Patently-O

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

by Dennis Crouch The USPTO is officially establishing a separate design patent practitioner bar with its final rule published on November 16, 2023 and effective January 2, 2024. Currently, a single patent bar governs registration for anyone seeking to practice before the USPTO in utility, plant, and design patent matters.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 9, 2022

Trademark, and design are two very crucial kinds of IPRs which provide a certain extent of protection at their levels. 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.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

EUIPO also announced that, so far, the Office has registered the following applications related to NFTs and the metaverse: In this context, EUIPO held the webinar “ Trade marks and designs in the metaverse: legal aspects/EUIPO practice ” some days ago. Challenges involving designs in the metaverse were also addressed. see here ).

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 11, 2022

The Commission is soliciting written comment, data, and arguments concerning the need for such a rulemaking to prevent persons, entities, and organizations from impersonating government agencies or staff and businesses or their agents.” ” More than 100 comments were submitted. They can all be found at [link]. Comments of Erik M.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 9, 2022

With Brexit being "behind" us, the UK government is now looking to improve and modernize the protection of intellectual property rights. Secondly, the government responded to the c all for views on designs , which ran from 25 January 2022 to 25 March 2022, alongside a survey.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 11, 2024

Geographically Descriptive Terms: It is important to note that trademarks that include words that are geographically descriptive (like names of cities or countries) will not be eligible for registration if they create the impression that the products or services originating from other places are originating from the mentioned geographical location.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 8, 2022

The Designs Act is an act that protects one of the most significant Intellectual Property Rights of a person. Therefore, many acts govern several IPRs one of which includes the Designs Act,2000. Therefore, many acts govern several IPRs one of which includes the Designs Act,2000. Picture Credit: Shutterstock].

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Much like regular websites operated by governments, companies, organizations, and the general public, most internet-based piracy services can be accessed using a domain name. That included those whose names appeared in public WHOIS databases as registrants or owners of domains.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

No hard and fast rule or percentage governs what constitutes “substantial similarity.” 1992) Takeaway It is always recommended for a mask work applicant to identify the “novel points” in the design during the registration step (e.g., 17 U.S.C.A. §

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 11, 2024

If the examiner has certain concerns about the registrability of the proposed mark, or overlaps of the mark with any of the existing registered marks, which can possibly create confusion, then, the examiner may publish an office action. Depending on the complexity and the volume of work, it can take several months up to couple of years.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Introduction An artist’s ideas, be it for a renowned painting, sculpture, novel, technological design, jewelryor fashion are his own. However, many a times, we witness these designs being copied or recreated. A copyright protection is the ability of a designer to protect his original designs through the copyright laws.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Indian Copyright Registration The Indian Copyright Office is similarly confused how to handle such requests. i] Another application, however, was made in which a natural person and an AI again (RAGHAV) were designated as co-authors for another artwork. [i] In this case, the copyright office allowed registration.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

underscored that there is a need to supervise or govern patent and trademark agents. This post discusses the case and argues that there already exists a mechanism under the Patent and trademark laws that govern and supervise such agents. Though his registration was later restored.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Diplomatic Conference to Conclude and Adopt a Design Law Treaty – Plenary Sessions. It took nearly two decades of negotiation, but member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have finally adopted the landmark Design Law Treaty (DLT) during the Diplomatic Conference in Riyadh on November 22.

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 3, 2022

However, because of state sovereign immunity, it’s technically not possible to sue a state government or any of their components in a federal court. According to Unicolors, the retailers infringed on one of their designs and sold various goods with it. Under the current law, all copyright matters are federal.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 8, 2024

In 2007, I began attending sessions of the World Intellectual Property Organizations (WIPOs) Standing Committee on Trademarks, Industrial Designs, and Geographical Indications (SCT) in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss the development of the Design Law Treaty.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 26, 2024

A recent r eport from the United States Government Accountability Office detailed the need for better handling of the fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO. Some key findings from the report: The USPTO has not conducted a comprehensive fraud risk assessment of the trademark register or designed a fraud risk strategy.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

On 28 November 2022, the European Commission adopted proposals for a revised Regulation and Directive on industrial designs. The proposals, that are now sent to the European Parliament and Council for adoption, are aimed at modernizing the EU design system and the harmonized national design protection laws.

