The IPKat

APRIL 29, 2024

Yann Basire - Director General of CEIPI and Director of the French section of CEIPI The discussion sought to explore the underlying reasons driving the necessity for trademark modernization and the legal obstacles it presents, against the backdrop of evolving industries, business methodologies, consumer trends, and technological innovations.

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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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SpicyIP

AUGUST 22, 2022

This article seeks to examine how trademark law interacts with the freedom of expression of artists to choose the subject matters they wish to engage with, using the dispute between Hermès, a fashion industry giant and Mason Rothschild, a digital artist, as a contextual backdrop. The Hermès-Rothschild Dispute. Ltd vs Google India Pvt.

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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. Cracking the Code: What Sets Apple’s Trademark Apart?

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

France and Switzerland used to fight for the exclusive rights to the “Controlled Designation of Origin” for Gruyère. Interestingly, another battle regarding the Gruyère trademark is happening in North America. However, the fate of the Gruyère trademark in Canada is still up in the air.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 16, 2022

One way in which the real estate owners designate the boundaries of their assets, which is the land, is by putting a fence around it. When we talk about Trademark Protection , it can last forever, provided the trademark owner renews his Registered Trademark at appropriate levels.

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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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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

I asked: “ What were the first trademarks? “ ChatGPT replied: The use of trademarks can be traced back to ancient times, when craftsmen and traders marked their goods with unique symbols or designs to identify their origin or quality. However, trademark protection in the U.S.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 4, 2024

The plaintiff sent legal notices to the defendant but received no reply and thus filed the present suit and sought ad interim reliefs. Ltd And Anr vs John Doe And Others on 29 July 2024 (Delhi High Court) Image from here The plaintiff alleged infringement of their trademark “CoinDCX” by the defendants. Primestack Pte.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The Plaintiff filed the present suit against the Defendant for uploading an audio book titled ‘Mossad: Greatest Mission of the Israeli Secret Service’ on its online platform. The court further reiterated that at this stage the court must take the allegations contained in the plaint to be correct, and thus, passed the present appeal.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

However, the patent on Apaxiban expired in September 2022 and via the present order, the court ruled that “ there can be no injunction on the manufactured stock lying with the Defendants, from being sold as on date. ”. Avery Dennison Corporation vs Controller Of Patents And Designs on 4 November, 2022 (Delhi High Court).

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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.

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Corsearch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

You should prepare links and screenshots as evidence for your claims of copyright, or trademark, patent, or design right infringement on Alibaba. Trademarks A trademark signifies a unique term, logo, expression, design, or emblem utilized to indicate the origin of goods and services.

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Intepat

JUNE 25, 2024

When establishing a license agreement for brand extension, it is important to have explicit requirements for the packaging design and presentation of the brand name. The packaging design of this product prominently featured the brand names and utilized the color red to visually convey the fusion of mints and Coca-Cola.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Noting the lack of any supervisory or governing body for trademark and patent agents, the Court instructed Ms. To account for that, a system may be designed to inform the controller/registrar about the incident of professional misconduct and make a record of it.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 19, 2022

The Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks (CGPDTM), who will also regulate their conduct and powers, will appoint a panel of “facilitators” to help administer the program. Under this scheme, startups will receive an 80% discount on patent filing when compared to other businesses.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 30, 2022

The Respondent secured federal trademark registration for “Get Lucky” in 1986, and the Petitioner commenced offering garments employing the registered trademark “Lucky Brand” and term “Lucky” a few years later, in 1990. This case saw the issuance of several marks.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

A reading of the statute indicates that this provision focuses on registered trademarks and the related infringement. Further, such recourse is not limited to the Trade Marks Act, provisions similar to Section 142 are present in Acts governing other intellectual property rights in India.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 19, 2021

The registration was prima facie evidence of the registrant’s right to use the mark, and “a party using a mark that they are lawfully permitted to use cannot make a false designation by using that mark in a permitted manner.” Thus, to prevail, Zamfir would need to rebut the presumptions created by the registration, and he didn’t.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The court observed that, by the present appeal, the appellants cleverly intended to challenge the injunction order dated October 2021 against which they have not instituted any appeal in 15 months. 2 crores with the Registrar General of this Court, within one month”. KTTADI and KHADI are prima facie similar, rules Delhi High Court.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The patent, which included France among the designated states, expired on 5 August 2021. It also argued that the pink colour was not part of a marketing strategy, but rather the result of the chromium oxide, present in the implants and covered by the now-expired patent.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Trademark Law Before pre-digitalization The US Trademark Office (USPTO) defines a trademark as a word, phrase, design, or symbol that serves to identify and distinguish the products or services you sell apart from those of others. It facilitates brand recognition and trust among customers.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

