Kashishipr

APRIL 6, 2022

Under the Indian Trade Marks Act of 1999 , if a sound is or has become a distinctive or unique symbol associated with one undertaking, it will be eligible for obtaining Trademark Registration. This article shall discuss the foundations of sound trademark registrations in India while giving examples of widely known sounds trademarks.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 12, 2024

CHAPTERISATION Chapter One: Effects of non-registration of Partnership Firm It is not required for businesses to register. English law mandates mandatory registration. However, registration is eventually required since Section 69 severely restricts the ability of an unregistered business and its members to bring a lawsuit.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 27, 2022

While applying for the Trademark Registration of a motion mark in India, it is essential to ensure that the mark is capable of being depicted on paper. The prime reason behind the rejection of the registration of motion trademarks lies in the said mark’s inability to represent itself graphically. For more visit: [link].

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Whether Google Registry or Porkbun took action doesn’t change the outcome in any way; the domain names are definitely seized. The Whois information for the seized domains now list the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center ( IPR Center ) as registrant, with Virginia as the registered state.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 26, 2023

2] However, the quintessential reason for such distinction is due to a slightly elevated standard for the registration of non-traditional marks. Image Source : Shutterstock] The Trademarks Act, 1999 (‘Act’) refers exclusively to the registrability of ‘combination of colours’. [3] In this also falls the case of colour marks.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 11, 2024

This entails collection of all FileInfo(s) of the mark which includes a written definition of the mark through the proprietor, a written specification of the goods or services to be rendered associated with the mark, and the grounds for filing the mark, use in commerce or bona fide intention to use in commerce in the United States.

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 24, 2022

It’s broken apart into multiple sections but, in the most broad terms includes the following: What Works Are Protected by Copyright What Those Protections Include and Don’t Include Who the Copyright Holder Is How Long Copyrights Lasts What One Can do With a Copyright-Protected Work Basics of Copyright Registration. perspective.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in a public notice , dated September 27, 2024, has announced that the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is in the process of amending the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. Her previous posts can be accessed here. ]

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 9, 2022

There are added benefits to each IPR that come along with their registration. Registration is the procedure of filing a particular mark/ name under the respective authority of legal statutes. Registration thus provides legal benefits and protection as well as special exclusive rights to the proprietor of the registered IPR.

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Plagiarism Today

MARCH 16, 2022

In addition to the court costs and legal fees, Berkovitz says that he received an expedited registration from the U.S. Such a registration costs $800 on top of the normal registration fees. This story is definitely attention grabbing. This lawsuit was not a modest step. Copyright Office. Bottom Line.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 8, 2021

The court therefore upheld the decision of the TTAB [ here ] ordering cancellation of the PRETZEL CRISPS Supplemental Registration. He concluded that it did not, and therefore that PRETZEL CRISPS is generic. The court did not rest its decision on that finding alone.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The court was asked to decide whether the American artist Katy Perry was liable for trade mark infringement and whether the trade mark “KATIE PERRY” registration should be cancelled. The recent reform includes updated definitions for terms such as "design" and "product." Image courtesy: Seher Moya

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IPilogue

MARCH 31, 2023

as an artistic work in Canada on December 1 st , 2021, for “ Suryast ” with CIPO (Registration no. As Raghav contributed its own creativity, it fulfilled the definition of joint authorship under section 2. I recalled hearing about another lawyer, Ankit Sahni, who successfully registered an image he had authored with an A.I.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

Supreme Court held 6-3 that the Ninth Circuit erred in invalidating a copyright registration for failure to comply with the Copyright Office’s “single unit of publication” regulation, where the copyright owner had knowledge of the facts but arguably misunderstood the legal standard. Legal Background: Registration. Unicolors, Inc.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 8, 2025

To recount the facts and history, Thalers registration application designated the Creativity Machine as the works sole author and himself as the owner. As an aside, this policy has been reflected in the 2023 Registration Guidance , the 2025 Report on copyrightability of AI-generated works, and in several registration decisions.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The main contentions in the case were two pronged: whether private copyright societies like IPRS fall under RTI’s purview and can inquiry commission reports like the Dangey Commission Report on IPRS’s re-registration be disclosed under the RTI Act. The CIC ruled against Mukherjee (the applicant) on both fronts.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The case concerned the Australian trade mark registration for the words "KATIE PERRY" (No. On appeal, Ms Taylor argued that the judge had construed the specification too narrowly and should have also found that footwear, headgear, caps, hats and headbands fall within the KATIE PERRY registration.

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Trademark registration is not a necessity, but it’s a real value to protect from someone else trying to come after the name, and gives you tools if someone else copies the name. That is the definition of what a brand is. Just like any other brand, the music industry brands can strongly benefit from trademark protection.

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The IPKat

JULY 12, 2022

As noted by GuestKat Becky Knott in her earlier post ( here ), brand owners have been very active in protecting their brands through attempts to secure trade mark registrations in response to the rise of the Metaverse.

