Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

GmbH has registered trademarks in the dictionary word “Emoji.” As I previously documented , Emojico has likely sued about 10,000 defendants for trademark infringement. The trademark registrations discourage that outcome. TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT. ]. The court says it.

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Velocity of Content

JULY 26, 2022

But trademarks are not mentioned in that foundational document. This blog has already discussed the differences between copyright and trademark– which are, unfortunately, too frequently confused as two alternative ways of protecting non-technical IP. See discussion at this blog for a longer discussion of the differences.)

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SpicyIP

MARCH 14, 2025

While burgers in the trademark case Burger King Co. Although the Pune commercial court held that Burger King US miserably failed to prove that the local eatery had committed trademark infringement, the Bombay High Court stayed this order and restrained the latter from using the trademark Burger King. Who doesnt love burgers?

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SpicyIP

MAY 3, 2023

Image from here Readers may remember the recent guest post that highlighted the Trademark Registry’s notices deeming 98000 and 82000 trademark applications as abandoned. ” Unfortunately, this is not the first time the Indian trademark office has engaged in mass abandonment of applications, only to be reversed by the High Court.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 11, 2022

In our continuing effort to combat trademark scams and raise awareness of this important issue, we have recently submitted comments to the FTC. Because there are many types of fraud and government impersonation, only a handful of other commenters mentioned trademark issues. ” More than 100 comments were submitted. .”

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Article 4 of the Trademark Law stipulates that "the use of the trademark referred to in this Law refers to the use of the trademark on goods, goods packaging or containers and goods transaction documents, or the use of the trademark in advertising, exhibitions and other business activities for the identification of the source of goods."

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Intepat

MAY 29, 2024

Registering a trademark involves navigating various procedures and submitting several documents to the Trademark Registry. Trademark applications can be filed under two primary categories: “Claiming User Date” and “Proposed to be Used.”

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). While the Report is comprehensive, it does not recommend any new action to address IP issues with NFTs.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In a recent development, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (“CNIPA”) appears to have become increasingly strict in assessing whether trademark applications fall foul of the absolute grounds for trademark refusal under the Chinese Trademark Law. By: Hogan Lovells

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Patent Trademark Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Can you speed up a China trademark application? Starting in 2022, you can now seek a faster registration of your trademark in China. The Chinese trademark office, known as the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) , will now accept requests for expedited trademark examination.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

This leads to a twisted conclusion that dictionaries include trademarks as IP (not surprisingly), so “that inclusion implies the right to publicity by analogy [because] the right of publicity and trademark are close analogues.” So too for Hepp’s statutory claim against Facebook.

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Intepat

JULY 4, 2024

On April 11, 2024 the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued Guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence Based Tools (“Guidance”) by applying the existing rules and policies to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 27, 2024

The application seeking the interim relief was filed by UTIITSL who has been an authorized service provider since 2003 for processing PAN and related services like issuance of documents such as Aadhar Card, Voter ID, driving license, etc.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 24, 2024

Despite all the hoopla about the Supreme Court's rulings in Tam , Brunetti , and Elster , how much do those rulings affect the everyday practice of trademark law? Amazon's Quiet Overhaul of the Trademark System" (June 19, 2024), California Law Review , Volume 113, forthcoming 2025. Fromer, Jeanne C. and McKenna, Mark P.,

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Garrigues Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Since January 14, the Spanish Patents and Trademarks Office (SPTO) has been responsible for hearing applications for invalidity and revocation of trademarks. We take a look at the biggest risk faced by applicants seeking invalidity of a trademark on relative grounds. Pursuant to article 58 et seq.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 17, 2022

Trademark in Bahrain. ?????????A A trademark is a sign or form used to distinguish the goods, products, or services of one establishment from those of other establishments. In addition, a mark of sound or smell can be considered a trademark. There are two ways for going ahead of trademark registration.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Provisions of intellectual property law will be applicable to NFTs. Additionally, pursuant to Article 25 of the ITE Law, electronic information and electronic documents formed into an intellectual work, internet site or intellectual work contained therein are protected by intellectual property rights.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Is this the time we can really see a change in the fight against Chinese trademark squatters, or are we just adding burdens to legitimate right holders? The China National Intellectual Property Association (CNIPA) has recently published a draft amendment to the Chinese Trademark Law.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Regarding the IPR matters, Cambodia has issued the following legal documents: • Law concerning Marks, Trade Name and Acts of Unfair Competition dated January 8, 2002; • Law on Patents, Utility Model Certificates and Industrial Designs, in force since January 2003; • Law on Copyright and Related Right, in force since March 2003.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

