The TTABlog

JUNE 24, 2024

Despite all the hoopla about the Supreme Court's rulings in Tam , Brunetti , and Elster , how much do those rulings affect the everyday practice of trademark law? One could argue that Amazon and its Brand Registry have had much more of an impact.As Fromer, Jeanne C. and McKenna, Mark P.,

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 11, 2023

Brand owners doing business in Canada should be aware of some of the most important cases and developments emerging within the last year. This overview highlights some recent notable trademark decisions that could impact your business. Please see full Newsletter below for more information. By: Dentons

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 9, 2024

Speakers: Kwan T Loh, Olivier Jean-Lévesque, Nora Labbancz, Reagan Seidler In this webinar, Smart & Biggar's Trademarks team will provide a roundup of Canadian IP law by highlighting some of the most important new laws, cases, and practice directions from 2023 that brand owners should be aware of when doing business in Canada.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Introduction Trademarks are an important division of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) as it considerably contributes in identification and promotion of a product. A well- known trademark helps the consumers in spotting the difference between similar products by educating them about the product which results in informed choices.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 11, 2024

INTRODUCTION Trademarks are vital part of modern day commerce because they act as distinctive and unique symbols that enable consumers to recognise and distinguish goods and services offered by different providers. Image Sources: Shutterstock] The primary legislative basis for smell trademark regulation in the US is the Lanham Act.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 3, 2023

Safeguard Your Brand: How Choosing the Wrong Trademark Lawyer Can Kill Your Brand @media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6402f22ad89cf2570{display: 80 (1950) trademark rights were lost because the mark ESCALATOR had become generic and therefore lost its trademark status.

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azrights

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Let’s begin by considering the terminology as it’s all too common when it comes to brands to find people have different meanings in mind. I’ll then explain the role of trademarks and why and how to be strategic with them. The Meaning of Brand. But brands have a third dimension or a third purpose. They save us time.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

In today’s world, businesses are constantly striving to stay as distinct as possible by creating products with an element of uniqueness incorporated into them. This may include creating products with certain distinct features, such as a particular smell or a sound that is exclusive to the product and the brand.

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IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to a $113 million verdict an Oklahoma maker of radio control systems won in a trademark fight against its former partners in Europe, a dispute that has the potential to change how brand owners use U.S. courts to enforce trademarks against foreign businesses, attorneys told Law360.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 26, 2021

To answer that and other questions about Halloween costumes, we have to step back and look at how copyright and trademark law apply to costumes. Since the costume doesn’t have a mask or any accessories, from a copyright standpoint, it’s likely not breaking any laws. Trademark and Halloween Costumes. Bottom Line.

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Corsearch

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Want to know how to boost the valuation of a business? Invest in brand strength. Put simply, brand strength (sometimes known also as brand equity) is the value that is carried by a brand. It denotes a consumer’s perception of a brand, or the value invested in it by a business over time.

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Intepat

JUNE 25, 2024

Introduction Trademark licensing is a legal phenomenon where a trademark owner (Licensor) grants permission to another (Licensee) to use the trademark on mutually agreed terms and conditions. Hence, it reduces the uncertainty associated with the licensing of trademarks.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 14, 2022

Navigating Brand Protection and Trademarks for Social Media Influencers. Building a brand or business as an influencer on social media is not easy. Not only are you tasked with building a successful, recognizable brand, you’re building yourself as the brand. When to register for a trademark.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 31, 2023

If you have come across such ads and have wondered whether such use of a mark infringes the mark of the luxury brand, then you are not alone. Image from here Smells like Luxury, Does it cost a Trademark Battle? Taking a step back, trademark infringement under Section 29(2)(b) of the Act requires proving the following: 1.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 11, 2022

In our continuing effort to combat trademark scams and raise awareness of this important issue, we have recently submitted comments to the FTC. Because there are many types of fraud and government impersonation, only a handful of other commenters mentioned trademark issues. ” More than 100 comments were submitted. Introduction.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The process for registering a trademark in India begins with the filing of an application with the Intellectual Property India (IPI), the national trademark office. The application must include the details of the applicant, the class of goods or services for which the trademark will be used, and a representation of the trademark.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 30, 2023

Nonetheless, trademark infringement has grown to be a serious problem there, with legal repercussions for the owners. Thus, raising a very valid question that whether a themed restaurants violate trademark rights of the show it is based upon? Theft of trademarks may be a bigger issue for character-themed cafés.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Top Trademark Trends of 2021. 2021 was a busy year in the world of trademarks. The uncertainties of COVID in a second year couldn’t stop huge application filing numbers and many developments in the world of trademarks. Trademark scams continued to proliferate, despite some increased efforts to crack down.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The year saw many trademark stories in the news as backlogs continued at the USPTO even while application filing numbers dropped from their all time highs during the two previous years. Here are the biggest trademark stories of 2022 that we have been following at EMP&A. Celebrity trademark messes. Queen of Christmas.

