Intellectual Property Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2023

On June 8, 2023, the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision held that a trademark claim concerning “a squeaky, chewable dog toy designed to look like a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey” which, as a play on words, turns the words “Jack Daniels” into “Bad Spaniels” and the descriptive phrase “Old No. 1125(c)(3)(A). 1125(c)(3)(A).

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 19, 2023

MR. CHRISTMAS became a registered trademark for “Christmas Ornaments and Decorations of the Non-Electrical Type” way back in 1966 (Registration No. ” Scrooge wasn’t the only one who had that idea: a business owner registered ALWAYS CHRISTMAS & Design as a service mark in 1995 (Registration No.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 13, 2021

In 2017, Geox asked the Registrar to cancel Giuseppe De Luca’s trademark registration for: Following the usual procedure, the Registrar required Mr. De Luca to submit an affidavit proving his ANFIBIO & Design mark had been used in association with shoes and boots during the preceding three years. Important Lessons.

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The IPKat

APRIL 29, 2024

Dr Basire kicked off the session reflecting on the placing limits on acceptable use of a mark in a form differing from the one registered. Last but not least, Ms Russo tackled the challenges of revamping trademarks from an in-house counsel’s perspective.

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Toyota parts sold by Allen Interchange and Toyota bear the same part number, and according to Allen Interchange, are identical in design, function, and quality. Minnesota’s trademark statute also said that “[t]he owner of a mark that is famous in this state may” seek an injunction in the event of trademark dilution.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

When we talk about the real world, a consumer can buy a sports team jersey online or at some mall and then wear it at home, to a restaurant, or at some sports event. On the contrary, in the virtual landscape, an outfit could be purchased and worn by an avatar on more than one platform.

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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. There is a surging number of new applications submitted to the EUIPO, the UKIPO and the USPTO seeking to register trademarks for use of their brand in virtual reality.

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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. There is a surging number of new applications submitted to the EUIPO, the UKIPO and the USPTO seeking to register trademarks for use of their brand in virtual reality.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Ensuring Compliances of IP laws Trademarks and logos: On media platforms, names and emblems are commonly used to advertise companies and services, both visually and orally. Designs: Many companies now sell via media platforms, for many it is their only means of marketing.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 14, 2023

Trademark infringement A trademark is a distinctive word, logo, phrase, design, or symbol used to identify the source of goods and services. Trademark infringement occurs when a mark resembling yours is used without authorization. Gone is the need to spend hours manually reviewing listings and posts.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

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. Comment The concept of bad faith is not defined in EU trade mark law.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 27, 2023

There is a little-known provision of the Lanham Act (the US Trademark Act) that packs a potentially big punch. entity by serving the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). trademarks had listed U.S. 10] Neither entity had designated a Domestic Representative. In Equibal, Inc. Entities Non-U.S.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 16, 2023

On June 8, 2023, the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision held that a trademark claim concerning “a squeaky, chewable dog toy designed to look like a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey” which, as a play on words, turns the words “Jack Daniels” into “Bad Spaniels” and the descriptive phrase “Old No.

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Fair Use Cease and Desist Trademark Designs 52

LexBlog IP

JUNE 16, 2023

On June 8, 2023, the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision held that a trademark claim concerning “a squeaky, chewable dog toy designed to look like a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey” which, as a play on words, turns the words “Jack Daniels” into “Bad Spaniels” and the descriptive phrase “Old No.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Trademark rights, in particular, can be a powerful asset. The EPO reports that companies with ownership of registered trademarks enjoy an average of 21% higher revenue than businesses without trademark ownership.   What happens once i file a trademark application? Trademark Search.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Court stated that after the purpose of the cards is fulfilled, the cards also go to the dustbins with the photographs printed on them, the Court noted, that images of God and goddesses are engraved on invitation cards for weddings and other ceremonies held by Hindus whenever such events occur.” In Parul Food Specialities Pvt.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The event is organized by Inter-University Centre for IPR Studies (IUCIPRS), Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), and Third World Network and the deadline for application is November 10. Avery Dennison Corporation vs Controller Of Patents And Designs on 4 November, 2022 (Delhi High Court). Sheo Prakash & Ors.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Phishing and spoofing Scammers may use X/ Twitter to contact consumers via posts (tweets) or direct messages and lead them to fake websites designed to imitate official brand pages or collect sensitive information. Register your trademarks Ensure your brand name, logo, and other key elements are registered trademarks.

