IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 3, 2024

New opportunities seemingly point to greater growth, but with it comes diffiernt challenges: how to protect such intellectual properties, especially trademarks. To secure a trademark in different legal jurisdictions is a time-, cost-, and process-draining exercise.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 26, 2023

Areeb Daimee is a 2L JD candidate at the University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law. With the rise of significant non-fungible token (“NFT”) trademark disputes taking place in the United States, Canada is looking towards the outcomes of those cases in order to interpret Canadian trademark law in relation to NFTs.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 27, 2025

AI, a simulation of human intelligence by a computer system designed to perform tasks typically done by human beings, has in just a few short years evolved beyond what was previously believed possible, and has manifested itself in even creating new works of Intellectual Property, such as art, literature, music, etc.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One of the most effective ways to protect your brand and all that it owns, including distinctive features, is through the registration of a trademark. Trademark law grants legal protection of your business name, logo, or slogan against other individuals using the same with regard to protection over intellectual property.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Sabrina Macklai is an IPilogue Senior Editor and a 2L JD Candidate at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. In general, any clothing, including costumes, is not protected by copyright laws. where original jewellery designs are automatically protected under copyright law as sculptural or pictorial works. Happy spooky season!

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Best Patent Book Terrell on the Law of Patents, 20th edition Sweet & Maxwell by Andrew Waugh KC, Douglas Campbell KC, Tim Austen, Tom Hinchliffe KC, Tom Mitcheson KC (reviewed by The IPKat here ) Best Copyright Book The Routledge Companion to Copyright and Creativity in the 21st Century Routledge eds.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 4, 2025

With the rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), many are wondering how it will affect intellectual property law. While much has been written on the subject of copyright law and the numerous gray areas that will need to be addressed by the U.S.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 16, 2023

NON-FUNGIBLE TOKENS AND TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT: WHERE DOES THE LAW STAND? StockX, LLC, Nike filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against StockX, LLC, an online resale sneaker retailer, in February 2022 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

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Kashishipr

MAY 11, 2022

However, the complications and issues arise in the cases falling outside the ambit of conventional or traditional trademarks, where the registration of which becomes arduous to be given an exclusive status. Law on Color Trademarks in India. For more visit: [link].

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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. About Intellectual Property Rights Intellectual properties are the manifestation of digital revolution that fuels 21st century technologically-driven economies.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Fish & Richardson is pleased to announce that the firm has been named a “Law Firm of the Year” for Litigation – Intellectual Property and Litigation – Patent in U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2023 edition. Litigation – Intellectual Property . Patent Law .

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More Than Your Mark

AUGUST 20, 2021

the past decade, the use of 3-D printing has expanded rapidly, in part because the original intellectual property protections on the technology, first invented in the 1980s, expired, making it less expensive to produce the hardware and software involved in the 3-D printing process. 3-D Printing and Copyrights, Patents, or Trademarks.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

To provide security and prevent this, Indian law has established protection for marks and symbols with religious connotations; hence, if a mark includes anything that might offend a certain class of people or segment of the public due to their religious sensibilities, protection may be denied to such a mark [4]. 1] Acharya, M.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 19, 2021

Claire Wortsman is an IPilogue Writer and a 2L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. . IOC regulations are only one of the many sets of rules that surround the intellectual property (IP) of the Olympic Games. Photo by Ryunosuke Kikuno (Unsplash). Another odd result is that certain marks (e.g.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has announced plans to negotiate a Design Law Treaty (DLT). Similar treaties already exist in the area of Patents (Patent Law Treaty of 2000) and Trademarks (Trademark Law Treaty of 1994 and Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks of 2006).

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

“Overlapping Intellectual Property Rights 2nd Edition” edited by Neil Wilkof, Shamnad Basheer, and Irene Calboli (Oxford University Press, 2023). The book structure can be divided into four parts, with the first three analysing the overlap of patents, copyright, and trademarks, with other IP rights, respectively.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 27, 2021

Following on from the success of last year’s inaugural edition of the Shamnad Basheer Essay Competition on IP Law, on May 14 th , 2021 we announced the 2 nd edition of the Shamnad Basheer Essay Competition on the occasion of Shamnad ‘s 45 th birth anniversary. A photograph of Prof. (Dr.) Shamnad Basheer. And the winners are: 1.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

