IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 7, 2025

All of these bring a new dynamism with them and, inevitably, challenges–and opportunities–in the field of intellectual property, most particularly trademarks. A trademark would be the asset that holds together a brand identity for a business, ensuring that its goods or services remain differentiated from others in the marketplace.

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Kashishipr

MAY 11, 2022

A trademark refers to a recognizable expression, design, or sign uniquely identifying the products or services of a specific source and differentiating them from those of others. A trademark may be located on the packaging, voucher, label, or the product itself. Law on Color Trademarks in India.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 8, 2024

Every month, Erise’s trademark attorneys review the latest developments at the U.S. By: Erise IP

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Interestingly, Apple first filed the trademark for Dynamic Island with the Jamaican Intellectual Property Office (“JIPO”) back in July before filing it in the U.S. In this case, Apple filed the trademark application for Dynamic Island on July 12, 2022, in Jamaica, a member of the Paris Convention which recognizes the right of priority.

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IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Current trademark law isn't sufficient to put a stop to copycat THC edibles that are making thousands of kids in the U.S. sick, many of whom are tricked into consuming them because they are packaged just like name-brand snacks, experts said Thursday.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

With the greater increase of various leagues such as the IPL in cricket, or the NBA in basketball, various teams are formed by various individuals to assert a title in trademarks and copyrights, amongst other forms of IP so that profit can be maximised. Within India, the sports market is able to thrive due to the extensive laws.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Edible Arrangements objected to Google selling its trademark to trigger keyword ads. They filed a trademark lawsuit in 2018 but abandoned the suit when it got sent to arbitration. However, Edible invoked theft law and disavowed consumer confusion. However, they didn’t give up! Civil Theft of Personal Property .

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

However, what would happen if business houses wanted to trademark the name of the god they worshipped? As a result, the rise of hypersensitivity to religion, religious texts, and religious symbols determines the jurisprudence around the utilisation of such marks under Indian trademark law, even if they are not strictly prohibited.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Introduction Trademarks serve as identifiers of the source of goods or services, traditionally encompassing logos, names, and slogans. However, as markets grow increasingly innovative, non-traditional marks have emerged, referred to as unconventional trademarks. The concept of unconventional trademarks has a relatively short history.

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Intepat

MARCH 13, 2025

In India, the protection of architectural designs falls under three main categories of the Indian IP regime, namely copyrights, designs and trademarks. This poses a serious challenge for architects to secure IP protections for their designs. Trademarking of a building s design is a significant step in branding and marketing.

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Likelihood of Confusion

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The post Trademarks: The IP that isn’t IP appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™. I have asked, begged, cajoled and — well, no I haven’t threatened Ed Timberlake; who could do that? — but in any event, he won’t write a guest post on.

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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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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 22, 2023

As China’s importance for brand owners continues to grow, so too does the sophistication of China’s IP application processes. By: Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

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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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This year has seen a bonanza of significant trademark decisions, including several high- profile decisions from the Supreme Court. trademark law, yet in most cases returned to basic principles of trademark law to resolve the open issues.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Is this the time we can really see a change in the fight against Chinese trademark squatters, or are we just adding burdens to legitimate right holders? The China National Intellectual Property Association (CNIPA) has recently published a draft amendment to the Chinese Trademark Law.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 4, 2021

On July 29, several IP organizations and one global snack conglomerate filed amicus briefs at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit regarding the definition of “functionality” in trademark law. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit regarding the definition of “functionality” in 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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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”). Similar bad-faith trademark applications have not been uncommon throughout CNIPA’s history.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Emily Xiang is an IPilogue Writer, the President of the Intellectual Property Society of Osgoode, and a 2L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. The court ultimately decided against the band because “Aboriginal rights are outside the scope of trademark law.”.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The year saw many trademark stories in the news as backlogs continued at the USPTO even while application filing numbers dropped from their all time highs during the two previous years. Here are the biggest trademark stories of 2022 that we have been following at EMP&A. IP Cases Abound at the Supreme Court. Last March, Ms.

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Intepat

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

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. Banff, Ltd.

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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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The IPKat

MARCH 4, 2025

Trade Marks Marcel Pemsel discussed the importance of considering potential red flags and red lines when choosing a trademark, highlighting often overlooked factors. St Atilla discussed the EUIPO's decision to uphold the trademark protection for "KIM KARDASHIAN," highlighting the importance of reputation in trademark law.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Abstract In the changing landscape of intellectual property law, Trademarks have gone beyond the traditionally used symbols, names, logos to enhance the non-traditional identifiers. Unlike conventional trademarks that primarily use visual elements, non-conventional trademarks engage multiple senses to foster brand recognition.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Have you ever wondered who protects the IP rights of IP lawyers? What happens when an IP firm is sued for infringing IP rights of other law firms? But what happens when these protectors of IP seek the protection of their IPs? SG, and the high probity from the lawyers practising IP!

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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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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 8, 2024

In an April 2023 summary judgment ruling , the plaintiff established that it “possesses the legally protectable, incontestable trademarks TEXAS TAMALE and TEXAS TAMALE COMPANY.” The court said that the trademark owner had been using the trademark since 1985 and registered the trademark in 2006. ” Uh oh.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 11, 2025

Trademarks are not just marks or labels, they carry value and encourage commerce and signifies credibility and quality in the market. But what happens, however, when these trademarks become the focus point of contingent legal battles? An individual who has a right to be aggrieved can go for cancellation of the registration in person.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 3, 2022

We are pleased to bring you a guest post by Kedar Ganesh Dhargalkar, analysing the possibility of trademark protection for bodily features. Balasaheb Apte College of Law in Mumbai. Trademarking Signature Poses/Looks – A Progressive Protection of Individuality. What implications does this have for trademark law?

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summary of the posts on Delhi High Court’s order in Dabur v. The SOS Agreement included a licensing clause allowing the applicants to use the “UTRACON” trademark whose rights were held by the respondents. Bibin John vs Lifestyle International Private Ltd.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

A trademark is typically a sign, logo, symbol, word, phrase, design, or combination of them, which identifies the product or service of a particular brand. To sell the product, using the brand name makes it a trademark. Trademark Registration provides the exclusive rights to the owner to pursue legal action in case of infringement.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Introduction The Trademarks Act of 1999 introduced trademark dilution. The use of trademarks helps a company set itself apart from its rivals’ products and services. A feature of trademark law known as trademark dilution gives the brand owner exclusive rights to the mark, providing them a strong and recognisable trademark.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 25, 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 assist under-resourced inventors, entrepreneurs and start-up companies with their innovation and commercialization activities. IP Innovation Clinic Fellows (3-5 positions). 750 words).

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Sally Yoon is an IPilogue Writer, IP Innovation Clinic Fellow, and a 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. According to The Wrap , AMC Networks and Sony Pictures, the production companies behind Better Call Saul , are being sued for trademark and trade dress infringement by Liberty Tax. How similar is too similar?

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 29, 2023

Can their names be officially protected under trademark laws?At At first, it might seem a little confusing as Trademarks are like- ‘special signs’ that help us know where products or services come from. Trademarks must have a distinguishing capacity and must be ‘distinctive’ in itself. Jitender V. Jain and Anr.,

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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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