Indiana Intellectual Property Law

JANUARY 6, 2025

Delta Faucet Company , a prominent manufacturer of kitchen and bathroom fixtures, alleges that Justin and Andrew Bundrick engaged in unauthorized sales of Delta-branded products via Amazon storefronts SummitMerch (previously BunjiSolutions) and A.B.Sales . Continue reading

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Madrid Protocol provides a simplified mechanism towards even more unifying international registration for trademarks to overcome such hurdles. This blog will examine the features, benefits, effective functioning, and strategies on how best to use the Madrid Protocol to protect the brand globally.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 8, 2025

Introduction Customs law and trademark law operate at a crucial interface when it comes to protecting intellectual property rights (IPRs) and against counterfeiting. The Trademarks Act, 1999, gives trademark protection to the identity of brands.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 16, 2023

NON-FUNGIBLE TOKENS AND TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT: WHERE DOES THE LAW STAND? StockX, LLC, Nike filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against StockX, LLC, an online resale sneaker retailer, in February 2022 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Trademarks are very important business assets because they distinguish products and embody reputation. The judgment made budget retailers realize the price they must pay for imitating established brands and stressed the virtue of originality in design, even within the lower end of the market. [3] Dongre and Ors. V Whirlpool Co.

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Kashishipr

MAY 11, 2022

The single color or color combination of a product’s packaging can obtain Trademark Protection only if it is capable enough to be recognized by the general public as unique or belonging to a specific brand. It also encourages safeguarding the interests of the traders and consumers in the market. For more visit: [link].

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Hermès argued that Rothschild’s usage of “MetaBirkin” was akin to a trademark, namely to “brand a product line, and to attract public attention and signify source.” All eyes are on the court as they navigate this new digital terrain and attempt to balance the freedom rights of creators against the IP rights of consumer brands.

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Likelihood of Confusion

JULY 7, 2022

The post WAL-ZYR versus ZYRTEC: Allergic to legislating trademark law? I have no problem using the TTABlog for a blog launching point every week. Why would I when I can riff on a post such as this one, about an. appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 7, 2025

All of these bring a new dynamism with them and, inevitably, challenges–and opportunities–in the field of intellectual property, most particularly trademarks. 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.

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The IPKat

JULY 20, 2021

We soon learn that "Trademark Law Reform" refers to aspirations to tackle contemporary problems in trade mark law worldwide, whether by means of legislative overhaul or not, put to paper by some of the world's leading experts. But make no mistake: behind the cover is a veritable treasure trove of thought-provoking scholarship.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 30, 2024

2023 was an active year in Canadian trademark law. Canadian Courts addressed a wide range of issues, from licensing to comparative advertising to co-branding. Notable changes also emerged from the Canadian Trademarks Office. Additionally, many trademark fees increased by 20-35%.

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Intepat

APRIL 25, 2025

The growing reliance on NFTs necessitates careful evaluation of their implications, not just for creators and brands, but also for consumers and regulators navigating this uncharted territory. 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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Likelihood of Confusion

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The post Best of 2013: WAL-ZYR versus ZYRTEC: Allergic to legislating trademark law? I have no problem using the TTABlog for a blog launching point every week. Why would I when I can riff on a post such. appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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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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Patently-O

MARCH 12, 2025

Sazerac Brands, LLC , 2023-1682 (Fed. March 12, 2025) In an interesting trademark decision, the Federal Circuit has clarified that terms once considered generic do not necessarily remain permanently unregistrable. provides important guidance on genericness timing and addresses a question of first impression in trademark law.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As a result, the rise of hypersensitivity to religion, religious texts, and religious symbols determines the jurisprudence around the utilisation of such marks under Indian trademark law, even if they are not strictly prohibited. In Parul Food Specialities Pvt. DB) [9] AIR 2016 SC 461 [10] MANU/MH/1859/2017 [11] W.P.(C).

