only exists intangibly, in the minds of the public. This resulted in the creation of brand names and, eventually, trademark protection for brands.

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Chicago IP

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Trademark Law: A powerful branding program that combines a strong trademark or service mark and a memorable advertising and marketing campaign. Copyright Law: An important and original work of authorship, in the literary, musical, visual, dramatic or other arts.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 21, 2021

Opposer James Barnard claimed prior use of the mark MANDALA for business consulting and branding services, and alleged likelihood of confusion with the Applicant's proposed mark MANDALAEVERYWEAR for marketing consulting services. The was fatal to his priority claim and so the Board dismissed the opposition.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

In the spring and summer of 2022, following the international sanctions imposed upon Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, Russia introduced several landmark changes to its IP law, most notably to patent, trademark and copyright laws. The list includes such well-known brands as Apple, HP, Panasonic, Siemens, Tesla, and Volkswagen.

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DuetsBlog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Seemed like a great blog topic, for some day, given my distaste for the USPTO’s insatiable appetite for fusing informational refusals with trademark incapability. Since consumer perception controls trademark capability , favoring a review of the facts and circumstances (instead of incapability rules ) makes more sense to me.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

All companies ensure that their domain names co-relate with their respective trademarks. It helps the consumer correlate and identify the company based on their trademark. It prohibited the defendants from using the name “yahooindia.com” They could not use any other trademark that is alike the plaintiff’s brand.

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The TTABlog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Board agreed with the USPTO that the phrase fails to function as a source indicator, and therefore must be disclaimed under Trademark Rule 6(a). Bristol-Myers contended that the USPTO registered “the identical phrase A CHANCE TO LIVE LONGER” to a third party, thereby demonstrating that the phrase is capable of serving as a trademark.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Trademark Law: A powerful branding program that combines a strong trademark or service mark and a memorable advertising and marketing campaign. Copyright Law: An important and original work of authorship, in the literary, musical, visual, dramatic or other arts.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

The plaintiff paints fish, has a trademark in his name, “DeYoung,” and has registered copyrights. The plaintiff claims that Pixels’ users upload infringing images and refer to them by the trademark DeYoung. Trademark Infringement. Trademark Counterfeiting. eBay and Multi-Time Machine v. ” UGH.

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The TTABlog

JULY 15, 2022

Nothing in the sync license refers to THIS IS FOR MY GIRLS brand musical composition services for others. It noted that, under Di-Namic's logic, "every song is a potential service mark identifying the applied-for services because someone might want to license it." Read comments and post your comment here.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

For one, when a trade dress is exclusive to a particular brand, consumers may interlink its external appearance to the company and the quality of its products. Thus, the trade dress here acts as a metonym for the brand. Additionally, a brand can also license a trade dress in order to obtain monetary advantages.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 8, 2022

The design created for your brand brings enormous value to the business. However, for the acquisition of the protection, it is mandatory to get your brand registered under the designs act. Parts of a product. Website Designs. Composite Products. Maps and Drawings. These elements are not limited to the aforementioned.

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IIPRD

JUNE 13, 2024

trademarks, service marks, commercial names, and designations; industrial designs; and any other rights stemming from intellectual endeavors in industrial, scientific, literary, or artistic spheres. Trademark law One of the areas where both trademarks and AI intersect with each other is in creation of new brands and trademarks.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

35: TTAB Grants MIRAGE BRANDS Cancellation Petition Due To Likelihood of Reverse Confusion On Remand from the CAFC, TTAB Denies Petition for Cancellation of "NAKED" Registration for Condoms TTABlog Test: Three Recent Section 2(d) Inter Partes Cases - How Did They Come Out? Guess What? Yes] Precedential No.

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Garrigues Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The Royal Warrant, which, as we said, allows holders to display the Royal Arms of the United Kingdom on their products, marketing communications, in their premises and on commercial vehicles, automatically lends prestige to a brand and most assuredly boosts the sales of those companies known as “official suppliers” of the British Crown.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Howard that trademark cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) do not have claim preclusive effect against trademark infringement lawsuits in federal district courts because of the TTAB’s limited jurisdiction. 4,170,469 [the “’469 mark”]).

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Kashishipr

JULY 27, 2022

IP, undoubtedly, has a vital role to play in establishing the worth of a company in the industry by carrying its innovation, product value, and brand value and safeguarding its brand name in the market. Understanding Mergers.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 30, 2023

We’ve put together a comprehensive glossary of trademark terms for both seasoned practitioners and those that are new to the field. Whether you’re interested in trademark screening, searching, clearance, registration, or watching, refer to this glossary of key terms to help you in your day-to-day role. B What is a brand?

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 11, 2022

There are three distinct trademark symbols you may use is the registered trademark symbol “R” (®) , the small “ TM” ( ) symbol , and the “SM” (℠) symbol. Overview: Which Trademark Symbol Should I Use? Put the ® to the upper right of your trademark. What Are Trademarks?

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IP Whiteboard

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The Disputed Numbers were associated with the Manly Cabs brand, with some featuring as part of the livery of Manly Cabs’ taxis. Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy ( Policy ): the Disputed Domain Names were identical or confusingly similar to a name, trademark or service mark in which the Complainant had rights; and.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

(I am unaware of any reported comparison, but I did find the latter compared to a toilet flushing and have seen the former’s trademark suffer indignities at times too ). The object then is to hear out all sides, and offer some thoughts on the recent clamor around acoustic marks and the questions that they present.

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The IPKat

MAY 29, 2023

The second edition offers revised, or wholly rewritten chapters to the overlaps discussed in the first edition so as to reflect recent developments, as well as to include new chapters (the overlap between privacy and copyright law; privacy and secrecy; trademarks certification marks and collective marks; and IP and traditional knowledge).

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The TTABlog

APRIL 22, 2022

The Board ruled that the proposed mark "would be perceived by consumers as a widely used social and political message and therefore merely informational in nature, as opposed to a source indicator of Applicant's goods and services."

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Traverse Legal Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

What is Software-as-a-Service (SAAS)? The rise of cloud services marked a significant shift in how we interact with software. We provide comprehensive IP services, including trademark clearance and registration, copyright protection, and drafting work-for-hire agreements to secure ownership of software code and related assets.

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