IP.com

AUGUST 19, 2024

A comprehensive IP strategy not only protects a company’s intangible assets but also drives business growth and market positioning. Effective IP management requires a multidisciplinary approach that integrates innovation, marketing, human resources, procurement, financial, and legal considerations.

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The TTABlog

JULY 6, 2021

Belmora ) had the TTAB tackled this issue, and here it reached the same outcome: cancellation of two registrations on the ground that Registrant Meenaxi used its registered marks THUMS UP and LIMCA to misrepresent the source of its soft drink products. Section 14(3) cases are as rare as a White Sox fan in Boston. 2021 U.S.P.Q.2d

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azrights

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The brand name and codes play an important role in the management of competition. Inevitably competitors will try to capture some of the market shares of any brand that discovers a lucrative market opportunity. Competitor brands were copying the company using names like Koka-Nola, Ma Coca-Co, Toka-Cola, and even Koke.

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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. The Meaning of Brand. The best way I’ve found to explain brands is by contrasting them to their unbranded commodity counterparts. But brands have a third dimension or a third purpose.

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azrights

MARCH 15, 2021

There are two drivers of brand asset strength: uniqueness and fame. For example, when you see the swoosh logo of the Nike brand you know it represents Nike even though it may be featured on its own with no name accompanying it. If an asset is less famous, it is more likely to be mistakenly attributed to a competitor’s brand.

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Patently-O

MAY 28, 2024

The Lanham Act provides for cancellation of registered trademarks by petitioners who believe they are damaged by the registration. This approach presupposes that competitors, in their pursuit of market dominance, will zealously guard against any encroachments on their trademarks, thereby indirectly safeguarding consumer interests.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 31, 2023

[Image Sources : Istock] Metaverse- a Magnet to Fashion Brands Virtual worlds provide fashion brands with the opportunity to significantly cut down on the excessive resource consumption of lifestyle and create sustainability. Not to mention, it allows for almost infinite expansion, allowing marketers to design apparel of any size.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Branding has become more important than ever, particularly in developing an online presence through search engines, various online platforms, and social media. Further, the rise of the “influencer” has opened additional opportunities to deliver brands and products to targeted demographics. Online Marketplace Protection.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

The deal market reached historic levels in recent years, with record-setting merger and acquisition activity in 2021. Markets have since cooled, with capital becoming harder to find. In most cases, this can be broken down between two central areas – technology and branding. Here, too, not all lawsuits are created equal.

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43(B)log

JANUARY 18, 2022

This seems wrong to me—like holding a skateboard nonfunctional because you can also use roller skates if you want personal wheels, or the Dippin’ Dots ice cream configuration nonfunctional because one can eat regular ice cream instead—but does provide a nice illustration of the importance of market definition to functionality determinations.

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Garrigues Blog

JULY 6, 2021

They allow companies to promote their brand image and connect with the community around them. When we start any business, one of the first things to choose is the name that will identify you in the market and, if the homework is done, it will be registered as a trademark (see a related post here ). Let us see it.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

The dramatic rise in e-commerce in the last two decades saw many brand and business owners struggling to safeguard their Intellectual Property (IP) assets in cyberspace, starting from domain names and then going onto social media handles. These are non-fungible, implying that they are unique and can never be replaced by something.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

Additionally, a name is a crucial element of personal branding, influencing perceptions, forming first impressions, and conveying character. For renowned figures, the importance of their name extends to public perception, brand identity, and professional success. It distinguishes us and shapes our sense of self.

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Patently-O

JUNE 1, 2022

That exchange included ownership rights of the LEHMAN BROTHERS trademarks. But, Barclays was not using the marks and allowed their registration to expire. Barclays opposed the whisky registration and also applied to re-register its mark. The spirit of the Lehman Brothers.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Barbie, a name synonymous with an unattainable standard of femininity and the concept of commercial feminism, was designed to captivate the toy market with all its glittery pink magnificence. Hence, it is no wonder that the battle for ownership of her trademark is also highly sought after.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

The Offices agreed with these assessments and did not believe that changes to intellectual property laws, or to the Offices’ registration and recordation practices, are necessary or advisable at this time. The USPTO has provided guidance on these issues and will continue to work with stakeholders to identify additional needs.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 2, 2022

Your Trademark Application gets approved, and you receive your registration certificate. Don’t let that Trademark Registration certificate fool you. No trademark office across the globe will ever keep a watch on the market for unauthorized use of your Registered Trademark.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 12, 2022

When a business or brand owner mishandles or infringes the Trademark Law during a trademark assignment, it could discredit the enforceability of the trademark entirely, thereby zeroing out its worth. Trademark assignment is one of the many advantages that come with obtaining a trademark registration.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A trademark exists in the form of an expression, slogan, or any other sign identifying the services or products of one business and distinguishing them from those of others in the market. As people associate a trademark with a brand or business, it serves as an intangible asset to your company or organization.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

These rights provide exclusive ownership and control over intangible assets, allowing creators to protect their innovations from unauthorised use, reproduction, or distribution. IPRs are crucial for startups as they safeguard their unique ideas and creations, enabling them to establish a competitive edge in the market.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A trademark is an important business asset that offers protection to a brand. Licensing your trademark can be a beneficial business strategy that can not only strengthen the brand but also allow for expansion into new markets. His exclusive ownership of the trademark rights. Advantages of Trademark Licensing.