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43(B)log

MARCH 19, 2025

The factors that may have influenced these definitions is assessed in depth by country, with homage to the political structures and free speech traditions within which they are nested. The use of religious symbols (like OM) or names (e.g., Jesus) as trademarks is likely to undermine/offend religious value and sentiments.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 9, 2023

Brunetti , deeming the "scandalous and immoral" provision of Section 2(a) unconstitutional, your run-of-the mill obscenities are going to face a difficult hurdle to registration: failure-to-function. However, the starting point for registration is the statutory definition of a trademark. TTABlogged here ].

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 7, 2025

This blog attempts to unravel these complexities and wrestle with the definitions of trademarks in the hybrid age while providing strategies for businesses to maneuver through this fluid arena. Similar companies that keep the unique physical and digital name of their brands seek trademark registration in virtual reality sites.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

New definitions for “design” and “product” (Art. 3 Draft Regulation) Draft Directive and Draft Regulation suggest a new definition for “design” and “product”, respectively. This post summarises the main innovations of the two proposals. 2 Draft Directive, Art. 15 Draft Directive, art. 18a Draft Regulation). 19 Draft Directive, Art.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The strong ‘additional meanings’, or the acquired distinctiveness, take the sign out of the shadows of being a descriptive term and make it eligible for trade mark registration. Conversely, a sign that has additional meaning(s) does not constitute a mere geographical name.

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 2, 2022

And believe it or not, nonprofits definitely need trademark protection. And even if you are performing that service for free, you are performing a service to the public, and that is “commerce” in the world of trademarks under the rules, so the brand would be eligible for trademark protection and trademark registration.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2024

However, unconventional trademarks challenge traditional concepts of visual representation, leading to significant complexities in their registration, protection, and enforcement. registration of NBC’s chimes. For example, the roaring lion of MGM Studios is an instantly recognizable sound mark. A landmark case was the U.S.

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Michael Geist

JUNE 4, 2024

For the moment, the actual contributions from Internet streaming services are ignored, an updated definition of Canadian content doesn’t exist, commercial success is irrelevant, and subsidies for the news operations of companies such as Bell and Rogers are encouraged.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This blog discusses the concept of non-conventional trademarks, its use in Pharmaceutical Industries, relevance and complexity surrounding the registration process under Indian Law. Section 9(1) (a) states that non–distinctive trademarks are not eligible for registration, which presents a challenge for single-colour trademarks.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 25, 2024

Introduction Section 3 of the Real Estate Regulation and Development Act, 2016 provides for prior registration of projects under the Real Estate Regulatory Authority that are undergoing completion as of the commencement of the Act and have not been granted a completion certificate by their respective local authorities.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 30, 2021

Background Senso-Rex (the appellant) successfully obtained a UK trade mark registration for the word mark “GRAVITY” for goods in Class 10 (therapeutic weighted blankets and blankets for medical purposes) of the Nice Classification. The definition of an international trade mark is found in section 53 of the same Act.

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Traverse Legal Blog

JANUARY 26, 2021

Even though the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) does not currently allow federal trademark registration for goods or services that violate federal law, it does allow federal trademark registration for cannabis and cannabis-related goods and services if the use in commerce is lawful.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 24, 2023

.” Specifically, this case arises from the Federal Circuit’s denial of a patent to an invention created by an artificial intelligence (AI) system, holding that an AI system is categorically unable to meet the definition of “inventor” under the Patent Act. Registration Application #1-7100387071). PERLMUTTER et al, Docket No.

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The IPKat

JULY 19, 2024

Here's what Kimberley writes: BASMATI trade mark refused registration in New Zealand by Kimberley Evans Basmati rice is a well-known and well-loved food around the world. The corresponding NZ application was not opposed and has achieved registration.)

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The IPKat

JUNE 2, 2024

In what follows it is detailed – in brief – how the Grand Board came to the conclusion that no registration should be granted. Turning to the definition of ‘accepted principles of morality’, the Grand Board noted that: Article 7(1)(f) does not encompass any principle of morality but is limited to ‘accepted’ ones.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 26, 2022

Definition of ‘trademark’ is provided under Section 2(1)(zb) of the Trademarks Act, 1999 (hereinafter the Act), which gives the owner of such marks certain exclusive rights. NEED & BENEFITS OF REGISTERING TRADEMARK: As seen above trademark registration can be granted for words, logos, slogans, devices and more in India.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

For getting recognition in the Startup India Action Plan, one needs to come under the definition of Startup to be eligible. Turnover of the entity for any of the financial years since incorporation/ registration has not exceeded one hundred crore rupees. All the supporting documents will be needed for the process of registration.

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The TTABlog

MARCH 8, 2022

Before there can be registrability, there must be a trademark (or a service mark) and, unless words have been so used, they cannot qualify for registration." In re Standard Oil Co. , 2d 945, 125 USPQ 227, 229 (CCPA 1960). And so the Board affirmed the refusal under Section 1, 2, and 45 of the Lanham Act.

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