Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 18, 2022

The largest company present in the claimant side was Joe Hand Promotions, a company that helps bars and restaurants legally play large sporting events, including ones put on by UFC and WWE. They filed a total of 8 cases, each against venues they accuse of illegally streaming such events to their customers.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 12, 2024

CHAPTERISATION Chapter One: Effects of non-registration of Partnership Firm It is not required for businesses to register. English law mandates mandatory registration. However, registration is eventually required since Section 69 severely restricts the ability of an unregistered business and its members to bring a lawsuit.

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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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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In recent times, the Indian Intellectual Property Office has taken a mission for speedy disposal of all the intellectual property applications and completion of registration procedures. With a view to obtain the patent registration, we completed all the statutory requirements as well as procedures on time.

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The TTABlog

MAY 15, 2024

In another of those battles between a rock band and one of its members, the Board again sided with the band, granting a petition for cancellation of a registration for THE PLIMSOULS for "entertainment in the nature of live performances by a musical band." The band is entitled to request cancellation of the involved registration for its name.

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 9, 2022

Examples of those interiors are the Apple Store has a registration for the layout of the store, and Chipotle has a registration for the common design themes that you’ll find in nearly every Chipotle. Lighting design is a really cool type of trademark registration. They have a registration for that.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Stockholm A few days ago, The IPKat announced an event taking place at University College London and online on 9 November and focusing on the impact and legacy of the copyright case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) for post-Brexit UK. If you wish to attend in person, then register here.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

With the central case law and regulatory updates, this event focuses on the European market and those working within life science IP. By using IPKAT at checkout, a 10% discount in the registration fee will be applied. Speakers include judges from the UK, EPO, USA and the UPC. The IPKat has negotiated a special discount for readers.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

One of the most intriguing events in the Olympics is the decathlon, at least from my perspective. The decathlon was created to try to measure the most well-rounded athletes because it’s not just one event, one competition, it’s a total of 10 events. Achieve registration. You can even file with intent to use.

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The IPKat

MARCH 6, 2024

Fashion Law London is delighted to host an event fully devoted to exploring the impact, challenges, and potential of AI for the fashion industry from a commercial, legal, and policy standpoint. IPKat readers are automatically entitled to a 15% discount in the registration fee. Fashion is no exception.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Below are all the key details of the event, which features a stellar cast of speakers, so do not miss it! Please register here , and make sure that you follow all steps in the registration process! Note: you will receive a confirmation email (check your spam folder too) once you have completed the registration process correctly.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Registration can be done through this link: [link] bcyCpBrnmUgjMvsd9. Registration is free and open to all. Prior registration and attending the event is required for issuing the Certificate of Participation. Deadline for Registration : 20 September, 2021. How to Attend: . Details: Date : 23 September, 2021.

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Intellectual Property Registration Law 119

Erik K Pelton

MAY 10, 2021

With registration at the USPTO, these brands are better protected in the event that someone purposefully or inadvertently infringes or acquires a domain name or social media handle to compete. Registration of these names, slogans, and logos also turns them into tangible assets with increased value.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

As reported here , the event is organized by the National Library of Sweden in collaboration with the national IPO Swedish Intellectual Property Office (PRV) and the Stockholm Centre for Commercial Law at the Law Faculty at Stockholm University. Karin Grönvall, Anna Jardfelt and Jan Rosén Then, it was time for the keynote speech.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

This is an in-person event, not virtual or hybrid. Travel Information There are no registration fees to attend WIPIP, and we will provide meals on Feb. The conference hotel registration deadline is Dec. Goldman with your request. 2 and breakfast and lunch on Feb. Travel details are available at [link] wipip2024/.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Below are all the key details of the event, which features a stellar cast of speakers: do not miss it! Please register here , and make sure that you follow all steps in the registration process! Note: you will receive a confirmation email (check your spam folder too) once you have completed the registration process correctly.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Amidst all of this, trade mark filings for one’s own face are also becoming increasingly frequent: but should these registrations be granted? If you, like The IPKat, also wonder about how you can protect your image, then this IPKat online event, kindly hosted by international law firm Bird & Bird LLP , is where you should be!

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

From time to time, this Kat receives queries from clients in relation to the registrability of slogans as trade marks. In any event, it is rather interesting to see that Studio Beverage Group, Inc. Recap: Are slogans treated differently than other types of marks?

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Click here for further information and to reserve your spot!

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Copyright Law Technology Copyright Government 76

The TTABlog

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The event will consist of panels on topics expected to include the threat of further constitutional challenges to Section 2, the Lanham Act’s core provision on trademark registration, expressive use of trademarks in the wake of Jack Daniels v. Registration here. Full program here. Read comments and post your comment here.