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Kashishipr

JULY 21, 2021

The world’s largest markets for e-commerce are the United States of America, China, the United Kingdom, etc., Apart from e-commerce websites, counterfeiters have also started creating fake websites that mimic the look and feel of the genuine brand’s website.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 16, 2021

As a lawyer, we tend to advise that the registration of your IP is of utmost importance since it affords multiple rights to the owner which assist them in their enforcement. In case federal law permits the registration of trade secrets and confidential information, it must be registered as in the case of the United States.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

‘Influencer marketing,’ albeit a new word, has emerged as one of the most effective strategies to create money across all industries. However, in order to have legal proof of ownership, it is always advisable to register for copyright registration. Obtain legal ownership verification. Trademarks.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

As, the scent of a product alone makes it barred from registration process it relies upon the owner to prove it distinct apart from other features. Smell in itself is such feature that is functional in nature tends to fail being a part of trademark registration. the famous case of Ralf Seikmannv.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 5, 2023

A trademark is a valuable intellectual property that businesses use to differentiate their brand from their competitors’ in the market. It is not in your best interests to broaden the specification to include items or services that the firm does not aim to market. Avoid well-known brands.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 13, 2023

Pirate site brands, including 123movies, Putlocker, Kisscartoon, 123movieshub, and GoMovies, were suddenly recognized all over the world, despite in many cases having been copied from ‘pirate’ brands already in existence. Running in parallel, news began to emerge of big changes at Zoro.to. Aniwatch.to

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 17, 2022

When it comes to promoting, marketing, and advertising, social media is one of the most effective and powerful ways. As per a report, influencer marketing investment is expected to reach $15 billion in 2022. It currently accounts for about 15% of the entire revenue spent on global advertising.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Keep in mind the generators are trained on existing material, including things that are protected by copyright and trademark law and registration and patents. used in those generated logos retain the ownership to that original art and do not give you a license to use it exclusively. Can you use it in the ways you want to?

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 26, 2022

for unlawfully manufacturing, importing, advertising, marketing, selling, and distributing unauthorized, counterfeit versions of its popular CAKE brand of hemp-derived Delta-8 products. The logo is registered with the Copyright Office, and AFK applied for trademark registration as well. AKF sued LCF etc. 3d 1068 (9th Cir.

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43(B)log

JULY 3, 2023

Industria, based on Colombia, produces and distributes food products under two relevant brand names: Zenú and Ranchera. They’re successful brands: approximately $300,000,000 annually in sales of Zenú products and $100,000,000 in sales of Ranchera products.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

In turn, this attracts interest from businesses ranging from fashion and sports brands, sport teams, designers, game developers, and other content owners. To avoid this risk, the Chinese market has created a different Chinese name for NFTs: Digital Collection (数字藏品, hereafter also referred as “DC”). Ownership and Enforcement.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In this release, we will discuss how a cannabis business can use trademarks for brand protection – despite the fact that federal law prohibits filing a cannabis-related trademark. In trademark law, the first use of a mark within a territory typically establishes trademark ownership in that territory.

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azrights

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The difficulty with colour as a brand identifier is that there is no interim legal protection available to rely on as you build up recognition. In practice, there is a constant interplay between use of identifiers and ownership of them. Enforcement of your rights prevents market confusion. Colour Trade Marks.

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The TTABlog

APRIL 6, 2022

Applicant ADOL sought registration of the marks SKËNDERBEU and GJERGJ KASTRIOTI SKËNDERBEU (Stylized) for "beverages from wine distillates, namely, brandy and grape brandy." Fraud: Illyrian alleged that ADOL committed fraud by falsely claiming ownership of the subject marks. See also Chem. Conmar Form Sys.,

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IIPRD

JANUARY 24, 2023

According to a report titled “$1Tn India Fintech Opportunity”, by Chiratae Ventures and Ernest and Young, Indian Fintech is expected to record a revenue of $200 Billion, it also emphasised that the market for digital lending, which is anticipated to expand to a book size of $515 billion by 2030.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

They by using social sites such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Snapchat , and many other,create ad revenue, brand endorsement prospects, as well as other income sources. Influencing others via social media is one of the most influential and efficient method of marketing and they get good pay out from it.

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