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IP Licensing for Business Companies & Organizations – How to Do it Right?

Kashishipr

Any form of Intellectual Property (IP) , be it a trademark, patent, or copyright, can be licensed to third parties. Through IP licensing, IP rights holders grant third parties the exclusive right to use their IP while retaining their ownership. Understanding the IP License. Creating the IP Licensing Agreement.

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UCL claim could be based on lost opportunity to register trademark

43(B)log

CasperLabs moved to dismiss two of Zamfir’s remaining claims: fraud by intentional misrepresentation and unfair business practices. But what about the new allegations that he was deprived of the benefit of a registered trademark/his unregistered trademark’s value was harmed?

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Fortifying Your Brand: Dissuading Infringers through Trademark Registration

LexBlog IP

A registered trademark serves as a deterrent to potential infringers. When competitors or unauthorized entities see a registered mark, they are less likely to attempt to capitalize on its recognition due to the legal consequences that could ensue. Minimizing Brand Confusion Brand confusion can erode consumer trust and loyalty.

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[Video] Trademark and Art Label Errors to Avoid - Webinar

JD Supra Law

As a business, the rights and privileges of registering your trademark provide the keys to understanding the potential remedies available if someone infringes on your mark. Trademarks left unregistered are more vulnerable and have minimal legal protection. Watch the webinar to learn what you have to.

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Celebrity Names and Trademark Claims: Insights from the Hobbs Winery Case

Patently-O

The Lanham Act provides for cancellation of registered trademarks by petitioners who believe they are damaged by the registration. 1064 allows cancellations by “any person who believes that he is or will be damaged” by the registered mark.

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Trademark Refusal & Copyright Registration Differences

IP and Legal Filings

Geographically Descriptive Terms: It is important to note that trademarks that include words that are geographically descriptive (like names of cities or countries) will not be eligible for registration if they create the impression that the products or services originating from other places are originating from the mentioned geographical location.

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Trademark Registrations: The Principal Register vs. Supplemental Register

Above the Fold

Provides the right to use the ® registered trademark symbol in conjunction with the trademark. Serves as a basis for filing a trademark infringement lawsuit in federal court. Provides a presumption of validity for the registered trademark. Provides a presumption of ownership of the registered trademark.