I’ve left out the parts specific to registered trademarks and the reference to treaties. But no special protection should apply when D has used mark as a designation of source for its own goods/services: in the way the Lanham Act most cares about. Kagan describes it as “designation of source.” How would you design it?

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Users can download “dapps” (or decentralized applications) which allow users to design and develop software using the Internet Computer blockchain. Dfinity sponsors conferences and hackathons, and gives in-person and virtual presentations. What was the Meta mark to which Dfinity’s rainbow mark was to be compared?

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 14, 2022

After the amendment of 1994, programs designed to operate computers are included in the meaning of “literary works” under the Act. Concerning infringement, a trademark is abused when a person adopts a corporation’s domain name without authorization.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

For modern designers, this may be both a blessing and a curse. Any initiative to educate the public by presenting them with the accurate and proper information may be applauded. Why should digital influencers defend their intellectual property rights?

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 8, 2024

The present appeal is filed by appellants under order 43 Rule 1(r) of CPC against order of Commercial Court, Indore. Issues Raised Whether entire registered trademark should be compared with the offending trademark without splitting up and dissecting any of the trademarks to adjudge visual, phonetic and structural similarity?

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Intepat

MAY 24, 2023

In the trademark registration process under the Madrid System, a provisional refusal refers to the initial objection or refusal issued by an individual national trademark office (known as the “Office of Origin”) in response to an international trademark application filed through the Madrid System.

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Kashishipr

JULY 20, 2022

When it comes to imitating Apple, Xiaomi is accused of copying its smartphones, laptop designs, and overall marketing strategy. ’ However, Nike stated that Skechers’ business strategy includes replicating the designs of its competitors to gain market share. and the so-called rival RealMe. For more visit: [link].

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Kashishipr

JULY 7, 2021

The secret can be technical, like manufacturing processes, pharmaceutical test data, designs, and drawings of computer programs, or it can be commercial, like distribution methods, a list of suppliers and clients, and advertising strategies. The trade secret must contain information not known to the public, which makes it a viable secret.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Barilla’s Italianate campaign allegedly included websites, a Barilla Historical Archive, a Barilla Pasta Museum, and Barilla Academy, which Plaintiffs allege were “all designed to promote the brand and company’s Italian identity” and “convince consumers that Barilla® brand pastas. in small print on the side of the box.”

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

.” The Defendants’ adoption of this mark, resembling the Plaintiffs’ trademark in font, style, and overall appearance, was alleged to mislead consumers and infringe upon the Plaintiffs’ rights. The court, upon examining the evidence presented, found a prima facie case in favor of the Plaintiffs.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 27, 2022

In the present era, working business environments have become significantly dynamic. IP in different forms like trademarks, copyright, patents, and industrial designs acts as a seal of distinctiveness, quality, and authority for every other company. Understanding the Relevance of an NDA.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 31, 2022

In the present digital era, where we are so connected than ever, and the amount of online content produced has never been higher – the responsibility of safeguarding content has never been more crucial. Such creations may include literary and artistic works, designs, names, inventions, etc.

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Kashishipr

JULY 13, 2022

Sometimes, AR and VR are used in overlapping ways; however, the two terms present unique and different issues in the IP world. However, at least some creative content in the AR field shall be designed to mimic, recreate, or merge with the real physical surroundings to the extent that the same won’t be distinguishable as digital.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

registered trademark may recover damages for uses of that trademark that occurred outside the United States and that were not likely to cause consumer confusion in the United States. Abitron Austria GmbH v. although a portion of those sales displaced foreign sales for Hetronic.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 31, 2021

May 20, 2021) (R&R) Proactive alleged that Pine infringed registered trademarks associated with Proactive’s groundwater sampling pumps and their components and engaged in counterfeiting. Without that, the judge couldn’t find harm to the trademarks. Proactive Environmental Products Int’l, LLC v. Pine Environmental Servs.,

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