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Can Tactile Marks Be Effectively Protected Under Trademark Law?

IP and Legal Filings

INTRODUCTION For a long time, logos, names, and jingles have been the mainstays of trademark law. A recent trend in branding, however, is the use of non-traditional trademarks such as haptic markings. Another important criterion for trademark registration is non-functionality. NON-TRADITIONAL TRADEMARKS: A CRITIQUE.

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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Registering a Trademark

IP and Legal Filings

Lack of distinctiveness to incorrect classification are among the common errors that can bring derailment upon your trademark registration. Whether you are a startup founder, an entrepreneur, or an IP professional, knowledge of these areas can save you time and resources.

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The Madrid Protocol: Streamlining International Trademark Registration

IP and Legal Filings

Separate applications for trademarks are still required for those markets. A trademark could be approved in one jurisdiction and then gets rejected in another. Such a process engages the company in the efficient allocation of resources in terms of market expansion.

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Bridging Borders: How Customs Laws Shape Trademark Protection in India

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction Customs law and trademark law operate at a crucial interface when it comes to protecting intellectual property rights (IPRs) and against counterfeiting. The Trademarks Act, 1999, gives trademark protection to the identity of brands.

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IP as a political instrument in Russia

The IPKat

Kat friend Iana Kazeeva provides an enlightening discussion on steps taken by the Russian government and courts with respect to IP following the invasion of Ukraine. The common denominator is the use of changes to the IP law as a political instrument towards states taking “unfriendly” actions against Russia.

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The Briefing by the IP Law Blog: Vogue Sues 21 Savage and Drake Over Imitation Vogue Cover Marketing Campaign

The IP Law Blog

Vogue Magazine is suing 21 Savage and Drake after they created mock Vogue Magazines to market their new album. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss the dispute on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog. Listen to this podcast episode here. Watch this episode here:

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THE REVERSE CONFUSION THEORY: AN EXCEPTION TO DOCTRINE OF PRIOR USE

Intepat

Introduction Trademark law is mainly governed by two key principles: “first to file” and “first to use.” ” While countries like China focus on the “first to file” rule, India gives more importance to those who first use a trademark in the market. trademark law.

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