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Intepat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Thus, trademark registration is necessary to protect its unauthorized usage by others. However, trademark registration provides a territorial right, whereby when a trademark is registered in India, the registration provides protection only within India.

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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Copyright Office (USCO) this week finalized its refusal to uphold, in part, a registration it issued to Kristina Kashtanova for a graphic novel that contained generative artwork and human story and design elements.

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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. Armasuisse is the Swiss Federal Agency representing the military wing of the Swiss Government. In the case of Armasuisse v.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

Is there a single design patent application that covers the EU? You can file a single European design patent application that covers the EU countries. If and when granted, a single registration called a Registered Community Design (RCD) would provide you with exclusive rights in all EU countries.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

Are they protectable by design patents? In this post we will analyze the availability of design patents for digital commodities and how it compares with other Asian countries like Japan, South Korea and Singapore. In China, a GUI alone cannot be registered as a design patent. Overview of current legislation in China.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

21, Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 ), New Zealand ( section 5(2)(a), Copyright Act 1994 ), South Africa (section 2(h), Copyright Act 1978 ) and the UK ( Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, section 9(3) ). Registration was refused in August 2019, in line with previous US case law and guidance.

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Intepat

OCTOBER 7, 2022

As a result, intellectual property refers to creations such as innovations, industrial product designs, literary and creative works, and symbols that are later used in business. As an artist or designer, one should be aware of two forms of intellectual property (IP) rights: copyright and Industrial design. Industrial Design.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 9, 2023

On 28 November 2022, the European Commission adopted proposals for a revised Regulation and Directive on industrial designs. The proposals, that are now sent to the European Parliament and Council for adoption, are aimed at modernizing the EU design system and the harmonized national design protection laws.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

While copyright is concerned with the creative part of jewellery, design is concerned with the shape, configuration, pattern, and mix of lines or colours in two or three-dimensional forms. After examining the above cases, it is difficult to predict whether a single piece of jewellery will be considered an artistic work or a design.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The legal protection of these trademarks is contingent upon their registration with the relevant government authority, such as the Trade Marks Registry in India. In the era of globalization, companies with international operations must secure trademark registrations in multiple countries.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 23, 2024

pdf Fees Registration to the course is free of cost. However, candidates seeking a SWAYAM certificate should register for the final proctored exams that come at a fee and attend in-person at designated centres. For additional info, visit: [link] Deadline The last date to enroll for the course is 29th February 2024.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

For the time being, they are two courses that I have designed and will fully or partly deliver: - Copyright and Data , 15 and 16 October 2021 This virtual course provides participants with an understanding of the main principles and rules governing copyright law at the international, regional (European Union), and national level. .

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 22, 2022

Proprietorship registration is ideal for the entrepreneurs who are getting into the business for small businesses with very few clients. The process of proprietorship registration in India can be done online. A suitable business location designated as the place of doing business should be selected. GST REGISTRATION.

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Intepat

JUNE 12, 2023

One very important aspect of such registration is that the protection so granted is territorial in nature, for instance, if a trademark is registered in India, then it will be protected only within the Indian territory. A detailed account of the domestic procedure for registration of trademarks in India can be found here.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Semiconductors & Integrated Circuits Designs Looking at the list of IP legislations in India, perhaps the most under-discussed one is the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout Design Act, 2000 (SICLDA) (in line with TRIPS obligations). Although India is a signatory to the treaty, this Treaty never came into force.

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Intepat

OCTOBER 7, 2022

As a result, intellectual property refers to creations such as innovations, industrial product designs, literary and creative works, and symbols that are later used in business. As an artist or designer, one should be aware of two forms of intellectual property (IP) rights: copyright and design rights. Design Rights.

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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. A trademark refers to any sign, expression, or design identifying the products or services of one company and differentiating them from those of others. Some Other Crucial Aspects to Keep in Mind.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Various jewelry designers have obtained IP protection for their jewelry pieces that range from trademark protection of the brand value to protection of the design itself either through copyright and/ or patents. From 2013 to 2015, Cartier filed various design patents for their iconic panther designed jewelry.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

APRIL 17, 2024

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