IP Tech Blog

MARCH 23, 2022

More and more companies are entering the Metaverse leading to a trend towards increased filings of trademarks in the “virtual” classes. Whilst the SPB Team does not blindly follow trends, we are advising all our trademark clients (even the more “conservative” ones) now to file trademarks covering goods and services related to the Metaverse.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 23, 2022

More and more companies are entering the Metaverse leading to a trend towards increased filings of trademarks in the “virtual” classes. Adidas, for instance, offers NFTs as souvenirs for participants of real or virtual events. Why you need new trademark registrations now. We are here to help you.

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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.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

JUNE 21, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced a new National Strategy for Inclusive Innovation to connect more Americans with resources to spur innovation and entrepreneurship. The protection of intellectual property (IP), including patents and trademarks, has been at the forefront of advancement in science and technology.

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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. . &

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The IPKat

APRIL 29, 2024

Here’s what he writes: EUIPO BoA IP Case Law Conference Report #3 – “Reconciling the Old with the New: Challenges of Trade Mark Modernization” by Mindia Davitadze The third session of the conference delved into the challenges of trademark modernization, under the theme “Reconciling the Old with the New: Challenges of Trade Mark Modernization”.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 9, 2021

A step-by-step guide to the trademark Registration process and timelines. Jump to: Trademark Timeline Overview. Q: What happens once I file a trademark application? Trademark Intake Form. Trademark Search. Trademark Application Preparation. trademark TIMELINE OVERVIEW. Q: Why such a long wait?

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

With the Metaverse and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) being the common buzzwords as of late, the USPTO (US Patent & Trademark Office) has been experiencing a significant rise in the number of Trademark Applications filed in the virtual sphere to safeguard the products and services.

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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. 14, 2023) This is the trademark side of the case. Likewise, “[o]nly the owner of the trademark has standing to seek relief for common law trademark infringement.”

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 13, 2021

De Luca considered whether modifications to the appearance of a trademark went beyond the scope of the registration. The Registrar of Trademarks may cancel a trademark registration if it has not been used in the preceding three years. Trademark Licensing. A trademark license does not need to be written to be valid.

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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. Domain names are frequently acquired as trademarks. 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. File a Notice of Claimed Infringement (NOCI) through VeRO to report such cases.

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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). There is a little-known provision of the Lanham Act (the US Trademark Act) that packs a potentially big punch. In Equibal, Inc.

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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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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

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. Trademark infringement Unauthorized use of your brand name, logo, or other trademarked elements.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The patent, which included France among the designated states, expired on 5 August 2021. 7(1)(e)(ii) Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 without it being examined whether the sign registered as a trademark is indeed constituted exclusively by the shape of the product necessary to obtaining a technical result?

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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).

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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. The owner must apply for registration and will need to provide the trademark registration number, product categories, and a list of countries where products are manufactured and distributed.

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SpicyIP

JULY 22, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summary of the posts on the “origin” of Khadi, an empirical study on the ways “scandalous” and “obscene” marks are prosecuted by the Trademark Registry, quia timet injunction in Roche v. This and much more in this SpicyIP Weekly Review. Anything we are missing out on?

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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

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. Section 1209.03(x)

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Intellectual Property such as patents, trademarks, brand value, copyright, etc have become foundational assets for several businesses, seeking greater importance and attention. Trademark as Collateral in the US. Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) governs security interests in trademarks. Case Studies.

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SpicyIP

JULY 29, 2024

Tulsiani & Ors: A Case of Skewed Contentions Image from here In an interesting turn of events, the defendant in Adidas v. Sponsored] Trademark Watch: AI Powered TM Management by LegalTech StartUp We are pleased to bring to you this sponsored post by QuickCompany about the new update to their Trademark Watch software.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 12, 2024

Taking a Look at Lupin’s Colour TM Application for its Inhalers Image from here On Lupin’s recent colour trademark registrations for its inhalers, Md Sabeeh Ahmad. Other Posts Trademark Infringement to Criminal Prosecution: an Inimitable Interaction? This and much more in this SpicyIP Weekly Review. Case Summaries Novartis Ag v.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

After an eventful week, here is our recap of its top IP developments. Comments on the Proposed Trademarks (1st Amendment) Rules, 2024 The recently proposed Trademark Rules amendments were open for comments in a period ending today. Read the detailed comments authored by Pranav, Praharsh, Swaraj, and Reva on these Rules.

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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. Wheels of Trademark Go Round-and-Round: Analyzing the ‘Yezdi’ Order of Karnataka High Court. Registrar of Trademarks and Ors., Other Posts.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

Lara is a leader in Africa trademark law, and represents the interests of numerous international companies in counterfeit enforcement and brand protection matters. Why should international companies seek to register their trademarks in Nigeria? What are the general steps in seeking a trademark registration?

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

Lara is a leader in Africa trademark law, and represents the interests of numerous international companies in counterfeit enforcement and brand protection matters. Why should international companies seek to register their trademarks in Nigeria? What are the general steps in seeking a trademark registration?

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

We’ve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so we have a fair sprinkling of cases dealing with copyright, patents, trademarks, competition law etc. CRI Events Private Limited [Delhi High Court]. The case clarifies that the bar on arbitrability of trademark disputes is not an absolute one.

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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. Plaintiffs allegedly used the 12 O’Clock Boyz trademarks since 2001 and registered the marks in 2016. Trademark etc.

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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

Calcutta High Court allowed an application for rectification directing the Trademarks Registrar to cancel the registration granted to and remove the impugned mark ‘Neemyle’. Delhi District court decreed a suit regarding infringement of trademark and restrained the Defendant from using deceptively similar mark ‘Kamaksh’.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Begin with legislative action: Trademark Modernization Act, Which introduces three of the big themes of the year: (1) trademark use, (2) the harm of infringement, and (3) the role of the First Amendment in limiting the scope of trademark rights. Slides here.

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