IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Introduction An artist’s ideas, be it for a renowned painting, sculpture, novel, technological design, jewelryor fashion are his own. However, many a times, we witness these designs being copied or recreated. A copyright protection is the ability of a designer to protect his original designs through the copyright laws.

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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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Traverse Legal Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

We represent entertainers, celebrities, and influencers looking to monetize their name, likeness, and voice, endorsing third-party brands. “Influencer Marketing” and “Social Media Brand Endorsement” have become big business. This means they also own and need to license the copyright to the brand.

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WIPO Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Taibo Bacar, the celebrated Mozambican fashion designer, talks about what it takes to build an international fashion brand and the next steps in his pioneering business adventure.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 1, 2024

In today’s competitive market, the visual appeal and unique ornamental design of a product can be as crucial to its success as its name or functionality. One way to protect the look and feel of your company’s products is with a design patent. By: McAfee & Taft

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43(B)log

JULY 3, 2024

The solicitations included original clothing designs, lookbooks, and other promotional material meant to highlight the designer’s international acclaim in the fashion industry. Ultimately, the fashion conglomerate did not make time to meet with the designer or decide to work with her. any and all designers and stylists.”

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

How to Register IP for your Clothing Your new clothing brand may have a variety of IP to protect. Need to protect your clothing brand? Contact US patent and trademark attorney Vic Lin at 949-223-9623 or email vlin@icaplaw.com to explore how we can register your clothing brand’s trademarks, patents and copyrights.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 9, 2023

21, 2023) Deetsch alleged that he owned design patents for CPAP pillow products, which the Lei defendants infringed. They also allegedly used Deetch’s image in ads and on packaging, and allegedly falsely claimed on Amazon that their pillow products “were designed in the United States but are manufactured in China.”

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IP Watchdog

MAY 23, 2024

Applications for design patents have surged in recent years, with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reporting a 20% increase in applications over the last five years.

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IP Watchdog

JULY 30, 2024

The conventional wisdom given to burgeoning designers is never to name your brand after yourself.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2024

text of decision in Global Brand v Rae Dunn Design, 23-CV-1644 (DEH) January 9, 2024 Here, while defendant’s own mark prominently appeared alongside plaintiff’s mark on its packaging, whether this was fair use could not be determined at the 12b6 stage.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 3, 2024

Creating new business and product names, designs, and logos is a daunting task to those looking to launch develop their brands. In addition to wanting something memorable and appealing, trademark attorneys recommend avoiding existing words or phrases in order to create something unique and distinctive within the relevant marketplace.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 18, 2023

Introduction The Plaintiff asserted that its hipster whiskey bottle design, which was inspired by the shape of a smartphone and intended to fit into a hip pocket, was novel due to its rectangular shape, smooth rounded shoulders, V-shaped neck, rimmed rounded cap, and dimpled bottom.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Introducing Industrial Design Search , the new AI-powered image search tool within TrademarkNow that enables IP professionals to swiftly search potential designs for registration. What is the difference between industrial designs and patents? Why is it important to register your industrial designs?

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 19, 2024

The Second Circuit issued a ruling on May 28, 2024, in a trade dress case, affirming the district court's decision that Redemption Whiskey diluted the trademark and trade dress rights of Bulleit Whiskey since Redemption's bottle resembled the design of the Bulleit's distinct canteen-shaped whiskey bottles. By: Baker Donelson

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IP Law 360

MAY 28, 2024

A Philadelphia-area fashion designer has accused luxury clothing brand Louis Vuitton and its related corporate entities of allegedly copying her designs for women's apparel and fabrics.

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Copyright Alliance

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This week we’d like to introduce you to industrial designer Matthew Cunningham. He’s widely known for his “expertise in advanced vehicle design, brand futuring, and feature film concept design.”

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Fiskars Finland OY AB and Fiskars Brands Inc. and its affiliated parties (“Woodland”), asserting design patent infringement, false advertising, trade secret. collectively, “Fiskars”) sued Woodland Tools Inc. By: Irwin IP LLP

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Likelihood of Confusion

APRIL 14, 2022

This was–I thought–my kind of blog post: a guest post on Duets Blog by graphic designer Ellie Drotning: When I hear a well-known brand has. The post Best of 2012: When brands let us down appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™. Originally posted on February 21, 2012.