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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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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 22, 2023

As China’s importance for brand owners continues to grow, so too does the sophistication of China’s IP application processes.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 8, 2024

For startup founders, navigating the complexities of trademark law is essential for protecting your brand. These are formal disputes aimed at challenging an application or registration for a trademark. An important aspect of this process involves understanding opposition and cancellation proceedings.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 27, 2025

Loh deliver a roundup of Canadian trademark law, highlighting some of the most important new cases and practice directions from 2024. These are the key cases and legal developments that brand owners ought to know. Join us for an insightful session as our presenters Pelle Berends, Tierney G.B. Deluzio, Meika Ellis and Kwan T.

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IP Law 360

APRIL 4, 2025

A lawsuit recently filed in New York federal court marks a critical moment in the intersection of artificial intelligence and trademark law, underscoring the importance of and challenges surrounding IP owners' ability to protect their brands as AI-generated content continues to grow, says Wendy Heilbut at Heilbut LLC.

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JD Supra Law

MAY 20, 2024

Against the backdrop of Atlanta's vibrant culture and dynamic business environment, attendees can expect a diverse lineup of speakers, interactive workshops, and insightful sessions covering the latest trends and developments in trademark law, brand protection, and intellectual property. By: Foley Hoag LLP - Making Your Mark

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Nelligan Law

JANUARY 9, 2025

From a trademark agents perspective, this is like watching someone try to recreate the Mona Lisa with finger paintsclumsy, misguided, and an insult to the original. Herms has meticulously curated its brand as the zenith of luxury, the champagne-soaked pinnacle of exclusivity. Trademark law exists to prevent exactly this kind of chaos.

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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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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 12, 2024

In trademark law, the concept of distinctiveness is central to protecting your brand and ensuring it stands out in the marketplace. Understanding the levels of trademark distinctiveness can help startup founders make informed decisions when selecting and registering trademarks.

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IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Convenience store giant 7-Eleven this week sued a Chicago-based law practice called Seven Eleven Law Group for trademark infringement, alleging that the firm, which specializes in trademark matters itself, is ripping off its name and its green and white color scheme, as well as unfairly profiting off its brand.

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IP Tech Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

The recently published Draft Amendment to the Chinese Trademark Law is proposing the introduction of important changes to the current trademark system in China. This will enhance the chances of a brand to obtain a certain degree of well-known status recognition. There will be varying degrees of notoriety.

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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. Halloween costumes sit at an interesting and muddled intersection between copyright and trademark law. They are part fashion, part artwork, part branding and part character.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2024

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. The concept of unconventional trademarks has a relatively short history. Pawan Kumar case. For example, in the Cadbury v.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

As discussed on the SpicyIP blog here , the first to use system allows an entity the right to continue usage of its mark as the rightful owner, even when it is registers the same later than affected party, owing to its active efforts in brand-building and marketing of such mark. sued Mahindra Electric Automobile Ltd.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As the renewable energy sector continues to experience significant growth and attract emerging companies, it becomes essential for entrepreneurs and business owners to understand the legal landscape surrounding trademarks and potential bankruptcy issues. By: Foley & Lardner LLP

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 6, 2022

This year kicked off with new tools to help brand owners protect and enforce their marks. The use of a trademark in commerce is an important aspect of U.S. trademark law; however, an increasing number of trademark registrations have been obtained and maintained for marks that are not in use in U.S. By: Jones Day

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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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IP Law 360

AUGUST 8, 2024

The marijuana industry still lives in the shadows of trademark law while the drug remains federally illegal, leaving businesses and their lawyers to seek workarounds to protect their brands.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 31, 2023

In our previous article, Protecting Your Brand: A Primer on Canadian Trademarks, we touched upon the beginning stages of a trademark application and considerations such as, "Should I register my trademark?" and "Is the trademark available?" By: Miller Canfield

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

APRIL 1, 2025

The arbitral award, dated March 7, 2025, brings clarity to the protections available to well-known brands in Indias domain name system and underlines the risks of cybersquatting. Over the decades, it has built a reputation not just for technology, but also for its distinct brand identity. In a significant decision under the.IN

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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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