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An Explorative Study on the Liability of Domain Name Registrars with reference to Trademark Infringement.

IP and Legal Filings

Thus, there is an unmistakable similarity between domain names and trademarks, which is why domain names have been granted trademark recognition and protection. Reliance is also a registered trademark, and as such, it is protected from trademark infringement.

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IP Licensing for Business Companies & Organizations – How to Do it Right?

Kashishipr

Any form of Intellectual Property (IP) , be it a trademark, patent, or copyright, can be licensed to third parties. Through IP licensing, IP rights holders grant third parties the exclusive right to use their IP while retaining their ownership. Creating the IP Licensing Agreement.

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Fatal Mistakes Made By The ‘Bored Ape Yacht Club’ & ‘Crypto Punks’ NFT Projects

Traverse Legal Blog

Due diligence is critical. Buoyed Ape Yacht Club did an excellent job registering trademarks for their NFT project but is plagued by trademark infringers launching variations of their project on Open Sea and other platforms. What Rights Are Licensed To Purchasers Buying NFTS?

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Still No Cancellation Based on Fraud, But What Next Steps Might the TTAB Take?

LexBlog IP

2022-1212) , where it had previously reversed the USPTO’s cancellation of a registered trademark. The Federal Circuit just “re-issued” its precedential decision in Great Concepts, LLC v. Chutter, Inc. (No. Loss of incontestable status is not nothing. Put another way, incontestable status means something.

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UNABLE TO REGISTER YOR TRUE BRAND DUE TO PRIOR IDENTICAL REGISTRATIONS? HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO

Selvam & Selvam Blog

It is always easier to prevent the registration at the when the application is still being prosecuted rather than to cancel a registered trademark. Can the Examiners be blamed for granting registrations to such infringing brands?

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The Role of Brand Names in Business

azrights

They are subject to other people’s trademark rights. The key takeaway from the China Tang case is the importance of doing thorough due diligence before deciding on a name. Registered trademarks give you much stronger rights in a name than simply using a name. The Need For Clearance Searches.