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Traverse Legal Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Our technology and internet lawyers are constantly contacted by Amazon sellers trying to protect their brand names and products on the Amazon marketplace. One of the most common brand protection issues involves gray market sellers and counterfeits on Amazon. There’s both good news and bad news.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

APRIL 26, 2024

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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IP Law 360

MARCH 25, 2022

has sued the companies behind the "A s Live Forever" clothing brand for allegedly selling sweats, T-shirts, hoodies and beanies that use profane, ripped-off versions of Patagonia's trademark. Sportswear company Patagonia Inc.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 8, 2022

One of them is ‘Design’ which is a composition of colors, shapes patterns, etc which add value and attraction to the product. Designs are advantageous assets that can be protected only if registered under the Designs Act, 2000. Website Designs. PROTECTION OF DESIGN. Picture Credit: Shutterstock].

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Patent Trademark Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Design or Utility Patent: What type of IP will block Amazon sellers more effectively? In addition, Amazon can resolve design patent infringement cases through design patent neutral evaluations. Owning both utility and design patents will provide the broadest scope of protection. Know which type of patent you own.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 15, 2023

Why Amazon Sellers Should Care Amazon Brand Registry In order to ensure a smoother application process for Amazon Brand Registry, the most important thing to do is to derisk your trademark application with the USPTO. Need a registered trademark to maximize full benefits of Amazon Brand Registry? Then incorporate.

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LexBlog IP

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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azrights

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Apple and MacDonalds are household brands that have lost their EU trademarks in recent years, meaning that third parties may now freely use ‘Think Different’ and Big Mac in the EU. What this means is that the legal system shifts the burden of proof so that the brand owners need to show that they’re still genuinely using their marks.

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IP Law 360

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The owner of the Naked Wolfe brand has accused two online footwear retailers of design and copyright infringement, alleging that they "slavishly copied" its chunky boot designs.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 15, 2024

One month after the Federal Circuit altered the obviousness standard for design patents in a much-anticipated en banc decision in LKQ Corporation v. GM Global Technology Operations LLC, an Arizona federal judge in Cozy Comfort vs. Top Brand held that the revised test did not warrant a new trial on an $18.4

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 12, 2023

The panelists also explored the steps companies and organizations should be taking to protect their brands and trademarks in the metaverse, how interoperability in the metaverse is likely to lead to copyright challenges, and the role of design and utility patents in. By: Venable LLP

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azrights

JUNE 27, 2023

Do you: Know what ‘brand’ means and signifies to the value of your business? Have the knowledge and skills in Brand IP and branding to be your own brand manager? You as the business owner need a solid understanding of Brand and IP so you can be its brand manager. Why brand management?

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Corsearch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

You should prepare links and screenshots as evidence for your claims of copyright, or trademark, patent, or design right infringement on Alibaba. Trademarks A trademark signifies a unique term, logo, expression, design, or emblem utilized to indicate the origin of goods and services.

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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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Olartemoure Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Fashion is not the exception , and different brands have become involved in the meta world. The virtual universe Decentraland hosted in March 2022, the first Metaverse Fashion Week which was a success, as it featured more than 70 brands, artists and designers. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

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Art Law Journal

AUGUST 11, 2021

Licensing a creative design can provide you with additional income, branding and partnership opportunities. The post How Do I License My Creative Design? Here we review what licensing is and how to do it. appeared first on Art Business Journal.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued its one millionth design patent on September 26, 2023. D1,000,000 claims the ornamental design for a dispensing comb. This milestone comes during a particularly prolific period for design patents.

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azrights

JUNE 19, 2023

Later I developed an online training course, the Legally Branded Academy, which used processes as the central approach to protecting IP, including names. I also gave access to the course to my brand protection clients. I’m now offering these processes and templates to those who enrol on the Brand Tuned program in June.

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