However, the UK and Spain Patents and Trademark office granted trademark protection to the ‘Bitcoin’ mark and its logo (Registration number: M4046141). The trademark laws used to regulate cryptocurrency-related marks are in their nascent stage. However, this can be prevented with stringent IP laws in place.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 23, 2023

As a plant intellectual property nerd , this Kat was delighted to get her hands on the new book Intellectual Property and the Design of Nature (Oxford University Press, 2023), edited by Jose Bellido and Brad Sherman. The other two chapters turn to the conceptualisation of nature in patent law.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Earlier this year, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released a Draft Amendment to its Trademark Law which, although not yet finalized, could result in significant changes to trademark applications and rights enforcement. By: Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) circulated a draft amendment to the PRC Trademark Law (TML Draft Amendment) for public comment on January 13, 2023.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 25, 2021

A critical issue to be addressed is whether these limited-edition products can get protection under Intellectual Property (IP) law, just as regular products do, and if yes, then which is the most appropriate form of IP Protection ? Protection for Limited Edition Products under Trademark Law.

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 13, 2023

Today, the International Trademark Association (INTA) published an amicus brief filed with the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in a case that should have major implications for the effects of Brexit on EU trademark law.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The Third Circuit ruled today that Section 230 doesn’t preempt publicity rights claims because they qualify as “intellectual property” claims. With respect to statutory analysis, the majority says “when Congress wanted to cabin the interpretation about state law, it knew how to do so—and did so explicitly.”

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In October, 2023, Korea passed a new trademark law to add flexibility to its strict trademark registration requiring that later-filed marks need to be completely unique from existing senior marks.

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Olartemoure Blog

JULY 17, 2024

But have you ever considered the intellectual property aspects surrounding tattoos? THE ART OF TATTOOING AND COPYRIGHT Tattoos are protected by copyright laws as original works of art. TRADEMARKS AND TATTOOS Tattoos can also intersect with trademark law.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 26, 2021

To answer that and other questions about Halloween costumes, we have to step back and look at how copyright and trademark law apply to costumes. Since the costume doesn’t have a mask or any accessories, from a copyright standpoint, it’s likely not breaking any laws. Trademark and Halloween Costumes. Bottom Line.

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Intepat

MARCH 25, 2025

However, the rise of fragrance dupes has ignited controversy surrounding legality, ethics, and intellectual property rights. CURRENT LEGAL LANDSCAPE OF PERFUME PROTECTION The trademarking of scents is not unheard of, and various jurisdictions have granted trademark protection to scent marks. billion in 2025.

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The IPKat

MARCH 4, 2025

St Atilla discussed the EUIPO's decision to uphold the trademark protection for "KIM KARDASHIAN," highlighting the importance of reputation in trademark law. Copyright and Design Law Alessandro Cerri detailed a decision by a Delaware court where the fair use defense was successfully applied in a copyright infringement case.

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IIPRD

JUNE 9, 2024

Introduction Before hunting into the intricacies of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in the metaverse, it is essential to know what the metaverse entails. In the metaverse and physical world, the notion of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) has a murky image.

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 4, 2022

On February 14, 2022, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued a notice regarding “clout-chasing” trademark applications or registrations (the “Notice”). In fact, clout-chasing, a specific type of bad-faith trademark application, has become much more prevalent in recent years.

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IIPRD

JUNE 13, 2024

Abstract This paper delves into the profound integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into contemporary life and its impact on intellectual property rights (IPR). Analyzing the convergence of AI and IPR laws, it elucidates the challenges and ambiguities in recognizing AI as inventors or creators.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In this sector, intellectual property (IP) regulations are essential for defending the rights of inventors, artists, and producers. We will examine the fundamental ideas and rules of copyright, trademark, and patent laws as well as how they relate to various entertainment business sectors in this extensive book.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As the renewable energy sector continues to experience significant growth and attract emerging companies, it becomes essential for entrepreneurs and business owners to understand the legal landscape surrounding trademarks and potential bankruptcy issues. By: Foley & Lardner LLP

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IPilogue

MARCH 23, 2022

The IP Innovation Clinic, the first student-based clinic of its kind in Canada, is seeking law students from Osgoode Hall Law School to provide assistance to under-resourced inventors, entrepreneurs and start-up companies with their innovation and commercialization activities. IP Innovation Clinic Fellows (10 positions).

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The IPKat

JULY 22, 2022

On 21 July 2022, Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) approved the convening of diplomatic conferences on designs and genetic resources, no later than 2024. Diplomatic conferences are negotiating rounds where multilateral treaties are adopted or revised.

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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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