Intepat

MAY 28, 2024

This success is largely attributed to Apple’s effective trademarking of various designs and sounds related to its products and services. Notably, Apple trademarked its store design in the United States in 2011. has invested heavily in marketing and brand promotion, making its trademark well-known to consumers.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The event is free , but registration is required. More details and registration here. Diplomatic Conference to Conclude Design Law Treaty This week, WIPO announced that Saudi Arabia will host the diplomatic conference to finalise negotiations of a proposed Design Law Treaty (DLT).

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The IPKat

JULY 9, 2022

This week I attended the IP Case Law Conference , organized by the European Union Intellectual Property Office in what was factually accurate and often referred to during the 2-day event as “sunny Alicante”. Among the issues that I covered in the 10 minutes at my disposal there was the registrability of less conventional fashion marks.

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43(B)log

JANUARY 18, 2022

This seems wrong to me—like holding a skateboard nonfunctional because you can also use roller skates if you want personal wheels, or the Dippin’ Dots ice cream configuration nonfunctional because one can eat regular ice cream instead—but does provide a nice illustration of the importance of market definition to functionality determinations.

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The IPKat

JUNE 26, 2022

While enjoying (or not) this heatwave, check the latest IP events and opportunities to be cool for the summer! The event is designed to encourage interactive discussions among participants through panel debates, with each of them covering 4 or 5 key topics related to each specific sector. Further information is available here.

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Corsearch

APRIL 5, 2024

On March 19th, the trademark community came together in the heart of New York City for an exclusive event that promised to be both informative and enriching. Attended by 150 trademark experts, the event proved to be a resounding success, offering a blend of networking opportunities and engaging Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions.

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The IPKat

JULY 4, 2021

Registration is available here. The event is free of charge, and registration is available here. The event is free of charge, and registration is available here. Participation is possible both on-site and online and registration is taken here. Registration is open until July 10.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 4, 2023

17152851 ) and ‘TEAM UK’ (IR designating the EU no. Likewise, the EUIPO refused registration of the mark ‘TEAM USA’ for typical merchandise products. Background On 17 February 2022, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (‘USOPC’) designated the EU in its IR no. 17152851 ‘TEAM SERBIA’ and IR designating the IR no.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 29, 2024

Unveiling Merchant Privileges in the Shadows of Craftsmanship Developing nations like India require financial and technical support to market their products internationally and attain the sustainability of GI. They even know less in the event that their GI is being abused and deceived by someone else.

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The IPKat

MAY 5, 2023

A recent dispute in Nigeria over trade mark registration and possible proprietorship over a movie title and a title character has brought to the fore questions regarding the processes and procedures at the Trade Mark Registry and whether movie titles and title characters without more should be registrable as trade marks in Nigeria.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 7, 2022

But, we warned, dark patterns had the potential to dramatically reshape how we look at marketing and blur if not obliterate the lines between clever marketing and unlawful marketing. And it may be time to pay closer attention to some of the things your marketing department is doing.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MARCH 28, 2023

for Trademark and Trade Dress Infringement, as well as False Designation of Origin under 15 U.S.C. 76 Pro Line items have been featured in displays and product demonstrations at several annual events including Western Winter Blast , Pyrotechnics Guild International , Cobra-Con , and the National Fireworks Association Expo. Brown, Inc.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Those machines have been imported into the UK for distribution and sale since June 2013, and marketed using the acronym ICE and the following logo: Both the Claimant and the First Defendant have trade mark registrations in the United Kingdom.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Copycats: unregistered designs, unfair competition and copyright Better register first than be sorry later. In general it is a good idea to register fashion products which have a reasonable expectation of commercial success as designs or, where possible, as shape-trademarks before they appear on the catwalk.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Christmas markets are already here, the lights are bright and shining, but before November is over, this Kat brings you another bundle of joy in the form of IP events and opportunities. Registration is possible until 9 December 2021 and further information is available here.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Although spring is one month and a couple of days away from us, IP events and opportunities are already blooming and you can find a bundle of the best here. More details about the event and how to register can be found here. More details about this event are available here and for the other events here.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Yet, the 2 nd Board of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office held otherwise in a recent decision ( Case R32/2022-2 ) that refused registration of the Saddle shape in relation to “ Bags, handbags, pouches (leather goods), travel kits (leather goods), toiletry and make-up cases (empty) ”.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 3, 2022

October is here with more news, events and opportunities coming your way. Writer and poet Juan Mollá López, professor and researcher Eleonora Rosati and the Organisation of Ibero-American States were awarded the Adepi 2022 Prize at a gala event at the Lázaro Galdiano Museum in Madrid on 22 September 2022. Read more here (in Spanish).

