Intepat

MAY 29, 2024

This blog delves into the essentials of trademark user affidavits, highlighting their significance, the information they must contain, and best practices for drafting them to ensure a successful registration process. This makes the Trademark User Affidavit an indispensable document in the registration process.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 25, 2021

A critical issue to be addressed is whether these limited-edition products can get protection under Intellectual Property (IP) law, just as regular products do, and if yes, then which is the most appropriate form of IP Protection ? Protection for Limited Edition Products under Trademark Law.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 26, 2023

He was unmistakably aware of the nuances regarding colours in trademark law. Broadly speaking, trademarks are of two types: traditional and non-traditional. [1] 2] However, the quintessential reason for such distinction is due to a slightly elevated standard for the registration of non-traditional marks.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Kat friend Latha Nair reports on an interesting decision from India on the registrability of two marks--SWISS MILITARY and design, and the word mark SWISS MILITRY. The marks are prohibited under this section as they bear indications (‘SWISS MILITARY’ and the red-and-white cross) designating Swiss origin.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The label in question was designed by an employee of SK Oil Industries. It further added that an individual could either own a registered trademark or copyright but not both. The rights granted in general under the Trademarks Act of 1999 and the Copyright Act of 1957 are completely different. Bombay High Court’s Decision

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Kashishipr

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Maintaining a Trademark Registration can indeed be challenging if you aren’t familiar with the Trademark Law. However, there exist some steps and guidelines you can take and follow to ensure your Registered Trademark remains protected and valid. Some Other Crucial Aspects to Keep in Mind.

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The IPKat

MAY 30, 2023

Belgian waffle Kat The IPKat is pleased to inform readers that the 'GRUR meets Brussels' conference is returning on 13 June 2023 and IPKat readers are entitled to receive a 30% discount in the registration fee. To claim the discount, readers should email Sandra von Lingen ( s.vonlingen@grur.org ) and use "IPKAT" in the subject-line.

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azrights

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Lacoste vs Crocodile International Once an identifier is created and registered as a trademark you risk losing the registration if you don’t use it in the form in which it was registered. Crocodile International noticed that Lacoste wasn’t using the design it had registered and applied to revoke Lacoste’s trademark for non-use.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 27, 2022

Even a mark that has been on the International Registry for 40 years does not assure registration of a subsequent national designation. On 12 January 2022, the Lithuanian Supreme Court upheld the rejection of the Lithuanian designation of Chanel SARL’s two-dimensional trademark (see below) in Class 3 for perfumery products.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Beijing Judian is a reputable barbeque bar restaurant with over 40 locations in China with established Ju Dian character marks, including the JU DIAN & Design Mark. Upon learning that Beijing Judian was planning to open locations in Canada, Meng raced to file trademark applications for the identical mark in Canada.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Eliezer How to Legally Protect your Board Game with Intellectual Property Law Table of Contents: Copyright Law Design Patents Trademarks and Trade Dress Utility Patents Limitations of Protection Say there is a game that’s been around. Learn more about Trademark law for board games and Trade Dress protection.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Fashion designers and artists showcase their creative genius through conceptual fashion shows and apparel collections. Since fashion designers, textile manufactures, apparel companies and artists produce creations of the human intellect, Intellectual Property Rights play a significant role in the fashion industry. dollars in the USA.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The Spanish government has approved a draft bill to reform the three main industrial property laws: the Trademark Law, the Industrial Design Law and the Patent Law. Trademark Law. Industrial Design Law.

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 15, 2021

” The emphasis of the case was whether the design of the Defender had “inherent or acquired distinctiveness.” The trademark was registered for a 3D shape of 250 GTO in three classes: Class 12 (Vehicles), Class 25 (Clothing), and Class 28 (Games and playthings). Registration took two years. Key Takeaways.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In general, any clothing, including costumes, is not protected by copyright laws. In Canada, under section 64(2) of the Copyright Act , it is not an infringement of copyright to reproduce the design of a “useful article”, so long as more than 50 copies are made. In Pyrrha Design Inc. Scary Issues with Licensing and Trademarks.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 4, 2022

That marked the first time that the Court invalidated a trademark for reasons of bad faith per s. 18(1)(e) of the Trademarks Act (TMA). The following family of JU DIAN character trademarks have been heavily used in China to promote their restaurants. Background. The Decision. 18(1)(e) of the TMA. Other issues.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 31, 2023

It provides an unmatched degree of design and layout possibilities. Not to mention, it allows for almost infinite expansion, allowing marketers to design apparel of any size. The players can collect up to 30 NFTs in the game, 10 of which are designed by the artist Beeple [i].

