IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This blog will examine the features, benefits, effective functioning, and strategies on how best to use the Madrid Protocol to protect the brand globally. National Examination- In sending it to the country of designation for trademark examination, the trademark office in that country will rely on its laws in reviewing the said application.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 16, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of my book video Building a Bold Brand Chapter 3: Bold Brands are Everywhere. Bold brands, great trademarks, memorable logos, and witty slogans are all around us. Searching for a new brand name is difficult, but the extra effort and perseverance is absolutely worthwhile.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 8, 2022

Pirates Expolit Payment Processor Branding. According to AAPA, among other things the inclusion of payment processor logos on payment portals gives them an air of legitimacy while damaging the processors’ brands. PayPal is committed to finding a workable solution to combat piracy’s impact on the industry and on their brand.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2024

We are not in it for the money (hopefully), but mostly (hopefully) for the impact that we can make on our students and colleagues lives, as well as to contribute to the process of healthy law and policy-making. In copyright law terms, very often that data could correspond to individual human expression.

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The IPKat

MARCH 25, 2025

The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the review of The Handbook of Fashion Law (eds. Heres what Spyros writes: The cover image portrays a photograph of Signor Valentino himself, in his atelier in the 1960s Fashion law has now been fully established as a field of study, research, and practice worldwide.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 30, 2024

As the 2024 Paris Olympics draws near, many brands are eager for an opportunity to partner with Olympic athletes to enhance brand visibility and grow market share in competitive industries.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Mahindra, Tanishka Goswami analyzes the Court’s findings on the importance of house marks in infringement assessment, and the nature of the relevant market. She graduated from National Law University, Delhi in 2023 & enjoys reading and writing on copyright laws. Tanishka is an advocate at the High Court of MP.

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Nelligan Law

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The latest batch of potential NXT stars features names that sound like they could belong to action movie protagonists, luxury cologne brands, or the cast of a high-budget Netflix drama. Osiris Griffin feels like an ancient warrioror maybe a sneaker brand. sounds like a name with real marketing potential.

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Intepat

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Introduction Trademark law is mainly governed by two key principles: “first to file” and “first to use.” ” While countries like China focus on the “first to file” rule, India gives more importance to those who first use a trademark in the market. trademark law. Banff, Ltd.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

There are dozens of recognizable brands in the illegal streaming market, all jostling for position in a chaotic market where trademarks are copied even more readily than movies or live TV streams. In Latin America, one brand stands out more than most, and not just because it has a bright orange logo.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 2, 2024

Tejas is a third-year law student at National Law University, Delhi, and is interested in the evolution of IPR law and its growth in India. Image from here Manu Bhaker’s Olympics Victory: Do Brands Violate Publicity Rights by Putting out Congratulatory Posts?

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

According to the complaint, Atlas Van Lines was founded in 1948 and has become a globally recognized brand, with over 430 independent agencies and partners in 140 countries. Defendants AMG and UBM are accused of using the “Atlas” name and logo on their website , and in their marketing materials.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The Entertainment Software Association ( ESA ) has submitted its latest overview of “ Notorious Markets ” to the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR). These submissions serve as input for the USTR’s yearly overview of piracy ‘markets’ which helps to shape the U.S. Government’s global copyright enforcement agenda going forward.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Protection of trademarks is important for the following reasons: Preservation of brand identity Prevention of customer confusion Business investment protection Fair Competition Innovation in branding Famous infringement cases within the areas of intellectual property underline complex legal issues and stakes involved. Dongre and Ors.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

INTRODUCTION For a long time, logos, names, and jingles have been the mainstays of trademark law. 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. are two examples.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 8, 2025

The United States Trade Representative ( USTR ) published its annual Out-of-Cycle Review of Notorious Markets a few hours ago. This brand has been around for many years as new versions typically come online when others are taken offline. — A copy of the USTRs 2024 Review of Notorious Markets is available here (pdf).

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Geographical indications bring a sense of security that protects unique property that belongs to a particular geographical location, increasing its value in the market. By throwing more light on the market economy and local market, it can be noted that G.I. tags have a significant impact.

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Intepat

APRIL 25, 2025

These disputes revolve around issues of copyright infringement, trademark violations, and ownership of digital assets, presenting novel challenges to intellectual property (IP) law. The Intersection of Fashion and NFTs The fashion industrys adoption of NFTs has transformed how brands and creators interact with consumers.