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Kashishipr

MAY 5, 2021

Also, these dealers streamline research and development initiatives towards designing around those patents. Insurance : Considering a subscription to an insurance policy would help negate the threat of unforeseen expenditure in the event of litigation. It would help optimize the cost and risk management strategy of the entity.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In order to utilize The Registry, the brand owner must have a federally-registered trademark that appears on products or packaging. In order to take advantage of Facebook’s free monitoring service, the brand owner must apply for access to Facebook’s tool and must have a registered trademark. [2] 13, 2021). [2]

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 21, 2023

.” But we interpret that phrase in our own way today—we wish to see what occurs when one literally makes a mark based on, or out of, history by adopting as a tradename a historic event, person, or place. A trademark using a name, portrait or signature associated with a living person may be rejected. Tam , 137 S.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Trademark as Collateral in the US. In addition to registered trademarks at the USPTO, debtors can also pledge common law trademarks, which are trademarks not formally registered. The agreement lays down conditions for patent ownership in the event of default. Case Studies.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

After an eventful week, here is our recap of its top IP developments. Introduced to incorporate the Jan Vishwas Act amendments within the Trade Marks Act, the proposed Rules prescribe an adjudication mechanism to hear complaints alleging false representation of a mark as a registered trademark.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 9, 2023

After an eventful first week of the year, we bring out quick summaries of the 6 blogposts we carried, along with 10 cases and other national and international IP developments for you. vs Assistant Controller Of Patents and Designs on 5 January, 2023 (Delhi High Court). Important IP cases that we’re missing out on?

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Where tangible resources are constitutive of buildings, machines, and equipment, intangible resources are creations of the mind, which include inventions, literary, artistic, and musical works, labels, designs and symbols, and other goods or services of the like nature. The Merits and Demerits of IP-Backed Financing.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Delhi High Court however permitted the Defendant to file these documents holding them essential to indicate Defendant’s assertion that the suit design lacks novelty, which it held to be one of the defences available in a patent infringement action. The Delhi High Court decreed the suit considering that the parties settled the dispute.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Plaintiffs also alleged infringement of Monbo’s right of publicity, unjust enrichment, and violations of the Lanham Act and related Maryland trademark law. In addition, the design of the title of the 2013 Documentary was allegedly similar to plaintiffs’ registered 12 O’Clock Boyz logo.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

Sealing and Registration: Where no opposition was filed against the trademark application, the next stage shall involve payment of the sealing fee in order that the registration certificate may be processed and issued. This is mainly due to the fact that unregistered trademarks are accorded no statutory protection under Nigerian law.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

Sealing and Registration: Where no opposition was filed against the trademark application, the next stage shall involve payment of the sealing fee in order that the registration certificate may be processed and issued. This is mainly due to the fact that unregistered trademarks are accorded no statutory protection under Nigerian law.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

CRI Events Private Limited [Delhi High Court]. The second suit was filed by IPRS and PPL against an event management company for broadcasting music without authorization. This case involved Sun Pharmaceuticals allegedly infringing Cipla’s copyright and registered trademark. Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 4, 2021

But even if the n-word isn’t unregistrable because it’s scandalous or disparaging, it may still be unregistrable because it already has so much expressive meaning that it’s simply incapable of adding a trademark function. failure to function can be significant in ordinary cases with uncontroversial subject matter.

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