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PUMA Sues Competitor for Alleged Trademark and Patent Infringement

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

PUMA SE , based in Herzogenaurach, Germany, is a multi-national company that designs and manufactures athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories. is a Delaware Corporation, with its principal place of business in Somerville, Massachusetts and is one of the top five sportswear brands in the world by revenue.

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From Fruit to Fortune: Apple’s Trademark Journey and Their Fierce Protection Strategy

Intepat

Apple’s smart business strategies have successfully upheld the validity of its trademark, preventing it from being diluted. This success is largely attributed to Apple’s effective trademarking of various designs and sounds related to its products and services. Cracking the Code: What Sets Apple’s Trademark Apart?

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or businesses for their creations or inventions. There are several types of IPRs that startups should be aware of: Patents: Patents protect new inventions and grant exclusive rights to the inventor for a limited period.

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How to Enforce Intellectual Property Without A Lot of Money

Patent Trademark Blog

You may be wondering why bother getting a patent if it’s too expensive to enforce it. Let me share some good news for startups and small businesses that might change your mind about patenting. Second, you can add your trademark registration to the Amazon brand registry. How to enforce trademarks inexpensively.

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Don’t Get Cheesed – Protect Your Video Game’s Intellectual Property

LexBlog IP

Note any elements of the game that are particularly new and creative or representative of your brand. Consider how you’re going to bring the game to market and to your business plan. Design patent filing – U.S. This provides an outline for your IP legal team of the scope of what needs to be protected.

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Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Art Law Journal

This type of Intellectual Property protects words, symbols, slogans, or even sounds that identify products or services and distinguishes the brand from competitors. A situation like that could put a company out of business. Anyone who then tries to use the name Alligator for their shirt brand would be infringing the trademark.

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Which Types of IP (Intellectual Property) Protection Do Artists Need?

Art Law Journal

They can force the infringing company to change their name, destroy all the products in inventory along with any business materials containing the infringing name, as well as require hefty damage awards payments to the trademark holder by the infringing person or company. Utility and Design Patents. Trademark requirements.