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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Registering a Trademark

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction Registration of a trademark is an important step toward building a brand on solid ground. Lack of distinctiveness to incorrect classification are among the common errors that can bring derailment upon your trademark registration.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (October 21-October 27)

SpicyIP

in Intellectual Property Law & Management Programme. on 22 October 2024 (Delhi High Court) Image from here The appellant, proprietor of the “BRUFEN” trademark, challenged the registration of the mark “MEBUFEN,” claiming deceptive similarity. The last date to apply is November 04, 2024. Mehboob Ahmad & Anr.

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Trademark Enforcement Strategies – The Ultimate Path to Protection

Kashishipr

Even if you have the Trademark Registration in place, it is essential to understand that the trademark rights are not self-executing; being the trademark owner, you are ultimately responsible for monitoring the marketplace and your use as well to safeguard well against losing the rights. Send Cease-&-Desist Letters Automatically.

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NFTs Excite Hollywood But Not Because They Can Solve Piracy

TorrentFreak

. “Although NFTs are still in their infancy, and it is difficult to predict future marketplace developments and potential uses of this new technology, the MPA currently believes that existing intellectual property law can address issues if and when they arise.” Piracy remains a concern, however.

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The Importance of Trademark Clearance Searches for Businesses

Kashishipr

It helps to identify any legal barriers to the company’s use or registration of its trademark (which can be the company business name, brand name, slogan, or logo) before the company begins to use the trademark or apply to have it registered. The same can lead to refusal of registration on the grounds of the likelihood of confusion.

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Here’s How You Can Maintain Your Trademark Registration in India

Kashishipr

Maintaining a Trademark Registration can indeed be challenging if you aren’t familiar with the Trademark Law. Firstly, it is imperative to understand what a trademark is and how it differs from other forms of Intellectual Property (IP). Some Other Crucial Aspects to Keep in Mind.

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Africa IP highlights 2023: Trade marks

The IPKat

Stephen Mouka issued a Cease and Desist Notice to the public after an X user created and shared a limited merchandise bearing the slogan. Things, however, took a different turn in when Njemanze's application and registration of Domittila as a trademark were revoked by the Trademark Tribunal. Katpost on the decision here.

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