SpicyIP

JANUARY 20, 2025

Can a Claim for Breach of Confidence and Breach of Contract be made together? Hasaram And Sons on 13 January, 2025 (Delhi District Court) The plaintiff, a firm selling Ayurvedic medicines, sought a permanent injunction restraining the defendants from infringing their copyright and trademark and passing off of trade dress. Deepak Gupta.

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CopyrightsWorld

MARCH 1, 2021

Here is what you should know getting started: A logo can be protected by both copyright and trademark, depending on how it is used. A logo copyright protects a creative design or an expression of an idea, while a logo trademark protects things that identify a business on the marketplace. Copyright © vs. Trademark ®. Trademark ®.

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IP Law 360

MAY 2, 2024

At-home lab test maker Everly Health urged a Delaware federal judge to affirm its nearly $1 billion arbitration award against Walgreens over claims the pharmacy chain deliberately misused the digital health platform's trademark while secretly diverting COVID-19 tests to its own pharmacists while Walgreens argued the arbitrator overstepped his authority (..)

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IP Watchdog

JULY 2, 2022

Can something called a “Bored Ape” be embodied in a non-fungible token (NFT) and be associated with smart contracts? How could this present unique and challenging issues regarding copyright law?

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The rightsowner has trademark registrations for the tree-shaped outline: Armed with protectable rights in tree outlines, Car-Freshner has turned into a serial plaintiff, though this is my first time blogging them in-depth. I see potential legitimate trademark defenses for the design. This ruling highlights the legal risk.

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Nelligan Law

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Now, WWE has filed twelve new trademark applications, reinforcing that intellectual property is just as vital to its business model as the action inside the ring. If her policies follow WWEs contract model, will students be required to sign non-compete clauses upon graduation, preventing them from transferring to rival colleges?

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Intepat

APRIL 10, 2022

Additionally, trademark registrations for MSMEs are relatively cost-effective. Trademarks help your business to stand out from the crowd where there are so many look-alike products. Let us look into how trademark registration can act as an added advantage to a company registered as MSME. Every trademark is unique.

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 24, 2022

First off today, Kim Lyons at The Verge reports that American Airlines has filed a lawsuit against the travel tips website The Points Guy alleging that the site has violated their copyrights, trademarks and the terms of service of their frequent flyer program. 2: Nintendo Copyright Strikes That Pokemon First Person Shooter.

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Erik K Pelton

JUNE 17, 2024

Register your trademark. Use the proper trademark symbol with your brand (TM, SM, or ®). Once you have a trademark registration, be sure to docket the renewal deadlines. Put intellectual property protection provisions in contracts (employment contracts, contracts with partners, vendors, and others).

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Introduction The case revolved around the unauthorised use of the Infosys trademark by Southern Infosys Limited. This is an important ruling that underscores the importance of trademark protection and issues of infringement. Plaintiff’s Arguments The Infosys trademark has been used since 1981.

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Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Nonetheless, Mirimax claims to hold all the copyrights and trademarks related to the film, prompting them to file a lawsuit for breach of contract, copyright infringement, trademark infringement and unfair competition. They are a way to sell “unique” copies of digital works but do not transfer any rights.

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Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 6, 2022

” F1 Delta Time lost its trademark license to use F1 / Formula One as part of the F1 Delta Time game. While NFTs – aka token contracts- last forever on the blockchain ledger, the linked digital asset could be taken from you or have its value/utility diminished or extinguished. F1 did not renew the license.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

It’s always good to start off the year with an overview of trademark and copyright cases to watch. based remote-control maker Hetronic International sued its former European partner Abitron Austria for trademark infringement. Of course, Hetronic disagrees and contends that trademark law under the Lanham Act extends beyond U.S.

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Copyright Trademark Fair Use Contracts 97

IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 9, 2022

The encouragement towards innovation is legalized under Intellectual copyrights patents and trademarks Rights are provided by the states around the globe. Unlike patents, trademark protection is held indefinitely. The inferior status towards the right to ownership is pronounced in regards to the functioning under a contract of service.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This demonstrates the succinctness and simplicity of the Metaverse’s trademarking mechanism. Their rights will be protected thanks to the metaverse brands’ trademarks. By deterring rip offs, trademarks safeguard a company’s identity and the repute of its brand(s), especially in the Metaverse.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Image from Rick Harrison, here Our readers may be aware of Section 12 in the Trademark Act 1999 which allows the registration of identical or similar trademarks by more than one proprietor in case of honest concurrent use of some special circumstances. Thereafter, Trademark Act 1999 came with Section 12 with HCU wording.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

They entered into a trademark war over the common starting syllable ‘THE’ as both the outlets deal with identical goods and services. THEOS’ acknowledged ‘THEOBROMA’ as the owner of the trademark and agreed to not use the mark ‘THEOBROMA’ in any manner.

