Erik K Pelton

MARCH 11, 2022

The Commission is soliciting written comment, data, and arguments concerning the need for such a rulemaking to prevent persons, entities, and organizations from impersonating government agencies or staff and businesses or their agents.” ” More than 100 comments were submitted. They can all be found at [link]. Comments of Erik M.

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IIPRD

MARCH 13, 2025

Intellectual Property Rights are the bundle of rights given to the owner or creator of IP by the virtue of law that governs that specific IP. Trademarks are governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 in India. It helps in building brand identity, goodwill and consumer trust. These are governed by the Copyright Act, 1957.

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The IPKat

APRIL 10, 2025

The wine brand has been around since the nineteenth century and its trade marks are well-known. This was a strict rule, tempered only by an exception for well-known pre-existing trade marks that were identical to the name of a specified region, who may continue to use that brand name if it meets certain conditions.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Much like regular websites operated by governments, companies, organizations, and the general public, most internet-based piracy services can be accessed using a domain name. Domain names also play an important role in conveying branding and as a result can be worth considerable sums of money.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 9, 2022

With Brexit being "behind" us, the UK government is now looking to improve and modernize the protection of intellectual property rights. As a first step, the UK announced that it has joined the Global Brands Database made available by WIPO. The government also mentioned that it will look into joining the WIPO DAS system for designs.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 8, 2022

In this blog we will talk about the process of registration and what type of protection is provided under the designs act. 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. Website Designs.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 9, 2022

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. Registration is the procedure of filing a particular mark/ name under the respective authority of legal statutes.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

This is achieved through a provision under which contracting parties may require applicants to file information on traditional cultural expressions and traditional knowledge relevant to the eligibility for registration of the design. This traditional craft is of tremendous cultural value in North India and has been practiced for centuries.

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The following is an excerpt from my book, Building a Bold Brand. Trademark registration with the United States Patent and Trademark. The basic government filing fee is. as low as $225, and the resulting trademark registration provides a. registration certificate looks great framed on an office wall to. your brand.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 6, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of my book video Building a Bold Brand Chapter 6: Why Apply to Register Trademark registration with the USPTO has tremendous value. A trademark registration is a tangible asset that can be assigned, licensed, or used as collateral in the sale of a business.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 27, 2021

Coca-Cola Company has a rich history and well-established global brand in its products originating in the U.S. It has also purchased and invested in the development of other brands and distribution of beverage products outside of the U.S., including in India. By: Dorsey & Whitney LLP

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

This is an exciting time for cannabis entrepreneurs as the US government is poised to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III drug in a move that recognizes cannabis’ medical and therapeutic uses and may open the door for new cannabis trademark registrations. By: Clark Hill PLC

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Trademarks Act, 1999, gives trademark protection to the identity of brands. As against this, customs law governs the entry and exit of goods in and out of the country under the Customs Act, 1962. The process involves:- Submitting trademark details and evidence of registration.

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The IPKat

APRIL 19, 2025

Antony Taubman has served as Director of the Intellectual Property, Government Procurement and Competition Division of the WTO and as Director of the Traditional Knowledge Division of WIPO. Further details and registration here. Further details and registration here. Details and registration here.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 19, 2022

That’s where there are some costs involved, both government fees and attorney’s fees, if you’re working with a lawyer, as I recommend. Having that registration also allows your brand to use the ®. It’s much easier to get a takedown when you have a registered trademark standing behind your brand.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Non-conventional or Non-Traditional trademarks such as sounds, color, shape, scent or any other motion marks have emerged as a new innovative tools widely being used in the todays changing and competitive market era that redefine how brands connect with the public at large.

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 6, 2025

Slogans play a crucial role in branding, serving as memorable and important expressions of a companys identity. In Brazil, slogans are eligible for trademark registration, but their acceptance has historically been limited by strict requirements for distinctiveness and functionality.

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The IPKat

JULY 14, 2024

On Friday, the Russian Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) announced the registration of a new geographical indication (GI): the "Melitopol Cherry". The registration of the appellation of origin in Ukraine was finalised in September 2020.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 5, 2022

The Trade Marks Act, 1999 governs and deals with the mechanism of registration, protection, and illegal use of trademarks in India. Creating a brand image for the goods/services in the minds of the public at large. Trademark Registration safeguards the brand or business name from unauthorized use. Class Search.