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Trademark Law Law Trademark Intellectual Property 105

Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 19, 2022

Having that registration also allows your brand to use the ®. If you have to send a demand letter to someone because they are copying or infringing your trademark, having that registration makes it a much stronger letter and generally makes such a situation much easier, quicker, and less expensive to resolve.

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The IPKat

JULY 28, 2022

The case also had an instalment before the Court of Justice of the European Union ( C-371/18 ), which was asked to provide guidance on the requirements of clarity and precision in trade mark law and the scope of the absolute ground for refusal/invalidity concerning bad faith [IPKat here ].

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Registration IP Law 138

Erik K Pelton

MARCH 25, 2024

Incredible musicians playing on stage, dancers, choreographers, a whole team of people that make this event great. She has over 180 registrations and applications at the USPTO. It takes a lot of help to make something great. To have a strong brand, you must build it on a creative name and a creative foundation in common.

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 23, 2022

Another gamer, AuronPlay (A-U-R-O-N-P-L-A-Y), has 17 million followers on Instagram, more than 10 million on Twitch, sells apparel, and has no trademark registration. I could go on, but you get the point. Some of these top gamers have taken steps to protect, but many have not. They are vulnerable assets.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 27, 2022

Even a mark that has been on the International Registry for 40 years does not assure registration of a subsequent national designation. The international registration of the given trademark is valid as of 1980; the Lithuanian designation was made in early 2014. The trademark depicts the shape of the Chanel No. 5 perfume bottle.

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Trademark Registration Marketing Marketing 138

Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Apply for registration with the USPTO. Search for trademark application and trademark registration on our website. For more information about what that entails and what the options are and the details, search for comprehensive trademark search on our website. Acquire relevant domain names and social media handles.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

The event, which has been kindly organized by the Institute of Brand and Innovation Law (IBIL) to mark the release of the second edition of Copyright and Court of Justice of the European Union (Oxford University Press), will be chaired by The Rt Hon Professor Sir Robin Jacob and involve a panel discussion featuring: The Rt.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 28, 2023

Trademark reexamination: A new way of attacking registrations Back in the old days, you had to file a TTAB cancellation in order to cancel a trademark registration for lack of use. A cancellation proceeding is like a mini-lawsuit where the challenger and the registration owner engage in an adversarial case much like litigation.

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Trademark Registration Litigation Blogging 98

Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 1, 2024

® should be used with marks registered at the USPTO—not when a new trademark application has been filed, but when the application process has been completed and has resulted in the issuance of a registration certificate from the USPTO. Each of these symbols should be placed on the upper right-hand corner of the mark or logo.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 10, 2022

Anyone thinking of canceling a trademark registration should be encouraged by the Trademark Modernization Act. Known as TMA, the new rules give IP owners more cost-effective ways to attack trademark registrations based on non-use. A request for expungement must be filed between 3 and 10 years after the registration date.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Former GuestKat Nedim Malovic (ASSA ABLOY) commented on a recent referral to the EUIPO Grand Board regarding the registrability of face trade marks which was also discussed during last October's IPKat webinar on image rights. Eleonora Rosati notified Readers about further upcoming IP events in her Sunday Surprises post.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

On other promotional products in general; on conference giveaways; on tote bags; by framing your trademark registration certificate and hanging it in the office or on the wall; on invoices; on receipts; on checks or e-checks. On pens and pencils; on seed packets – this is a fun promotional giveaway that I’ve done over the years.

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Trademark Branding Brands Branding 147

The IPKat

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Banksy's Laugh Now But One Day We’ll Be In Charge A while ago The IPKat reported [ here and here ] on a string of cancellations of elusive artist Banksy ’s EU trade mark (EUTM) registrations relating to some of their best-known artworks. The reason?

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The IPKat

JANUARY 31, 2024

Here’s this week’s selection of opportunities and events for the IPKat community! The event will explore national transpositions and available case-law in Germany, Italy, and Bulgaria. The event will explore national transpositions and available case-law in Germany, Italy, and Bulgaria. Registration is open here.

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The IPKat

APRIL 22, 2024

Over the next few months, the following will take place and IPKat readers will have an opportunity to enroll with a 25% discount in the registration fees: Summer Course on European Intellectual Property Law Trier, 1-5 July 2024 This course will provide a thorough introduction to European intellectual property law.

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The IPKat

MAY 5, 2023

A recent dispute in Nigeria over trade mark registration and possible proprietorship over a movie title and a title character has brought to the fore questions regarding the processes and procedures at the Trade Mark Registry and whether movie titles and title characters without more should be registrable as trade marks in Nigeria.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Opportunities & Events The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has recently published a new open international tender, reference no. Here's looking at you, Kat While the trees are in their autumn beauty and the woodland paths are dry (with apologies to W.B. Yeats), the stream of IP miscellany springs eternal.

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