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The design of Hershey’s cone-shaped small chocolate “Kisses” has been a registered trademark with the United States Patent and Trademarks Office (USPTO) since 1996. When it comes to food designs, how far can a trademark go? On September 28, 2021 , The Hershey Co.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The Spanish government has approved a draft bill to reform the three main industrial property laws: the Trademark Law, the Industrial Design Law and the Patent Law. Trademark Law. Industrial Design Law.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 2, 2022

Your Trademark Application gets approved, and you receive your registration certificate. Don’t let that Trademark Registration certificate fool you. Therefore, we can say that failing to safeguard your registered trademark adequately would lead you at risk of forfeiting your exclusive rights.

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The IP Law Blog

JULY 14, 2022

Ohio State University recently made Intellectual Property headlines by managing to procure a trademark registration for the word THE. The registration procured by Ohio State covers t-shirts, caps, and hats. With that in mind, we can return to the significance of this registration.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Whirlpool argued that Shenzhen’s stand mixers violated Whirlpool’s valid and incontestable trademark registrations for the iconic design of its KITCHENAID mixers (U.S. Trademark Registration Nos. 1,711,158 and 5,510,871), as shown below: Compl.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The Trademark Laws of different nations prevent third parties and entities from using a Registered Trademark , which is undoubtedly crucial considering the amount of time, money, effort, and hard work that goes into building a widely recognized and viable brand name. Understanding the Secondary Meaning of Trademark.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 27, 2022

The instant order of the General Court proves wrong the false assumptions that the shape mark is dead under the trademark law based on the doctrine of aesthetic functionality. trademark law which was later borrowed and adopted in a more limited sense in the European trademark law.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

Many companies exploit renowned person identities without obtaining proper consent, leading intellectual property experts to advocate for the safeguarding of image rights through registration under Intellectual Property laws.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Board observed that it is an established general principle of EU trademark law is that deceptiveness of a mark must be assessed on the basis of the public's perception when they come into contact with such mark - e.g. at the time of purchase. The GPPC appealed to the Board.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 30, 2023

TTABlog Test: Is CLAIM WATCHER Confusable With CLAIM WATCH & Design for Certain Insurance Claim Services? [No] TTABlog Test: Is "K2 MOTORCARS & Design" Confusable With "K2 MOTOR & Design" For Automobile-Related Services? [No] No] TTABlog Test: Which of These Three Section 2(d) Oppositions Was/Were Dismissed?

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The TTABlog

JULY 2, 2021

Failure to Prove "Standing" and Priority Dooms Section 2(d) Cancellation of CHUBB TRAVEL SMART Registration for Mobile Apps Catch-all Thirteenth DuPont Factor Saves HANA BANCORP & Design from Section 2(d) Refusal Precedential No. TTABlog Test: Are These Two "Bull" Designs Confusingly Similar For Auto Parts? Precedential No.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 9, 2021

A sound can be registered as a trademark if it fulfills the function of a trademark, namely, indicating the origin of the goods and services. Even if it is a well-accepted practice in trademark law, the inherent characteristics of a sound differentiate them from word or design marks.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Store layouts is a type of non-conventional trademark. A store layout is the design of a store’s space and the placement of various items in a particular area. Due to this, several commercial entities have successfully attempted to trademark their store layouts as well. Image Source:gettyimages].

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

A very interesting and unorthodox legislative style from the UAE legislator was to introduce an opening provision clarifying the policy behind the Law. Trademarks. Trademarks are protected by registration with the IP Department. A GCC Trademark Law was issued in 2006. The term of protection is ten years.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Indeed, when searching the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) database, the signature pose has been registered for many industries, including eyewear and accessories, clocks and watches, leathers, bags, clothing, footwear, games, entertainment, restaurants, etc.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Statutory protection of trademark rights in India is administered by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, a government agency which reports to the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Conclusion.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 26, 2023

Tam (2017), holding a portion of the nation’s statutory trademark law unconstitutional, Justice Alito wrote: “It is unlikely that more than a tiny fraction of the public has any idea what federal registration of a trademark means.” It certainly is not the way you “get” a trademark. In the U.S.

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The IPKat

MAY 11, 2024

These denominations cannot be registered as trademarks - for example, under Article 7.1(m) m) of the EU Trade Mark Regulation , it is grounds for rejection or invalidity if a trademark consists of, or reproduces in its essential elements, an earlier plant variety denomination.

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IIPRD

JUNE 13, 2024

When artificial technologies are utilized for creating innovations, such as employing evolutionary algorithms for antenna design or engaging IBM Watson to produce music, IPR laws become relevant. AI is doing lots of creative work in the fields of animation, web apps, images, music, designing, and various other things.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 12, 2023

A trademark typically consists of a word (like Cheerios), a stylised word or letter (like the iconic M logo for McDonald’s), a design (like Nestlé’s birds’ nest), or a phrase (like “Life tastes better with KFC”).

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