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Corsearch

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Name saturation is an existential challenge for every industry that harnesses trademark law to protect its brand. Read on as we explore how you can conquer the likelihood of confusion in your pharmaceutical trademarks. A key difference arises, however, when comparing brand name and generic name confusion.

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

As we ring in 2024, sip some champagne and make a resolution to check in on your trademark portfolio more often. You may have launched new brands or drastically redesigned your logo since you last interacted with the USPTO. Similarly, if you expect to launch in new markets, lay the groundwork with a trademark application.

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IP Intelligence

JANUARY 1, 2024

As the new year gets underway, we want to flag the newest misleading trademark email scams, as these communications have become more advanced in their targeting. Recently, the fraudulent scammers have become more sophisticated with their solicitations by claiming to be attorneys or law firms with expertise in trademark law.

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azrights

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Last week’s newsletter How to avoid the biggest brand management mistakes , highlighted that the role of our business name and signs like logos, taglines, characters, or sounds is to enable buyers to recognise that it’s us.

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Corsearch

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

For brands and rights holders, these technologies mean a change in consumer behavior, a shift towards more immersive digital engagement with their customers, and an array of new business opportunities. This represents a unique opportunity for brands to reach a highly engaged user base. What Are Examples of Metaverse Platforms?

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 28, 2020

And trademarks have been along for the ride. While there were not, in my opinion, any major court developments affecting trademark owners, there have been many other events and changes that have impacted the world of trademarks over the past 12 months. The year’s biggest story impacted trademarks in a few different ways.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 12, 2022

Often, hashtags help businesses reach out to their target audience and connect with them, which may further help them attain and achieve goodwill and raise awareness about their brand. Why Take the Trademark Route? Therefore, a hashtag helps build brand image and a brand community. What’s in a #Hashtag?

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IPilogue

AUGUST 31, 2022

The global fashion distributer, ZARA is currently engaged in a trademark dispute with Amber Kotrri, the owner of “House of Zana.” In April 2022, ZARA submitted a notice of opposition to Kotrri’s trademark application, claiming that brand names were “conceptually identical” for customers.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 16, 2023

Have you ever felt lost in the labyrinth of legal jargon when it comes to protecting your creative works or brand identity? In this short blog we demystify the realms of copyright and trademarks, using the U.S. Trademarks ensure that your offerings don’t get lost in the noise of counterfeits and impersonation.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 24, 2022

By establishing a brand name, a service provider in the hospitality industry can benefit from having many customers and build a good reputation. Here in this article, we shall shed light on the relationship between Trademark Law and the hospitality sector in India. Trademark for the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Owning a trademark undoubtedly counts as one of the most valuable and crucial assets for every business company or organization. Hence, it becomes imperative not to stay ignorant about a Trademark Assignment. Moreover, trademark assignment proves to be beneficial for both parties involved.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

[Today, Betsy Rosenblatt, Rebecca Tushnet and I sent the following letter to Congress on behalf of 26 trademark academics (here’s a PDF version ). academics with expertise in trademark law. FN: Although the INFORM Act does not address directly trademark law, its provisions partially overlap with the SHOP SAFE Act.

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Intepat

JANUARY 10, 2023

A trademark is a distinctive symbol, logo, name or word that identifies a firm or line of business. It is considered to be one of the most significant assets for any business entity. By registering the trademark, a company’s products and services are easily recognised by the general public.

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IP Law 360

MARCH 30, 2022

A top Russian politician said Wednesday that the country is planning to give retailers and other businesses permission to import goods into the country outside the limits of trademark law.

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Patently-O

MAY 28, 2024

The names in this case are a bit confusing — often the case in trademark disputes. The same trademark attorney handled all these cases for Mr. Hobbs through “his” various companies. The Lanham Act provides for cancellation of registered trademarks by petitioners who believe they are damaged by the registration.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 14, 2023

Introduction A Trademark is ordinarily granted protection under two cases, viz., However, in cases of trademarks that are well known amongst the general public in their specific sector of business wherein, they are applied, dilution of the mark takes place. However, this only applies to Well-known Trademarks.

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Traverse Legal Blog

JANUARY 26, 2021

With the legalization of various forms of marijuana in some states, products involving Cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp have been rapidly entering the market, and businesses are seeking to protect their brands in this growing market. Can you Trademark the Name of a Marijuana Strain?

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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. Image Sources: Shutterstock] Amid this growth, the issue of trademark infringement is faced by the trademark owners in online marketplaces.

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