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

IPR primarily include patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and designs, each serving a specific purpose in protecting various forms of intellectual creations. Novel innovations are protected by patents, but software codes, designs, or artistic components are protected by copyrights.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

On January 14, 2022, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued the Measures for Fast-Track Examination of Trademark Registration Applications (for Trial Implementation), which took effect on the same day. at the national or provincial level, and there is an urgent need to introduce trademark protection.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 13, 2022

However, it is also important to assess the position of copyright protection offered to fashion designers specifically and the scope of the same. Copyright Act or Design Act? The Design Act, 2000 [“ the 2000 Act ”] provides protection to various aspects of the design in question, like the pattern, colours or even lines on the design.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

At present, with the immense growth of interconnectivity, along with digital experiences creating augmented reality and virtual reality, many digital marketers and technology experts have given the term ‘Metaverse’ to these new spheres of human interaction. Market Reach & Presence. Market Reach & Presence.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Co-existence agreements are a way to allow potentially confusing trademarks to exist simultaneously in the market without any action of trademark infringement. How the Ohio State University secured registration. Following these amendments, the Ohio State University secured registration of the “THE” mark. Conclusion.

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The TTABlog

JULY 24, 2023

Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piquet opposed applications to register MOSSY OAK and MOSSY OAK & Design for watches and jewelry on the grounds of likely confusion with and likely dilution of the registered mark ROYAL OAK , in standard character and stylized form, for watches. July 14, 2023 [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Thomas W.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Between spooky skeletons and sleigh bells ringing, there are new IP events and conferences coming up in early November. The two-day online event will take place on 5 and 6 November 2021, from 1:00pm to 5:30pm, CET. Find more information about the event and how to register here. Here comes this week’s miscellany roundup.

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The TTABlog

APRIL 3, 2023

TTAB Sustains Section 2(d) Opposition to RAMEN HOOD & Design for Asian-Themed Restaurant Services TTABlog Test: How Did These Three Recent Section 2(d) Appeals Turn Out? Yes] TTABlog Test: Is AGI2 for Lighting Fixtures Confusable With AGI & Design for Architectural Signage Lighting? Precedential No.

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The TTABlog

MAY 1, 2023

91266285 [Opposition to registration of REALITY COMPOSER [REALITY disclaimed] and REALITY CONVERTER for "Downloadable application development software" on the grounds of mere descriptiveness and likelihood of confusion with an alleged family of REALITY -formative registered marks for downloadable application development software.]

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Subsequently, in a first of its kind event relating to a specific judge, Indian Drug Manufacturers Association (IDMA) filed an intervention before the Supreme Court opposing any further extensions to Manmohan Singh. IDMA’s victory in that case was followed by the scrapping of IPAB as a tribunal. Delhi High Court entrance. and Pinduoduo Inc.,

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Among other products, CeramTec markets a pink-coloured hip-replacement implant. The patent, which included France among the designated states, expired on 5 August 2021. EUIPO Guidelines do suggest that posterior events may be taken into account, but only to interpret the owner’s intention at the time of filing the EUTM.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 23, 2022

Adidas, for instance, offers NFTs as souvenirs for participants of real or virtual events. Why you need new trademark registrations now. In such cases, a trademark registration in Classes 09, 35, 41 and 42 can be decisive. Data collected from the Metaverse can be used to increase sales in the real world.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

Calm Water Therapeutics Llc vs The Assistant Controller Of Patents And Designs on 28 February, 2024 (Delhi High Court) The appeal challenged the rejection of a patent application for a “Bi-Functional Co-Polymer” by the Assistant Controller of Patents. Third, the evidence of the plaintiff’s use of the mark from 1989 are fabricated.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 23, 2022

Adidas, for instance, offers NFTs as souvenirs for participants of real or virtual events. Why you need new trademark registrations now. In such cases, a trademark registration in Classes 09, 35, 41 and 42 can be decisive. Data collected from the Metaverse can be used to increase sales in the real world.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Gucci Ancora's Roblox event Colour is known to be one of the most predominant visual elements in products and consequently in their brand identity. The tartan trade mark’s reputation, in specific, has secured protection for 4 different variations of it (registrations Nos. 017215237 , 017215245 , 017535832 , 017535816 ).

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 12, 2023

Although word marks are by far the most popular tool employed by organisations in this industry, there are numerous other unused tools that can give a competitive edge in the market. This finding has led to the routine rejection of copyright, patent, design, and trademark protection for a range of food products by courts all around the world.

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IIPRD

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The major impact that IP is making in the market is unfathomable. Effective and timely registration of IPs is now what the company strives for. Some facts were: In the US, nearly 40% of the market value of an average company is absent from its balance sheet. In 2005, Qualcomm generated about 58% of its $5.7

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

As a result, the registration could not be revoked due to non-use. In those cases, it is sufficient that, in consequence of such use, the relevant class of persons actually perceive the goods or services, designated exclusively by the mark applied for, as originating from a particular undertaking.

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The IPKat

APRIL 24, 2023

Registration is incentivised as a prerequisite for asserting patents in infringement proceedings and by denying SEP-owners from collecting royalties or damages prior to the date of registration. So far, reactions from market participants may have been polarized and, as is typical in FRAND debates, emotional.

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