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SpicyIP

MAY 3, 2023

Image from here Readers may remember the recent guest post that highlighted the Trademark Registry’s notices deeming 98000 and 82000 trademark applications as abandoned. ” Unfortunately, this is not the first time the Indian trademark office has engaged in mass abandonment of applications, only to be reversed by the High Court.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 16, 2024

There are various laws in India that govern IPR and gaming laws, but the primary law are Patents Act, of 1970 , Trademark Act, of 1999 and Indian Contract Act, of 1872. TRADEMARK A Trademark is basically a sign or symbol used in business to distinguish its service from others. Trademark also protects the character names.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 18, 2023

Draft a contract. Unless you live under a rock, you have likely heard of ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence-powered chatbox, and the praises being sung regarding its unlimited functions. Ask it anything, they say. Have it summarize research. Write a book report. “It By: Cozen O'Connor

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Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 20, 2024

But that was a sideshow to the airline’s more substantial trademark claims and allegations of consumer confusion. He dismissed American’s claims for breach of user agreement, conditions of carriage (the rules governing air travel), and tortious interference with contract, ruling they were barred by the statute of limitations.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Although the court dismissed a contract claim, copyright and false advertising claims survived. Eventually, in 2023, the trademark owners of the St. However, the court dismissed the breach of contract claim, finding the EULA’s anti-reverse engineering provisions preempted by copyright law. Andrews and various PGA Tour courses.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 28, 2021

We are pleased to bring you a guest post from Rounak Doshi, discussing the position of law on arbitrability of trademark disputes in light of Delhi High Court’s recent decision in Golden Tobie Private Ltd. In this post, I will be assessing the law applicable in relation to the arbitrability of disputes concerning trademarks.

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Olartemoure Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

008742 which develops and establishes not only the terms but also the form and content for the registration of technology import contracts before the entity. Such contracts include -among others- technology licenses, trademarks or patents, as well as technical assistance or service contracts, or basic engineering contracts.

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IIPRD

MARCH 13, 2025

With so many IPs available trademarks, patents, copyrights, and more – how can you choose the right one for your work, product, or business? Trademarks are governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 in India. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are like different keys for different locks. of their work for a fixed period.

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 1, 2023

This post provides updates on several key issues, particularly the potential impact on commercial contract drafting of amendments to Bill 96 that took effect on June 1, 2023 and also notes (among other issues) the importance for many businesses of getting out in front of changes to the Charter that will affect trademark usage as of June 1, 2025.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

QUESTIONS COVERED IN THIS WEBINAR What are the main types of intellectual property (patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets), and what distinguishes each one? How does the Department of Defense's policy impact the acquisition of data and software rights?

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Patently-O

MARCH 22, 2023

by Dennis Crouch The Supreme Court held oral arguments on March 21, 2023 in the international trademark case of Abitron Austria GmbH v. and will be holding arguments on March 22, 2023 in the whisky dog toy trademark case of Jack Daniel’s Property v. Hetronic International, Inc. VIP Products. Image above). Although U.S.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

District Court for the Central District of California last week, also accused Tarantino of breach of contract, trademark infringement and unfair competition, according to court documents. The NFTs are being sold independent of Miramax, the producer and owner of the rights to the film, who says its ownership rights are being violated.

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Intepat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A trademark is an identity of a company or an individual’s business that helps consumers differentiate the trademarked goods or services from others. Thus, trademark registration is necessary to protect its unauthorized usage by others. The Madrid System is a very simple and a great way to register one’s trademark worldwide.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

In this video, we will also examine the legal strategies each project got right on trademark registration and copyright licensing. What Is A Trademark & How Does It Impact NFT Drops? A trademark can be any word or phrase symbol design combination of things that identifies your goods and services in the marketplace.

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IPilogue

JUNE 23, 2022

At first, the deal appeared to transfer the numerous patents and trademarks from GBI to Nicklaus Companies, but in recent years Jack Nicklaus and GBI have not satisfied the deal. This interesting case will likely become a battle over the terms of the contract with strong arguments on both sides.

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 2, 2023

Check your renewal deadlines for any trademark registrations you have. Are you using the proper trademark symbols? Have you revisited your contracts with employees, vendors and independent contractors? Look at how you’re using your brands.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). While the Report is comprehensive, it does not recommend any new action to address IP issues with NFTs.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In the lawsuit, Miramax alleges several causes of action, including breach of contract, copyright infringement, and trademark infringement. In its complaint, Miramax alleges that Tarantino breached his contract with the company because he does not have the right to develop or sell NFTs related to the film.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 25, 2022

Trademarks, copyrights, ideas, and publicity rights should always be top of mind for any new NFT project. NFT Legal Tip #3: Your Token Contract is on The BLockchain Forever. There are two contracts with every NFT drop. The first is the token contract and it goes on the blockchain. NFT projects are often forever projects.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Movie studio Miramax, which owns most of the rights to the film, sees it as a contract breach and copyright infringement. ‘Copyright Infringing Marketing’ In addition to a contract breach, Tarantino is also accused of copyright and trademark infringement. Through the lawsuit, Miramax hopes to stop the NFT sales.

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