SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The registration of trade unions is governed by the Trade Unions Act 1926, a pre-colonial legislation. Section 5 deals with the application for registration of a trade union wherein it states, it will include “ the name of the trade union and the address of its head office”. His previous posts can be accessed here. The Delhi H.C.’s

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 28, 2022

The history of the federal trademark law is almost as old as the Constitution. On July 8, 1870, the Federal Trademark was enacted as the first US Federal law to protect the trademarks. In its place, a trademark law on March 3, 1881, was enacted that targeted the trademarks used in interstate commerce.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 21, 2023

.” But we interpret that phrase in our own way today—we wish to see what occurs when one literally makes a mark based on, or out of, history by adopting as a tradename a historic event, person, or place. We will look not only at the laws of the United States but at some other jurisdictions as well. .” Tam , 137 S.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

However, the same process does not include any examination or verification to determine whether the domain name is distinctive or capable of distinguishing itself from the competition, i.e., existing domain names that are clearly in violation of trademark law.

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Garrigues Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

A trademark is a distinctive sign which identifies the goods and services of a company, and differentiates them from those of competitors, whereas a trade name identifies a company operating in trade and serves to distinguish it from other companies carrying out identical or similar activities. In particular, article 7.1

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 28, 2020

And trademarks have been along for the ride. While there were not, in my opinion, any major court developments affecting trademark owners, there have been many other events and changes that have impacted the world of trademarks over the past 12 months. The year’s biggest story impacted trademarks in a few different ways.

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IP Tech Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Our colleague and leader of the firm’s China Intellectual Property team Paolo Beconcini will be speaking at the upcoming INDICAM event Let’s Take Stock: The Evolution of Counterfeiting In Asia and The Importance of Intelligence and Intelligent Strategies.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Another week has begun and it's time to catch up with the usual IPKat round-up of IP developments, events, and opportunities. As always, do not forget to regularly check our Events page as well. The warm comfort of IP events. Events Workshop: The Human Right to a Healthy Environment: What Impact on Intellectual Property Laws? (4

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Our colleague and leader of the firm’s China Intellectual Property team Paolo Beconcini will be speaking at the upcoming INDICAM event Let’s Take Stock: The Evolution of Counterfeiting In Asia and The Importance of Intelligence and Intelligent Strategies.

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Corsearch

APRIL 5, 2024

On March 19th, the trademark community came together in the heart of New York City for an exclusive event that promised to be both informative and enriching. Trademark monitoring: Utilize tools like Google Alerts and Alt Legal Trademark Protection for effective trademark monitoring.

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The TTABlog

MARCH 2, 2022

Slade and yours truly, The TTABlogger , will present a webinar entitled "What Non-US Practitioners Need to Know About US Trademark Law and the Recent Trademark Modernization Act ("TMA")," on March 10th from Noon to 1 PM EST , sponsored by Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C. Admission" is free. Register here. Welch 2022.

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The TTABlog

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Slade and yours truly, The TTABlogger , will present a webinar entitled "What Non-US Practitioners Need to Know About US Trademark Law and the Recent Trademark Modernization Act ("TMA")," on March 10th from Noon to 1 PM EST , sponsored by Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C. Admission" is free. Register here. Welch 2022.

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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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The TTABlog

JANUARY 7, 2022

Thomas McCarthy has provided to me his comments on the CAFC's October 27, 2021 decision in the Brooklyn Brewery case, in which the appellate court largely affirmed the TTAB's denial of Plaintiff Brooklyn Brewery's petition for cancellation of a registration for the mark BROOKLYN BREW SHOP (in standard form) for beer-making kits.

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DuetsBlog

MAY 4, 2020

Had I known that law school would follow pharmacy school , perhaps a few years could have been saved in the serial approach to my 80s educational decade. And, if a deep focus on trademark law had been in the crystal ball at the outset, shaving a full three years would have been possible, but believe me, no regrets.

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SpicyIP

MAY 18, 2022

Nike has also brought an action for trademark infringement against StockX alleging that StockX’s NFTs depicting Nike shoes violates its trademarks. Downloadable virtual goods are downloadable computer programs and real-world, non-software companies are now obtaining trademark registrations for software products.