What is a registration of trademark? Trademark registration is not a mandate under the Indian trademark law, however it is advisable to go for a registration for certain reasons. Under Section 31 , the registration certificate of the trademark serves as an evidence during infringement lawsuits.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 13, 2022

When Canada is designated via the Madrid Protocol, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) will communicate directly with the applicant if a Canadian trademark agent is not appointed. If you are looking to appoint a Canadian trademark agent, DW does so for no charge. Intellectual Property , Trademarks. Related Services.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 17, 2022

Previously, three governmental bodies had the authority to protect and enforce intellectual property rights: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry for trademarks, the Ministry of Culture and Information for copyright, and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology for patents. Trademark in Saudi Arabia. Geographic names.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Defining Trademark A “trademark” is a mark which is used for a commercial purpose. How do trademarks function? Trademarks reduces the chance of confusion: Trademarks helps in preventing confusion in the minds of consumers by indicating the source and quality of the product, they are intending to use.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Owning a trademark undoubtedly counts as one of the most valuable and crucial assets for every business company or organization. Hence, it becomes imperative not to stay ignorant about a Trademark Assignment. Moreover, trademark assignment proves to be beneficial for both parties involved. Overview of Trademark Assignment.

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Intepat

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Trademarks are valuable IP assets, but the manual registration process may seem inefficient with AI revolutionizing this landscape by employing advanced tools, automating key steps from search to examination.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

2024 Changes to International Trademark Classifications by Melanie Lane Understanding WIPO’s 2024 Nice Classification Changes: Impact on the USPTO’s §6.1 These updates will have implications for trademark holders in various classes, with a special emphasis on Class 3. trademark holders to stay updated.

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The TTABlog

MARCH 16, 2022

Both trademark and unfair competition laws and state right of publicity laws protect against unauthorized uses of a person's identity. Part of the challenge for mediating these disputes is that both right of publicity and trademark laws are commonly thought of as concerned solely with market-based interests.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 30, 2023

We’ve put together a comprehensive glossary of trademark terms for both seasoned practitioners and those that are new to the field. Whether you’re interested in trademark screening, searching, clearance, registration, or watching, refer to this glossary of key terms to help you in your day-to-day role.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2023

With an increasing number of countries joining this unique international trademark registration framework, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a specialized United Nations agency in Geneva, has administered over a million trademark registrations worldwide. What is a Provisional Refusal under the Madrid System?

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China’s blockchain patent application, which included a system used to improve the efficiency of certificate issuance and save users from repetitively filing the same document on multiple platforms, was one of the first known blockchain patent applications.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The Spanish government has approved a draft bill to reform the three main industrial property laws: the Trademark Law, the Industrial Design Law and the Patent Law. Trademark Law. Industrial Design Law.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Another person or entity has applied for a trademark at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the “USPTO”) that is similar to your trademark. One option is to institute an opposition with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the “TTAB”) to challenge their registration of the mark. Common Law Rights.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 10, 2022

The outer limits of the conversion claim are where some documents representing the intangibles are improperly transferred to the defendant (such as stock certificates, promissory notes, or life insurance policies). One wonders how a domain name would fare under Maryland law. Social Media and Trademark Law” Talk Notes.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

According to the new formalities requirements, a trademark applicant and its trademark agency are now required to submit a document entitled “Letter of Good Faith of the Party Petitioning for Protection of Well-Known Marks” (Letter of Good Faith). ” The CNIPA notice can be accessed here: [link].

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. For trademarks, a good place to start is the company’s marketing and promotional materials, website, mobile app, and social media.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 12, 2023

The USPTO recently announced that a data security incident has impacted domicile information "in certain trademark filings between February 2020 and March 2023." You are receiving this notice because your email address is listed as the contact for the trademark owner in at least one of these applications.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Plaintiffs allege hundreds of defendants are infringing their trademarks and selling counterfeit goods. What Went Wrong This case involves Expeditee’s trademark, FLAGWIX, used to sell flags like the upper one in this screenshot. The court questions if there were improprieties with the trademark filing, though).

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