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Intepat

APRIL 23, 2025

In the contemporary music industry, a band’s or artist’s name, logo, and visual identity constitute critical brand assets, demanding the same rigorous protection afforded to their musical compositions. This accrued recognition forms the bedrock of their brand equity. Consider the trajectory of a musical act.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 5, 2022

The second reason is that there’s been a little bit of activity in the government’s efforts to fight trademark scams. First of all, it’s going to take many months or maybe even a year to complete the registration process because that’s how long it takes for anybody when they file a new application.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

A recent trend in branding, however, is the use of non-traditional trademarks such as haptic markings. These markings play a crucial role in differentiating brands and improving the customer experience. The importance of tactile branding in the space, beverage, and high-end goods industries has been well-established. [1]

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Patently-O

APRIL 1, 2022

Still, when I saw the brand name CLEAR as applied to footwear, I did not expect for the shoes to be transparent. . 557, 563 (1980) (“The government may ban forms of communication more likely to deceive the public than to inform it.”). Hudson Gas & Elec. of New York, 447 U.S. ”).

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 16, 2021

Recently, USPTO Commissioner for Trademarks David Gooder wrote on the USPTO Director’s Forum Blog that registrations for U.S. This has affected trademark registrants from the very beginning of the application process. trademarks are up 63% from the same period in 2020. First Action Pendency (months) in Q1 of 2020 was 2.8

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 26, 2025

Union of India The Delhi HC passed a slew of directions to the Union of India including directing the Union Government to allocate 974 crore to the National Fund for Rare Diseases (NFRD). Lokesh Vyas dwells on these questions in his post in the aftermath of SRAIs registration! This and a lot more in this weeks SpicyIP Weekly Review.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Domain Name Registrations Surge According to Russian cybersecurity firm Angara Security , registrations of domain names with a movie or TV show theme began to surge at the start of the month. The company says that between February 1 and February 10 alone, registrations were up 64% on similar registrations for the whole of January.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Europe’s governing body facilitates piracy research and helps to arrange voluntary anti-piracy agreements. These include the Commission’s “ Joinup ” initiative which bills itself as the “one-stop shop for interoperable, open, and free digital government ICT solutions.”

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Intepat

APRIL 10, 2022

Trademark Registration for MSME. The Government offers several supports to companies registered in MSME. Additionally, trademark registrations for MSMEs are relatively cost-effective, and it is a simple trademark process that can be done online. This will enable MSMEs to stand out among large-scale corporate brands.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 11, 2024

Trademarks are traditionally considered to be connected with visual elements that include logos, brand names, as well as packaging however, the field of trademarks has widened and it includes non-traditional marks, such as smells, sounds, colors etc. Iconic scents like Chanel No. Iconic scents like Chanel No.

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Trademark Registration Fees. When it comes to trademark registration fees in India, there are several essential things to keep in mind. Second, trademark registration requires renewal every ten years to continue protecting your brand. Trademark Registration Cost. The basic trademark registration fee is ONLY Rs.4500/-

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

There’s always been a fee when filing the appeal, but there are now fees when filing the appeal brief, and there are fees (these are government fees I’m talking about) when requesting a hearing. It’s always three judges that are assigned to a case. A couple of changes in 2021. And I’ve talked about that in the past.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The Trade Marks Act, 1999 governs the use of trademarks in India. It concerns with the registration and protection of trademarks for products and services alike from being used deceptively, false marks. That, whether the respondent exploit the unfair advantage of the petitioner brands goodwill in the trademark application?

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Abhishek, in two interviews ( here and her e ), has argued that the FSA explicitly stated that all brand, IPR, copyright, TMs (whatever that means) of the Lodha business, including Lodha and Lodha group, would belong to the Lodha Developers Private Limited (Macrotech Developers).

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Intepat

MARCH 13, 2025

As such, the United Nations Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, Including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, 1967 (Outer Space Treaty) specifically establishes that outer space, and the celestial bodies present in it cannot be subject to any national jurisdiction.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 2, 2022

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is a statutory body established on 5 th August, 2011, under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regulated under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. This is the 14 digit registration or license number that is printed on all food packages.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

” And one of my favorite, favorite videos and items that I’ve worked on in the past is called The Long and Winding Road of Trademark Registration for a couple of reasons. And in many respects, whether it takes six months or a year or two years to get a registration, doesn’t matter so much.

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Intepat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Thus, trademark registration is necessary to protect its unauthorized usage by others. However, trademark registration provides a territorial right, whereby when a trademark is registered in India, the registration provides protection only within India.

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