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Nelligan Law

AUGUST 4, 2023

Murphy’s Law prevails however, and I am sitting on the computer now waiting for new sizes of the one “must have” shoe to release at midnight… I digress. As I embarked on this journey to secure the latest Nikes for each member of my family, I couldn’t help but marvel at the intriguing world of Canadian sneaker law.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Later in 2012, the RIAA submitted its regular report to the United States Trade Representative, requesting various sites to be branded notorious pirate markets. Servicing the local market in the Czech Republic, the platforms also rewarded uploaders based on the popularity of their files. . ” Crack Open The Champagne?

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 27, 2024

While influencer marketing has become popular in the creator space, it doesnt come without risks. From IP infringement to FTC compliance, Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow discuss the key issues surrounding brand endorsement deals in this archive two-part episode of The Briefing. By: Weintraub Tobin

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

recent circular on procurement of drugs, non-obviousness test under the patents law, and the Hamburg Regional Court’s decision in Robert Kneschke v LAION e.V. Taming the ‘LAION’: Lessons for Harmonising AI and Copyright Law Unpacking the Hamburg Regional Court’s landmark ruling in Robert Kneschke v. Nexxbase Marketing Pvt.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 16, 2022

In September 2019, the IPTV market was thrown into turmoil following a huge law enforcement operation in Europe. Italy’s Guardia di Finanza (GdF), a law enforcement agency under the authority of the Minister of Economy and Finance, reported that the main targets were IPTV management system Xtream-Codes and its operators.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 7, 2025

A trademark would be the asset that holds together a brand identity for a business, ensuring that its goods or services remain differentiated from others in the marketplace. They protect businesses against “Unfair Competition” by preventing others from using that equity of the trade brand.

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Intepat

MARCH 25, 2025

INTRODUCTION A distinct scent has immense recall value and the potential to become a powerful identifier of a brand. Several luxury brands, including Tom Ford, Chanel, and Dior, annually invest millions into developing and marketing their signature perfumes. billion in 2025.

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Corsearch

JANUARY 31, 2025

For many brands, the holiday season brings a surge of infringements on across marketplaces and social media. To keep up with this increased seasonal activity, its critical that brand protection strategies are both flexible and targeted to priority platforms.

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 11, 2023

The original lawsuit was filed against luis Fonsi, the original performer of Despacito , alleging that the hit song made an unlawful use of their 1989 riddim entitled Fish Market (better known as Poco Man Jam ). 3: Zara Sues “Responsible” Brand Thilikó for “Passing Off” Zara Wares, Photos as its Own.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 29, 2025

London, UK A fizzing legal battle is brewing in the Intellectual Property world as Thatcher Cider, a renowned British cider brand, locks horns with supermarket giant Aldi over an alleged Trade Mark infringement. However, the High Court ruled in Aldis favour.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 31, 2025

By: Irwin IP LLP

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Reason Behind This Evolutionary Development Brand and companies have made it a trend to evolve from time to time creating variants over their original/ main or core mark. It strengthens brand awareness, builds a better rapport, and a more intimate Business-to-consumer relation which builds trust and faith in their product.

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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. With the release of the highly anticipated Barbie movie, Mattel takes the brand narrative to new heights.

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The IPKat

MARCH 24, 2025

Nevertheless, the Board highlighted that some of these materials could only serve as secondary evidence that can support the primary evidence, namely surveys, market studies, and statements from professional bodies or specialised public. This was mainly due to the very narrow scope of the primary evidence.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 3, 2025

In part 2 of our social media marketing series, Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow deep dive into the unique legal risks brands face when navigating social media. From FTC compliance to IP infringement and content clearance, discover the essentials for protecting your brand in the digital age on this archive episode of The Briefing.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 1, 2024

Copyright law crafted decades ago to prevent infringement in an analog world has in many cases held up remarkably well in the digital age. In the United States, the existence of a loophole in copyright law had been an open secret for some time. A Brand New Start or Just Hype After taking so long to arrive, expectations were high.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 3, 2025

In part 2 of our social media marketing series, Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow deep dive into the unique legal risks brands face when navigating social media. From FTC compliance to IP infringement and content clearance, discover the essentials for protecting your brand in the digital age on this archive episode of The Briefing.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2024

However, as markets grow increasingly innovative, non-traditional marks have emerged, referred to as unconventional trademarks. As intellectual property laws evolve, accommodating unconventional trademarks becomes pivotal, highlighting their growing commercial and legal significance in a highly competitive and creative global economy.

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Nelligan Law

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Intellectual property rights, including trademarks, are vigilantly protected, and trademark agents work tirelessly to safeguard the identity and uniqueness of brands. When Haribo’s branding is replicated on cannabis-infused gummies, it violates trademark rights and raises serious safety concerns.

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