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Traverse Legal Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Welcome to Trademark Law Radio, a top web resource on issues of trademark infringement, trademark licensing, trademark protection, and trademark registration. The purpose of trademark availability assessment is really threefold. There are several ways to identify common law trademarks.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MAY 1, 2022

A trademark security agreement filed with the USPTO must specifically identify the mark, the jurisdiction, registration number, registration date, and record owner of the trademark. A validly executed security interest enables a creditor to claim rights to the collateral in the event of a default or bankruptcy.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Introduction: The concept of comparing and considering a trademark in its entirety is a well-established tenet in trademark law. When a trademark is registered, it provides protection to the mark as a whole, even if it is a composite trademark with numerous aspects in it.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

To obtain trademark protection, a business must first adopt a graphically represented mark which is unique and distinguishable. Section 9(1) (c) of the Trademark Act, 1999 prohibits the registration of words used commonly. It takes years for them to get registration. This phenomenon is called acquired distinctiveness.

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The IPKat

MAY 30, 2023

Belgian waffle Kat The IPKat is pleased to inform readers that the 'GRUR meets Brussels' conference is returning on 13 June 2023 and IPKat readers are entitled to receive a 30% discount in the registration fee. To claim the discount, readers should email Sandra von Lingen ( s.vonlingen@grur.org ) and use "IPKAT" in the subject-line.

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BYU Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

LTF provided evidence of a current version of the bulldog, in use since 2008, along with a copyright registration and a trademark registration for the Bulldog. According to LTF, the Bulldog has been Louisiana Tech's mascot since 1899.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Virtual characters can play themed games, create original artwork, visit exhibition locations, shop for virtual clothing for their collections or gaming outfits, and partake in social events after arriving in “Gucci Town.” In contrast, NFTs and brands in the metaverse bring unique ownership considerations.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

CRI Events Private Limited [Delhi High Court]. The second suit was filed by IPRS and PPL against an event management company for broadcasting music without authorization. In this case, the Bombay High Court ruled that registration of copyright is not mandatory for obtaining relief in an infringement action. In Dhiraj Dewani v.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We are pleased to announce that registration for the free Certificate Course in Application of Intellectual Property Rights for Startups and Entrepreneurship is currently open. Eligibility Anyone interested in learning about the intersection between Law and Entrepreneurship with a specific focus on IPR are eligible.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 23, 2022

Adidas, for instance, offers NFTs as souvenirs for participants of real or virtual events. Why you need new trademark registrations now. There is a surging number of new applications submitted to the EUIPO, the UKIPO and the USPTO seeking to register trademarks for use of their brand in virtual reality.

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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. Patent Law.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The EUIPO allowed Munich to trademark Oktoberfest under twenty-two product classes including, most importantly, tourism advertising. The application to the EUIPO stated that Munich wished to trademark the term to prevent others from advertising and profiting off products associated with the event or events replicating the festival.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 23, 2022

Adidas, for instance, offers NFTs as souvenirs for participants of real or virtual events. Why you need new trademark registrations now. There is a surging number of new applications submitted to the EUIPO, the UKIPO and the USPTO seeking to register trademarks for use of their brand in virtual reality.

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The TTABlog

JANUARY 10, 2022

McCarthy , the leading treatise on trademark law explains that “[t]he concepts of ‘generic name’ and ‘trademark’ are mutually exclusive. The party opposing registration has the burden to prove genericness by a preponderance of the evidence. Ampak, Inc. , 3d 57, 59 (4th Cir. Princeton Vanguard, LLC v. Frito-Lay N.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

Kayode & Co, a boutique IP law firm with offices in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. Lara is a leader in Africa trademark law, and represents the interests of numerous international companies in counterfeit enforcement and brand protection matters. Why should international companies seek to register their trademarks in Nigeria?

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

Kayode & Co, a boutique IP law firm with offices in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. Lara is a leader in Africa trademark law, and represents the interests of numerous international companies in counterfeit enforcement and brand protection matters. Why should international companies seek to register their trademarks in Nigeria?

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

After months (or, perhaps, years) of diligent legal work, your business has finally secured its intellectual property rights through a patent , a trademark registration, a copyright registration or some combination thereof. Trademark Maintenance. The hallmark of trademark law is use. Copyright Maintenance.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 11, 2023

22, 2023) Plaintiffs own Roberto Clemente’s IP rights and a registration for ROBERTO CLEMENTE for “figurines, statues and statuettes made of non-precious metal; beer cans made of non-precious metal sold empty.” (The The district court doesn’t appear to care about what the registration is for; I had to look it up.)

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LexBlog IP

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. Patent Law.

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The IPKat

MARCH 17, 2022

The conference which was a hybrid event met a large attendance by various indigenous communities, institutions, IP scholars, lawyers, government officials, and the like. Homonymous registrations shall only be authorised in practical circumstances that ensure equitable treatment of producers. How would this work in practice?]

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Introduction In the ever-shifting landscape of the digital era, the surge in domain name registrations has given rise to a critical challenge— domain name disputes, particularly those entangled with cyber squatting and trademark infringements.

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