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From Code to Characters: IPR in Gaming Industry

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There are various laws in India that govern IPR and gaming laws, but the primary law are Patents Act, of 1970 , Trademark Act, of 1999 and Indian Contract Act, of 1872. TRADEMARK A Trademark is basically a sign or symbol used in business to distinguish its service from others. Logos or symbols are also covered under trademark.

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How To Avoid Trademark Confusion

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What are similar trademarks? Maybe it’s just me, but it sure seems like the USPTO has become more aggressive in refusing registration of trademarks. Known as likelihood of confusion or a Section 2(d) refusal, this is one of the most common reasons why trademark applications get rejected.

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What if specimens do not match the mark in your trademark application drawing?

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What exactly is the mark filed in your trademark application or registration? One of the most common errors in a trademark application is a mismatch between the mark shown in a trademark application drawing and the mark shown in submitted specimens. What is a trademark application drawing? no color claim.).

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How to Protect and Trademark Your Clothing Brand

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Let’s look at how you should protect and trademark your clothing lines. Contact US patent and trademark attorney Vic Lin at 949-223-9623 or email vlin@icaplaw.com to explore how we can register your clothing brand’s trademarks, patents and copyrights. But how do you show a trademark on clothing?

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How to Trademark a Logo

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Can you register a trademark for your logo? A well designed logo can mean so much to your business. A trademark registration protects your logo and gives you advantages, from both offensive and defensive perspectives. A logo is sometimes called a design mark in the trademark world.

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What is subject matter eligibility?

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Trying to obtain a design patent on a two-dimensional artwork or graphic design without regard to the article can also lead to ineligible problems. appeared first on Patent Trademark Blog | IP Q&A. appeared first on Patent Trademark Blog | IP Q&A. Is an icon considered a process?

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How to Handle a Trademark Rejection: File a Design Patent Instead?

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Rejected Trademark Application? Get a Design Patent Instead The path to registering a trademark can be strewn with landmines. When your trademark application faces difficult rejections, would a design patent make more sense? Having difficulty trademarking your brand?