Intepat

APRIL 25, 2025

These disputes revolve around issues of copyright infringement, trademark violations, and ownership of digital assets, presenting novel challenges to intellectual property (IP) law. Trademark Violations and Brand Identity Trademark violations have emerged as a significant legal challenge within NFT-based fashion disputes.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

GmbH has registered trademarks in the dictionary word “Emoji.” ” They mostly are a licensing organization, and their registrations are in a wide range of classes: “from articles of clothing and snacks to ‘orthopaedic foot cushions’ and ‘[p]atient safety restraints.'” The court says it.

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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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Intepat

JUNE 25, 2024

Introduction Trademark licensing is a legal phenomenon where a trademark owner (Licensor) grants permission to another (Licensee) to use the trademark on mutually agreed terms and conditions. Hence, it reduces the uncertainty associated with the licensing of trademarks.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 18, 2022

This is an interesting example of how intellectual property law can be utilized to smother the proliferation of harmful views. The context surrounding the litigation shows that protecting business interests is not trademark law’s sole function. . However, a proceeding like that between WOTC and TSR LLC can suggest otherwise.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The Trade Marks Act, 1999 governs the use of trademarks in India. It concerns with the registration and protection of trademarks for products and services alike from being used deceptively, false marks. That, whether the respondent exploit the unfair advantage of the petitioner brands goodwill in the trademark application?

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 17, 2022

Back in 2020, the famous Chinese brew company Tsingtao Beer filed an administrative complaint for trademark infringement against a smaller Chinese competitor for the use of recycled Tsingtao beer bottles. Is this however a case of trademark infringement? Trademark or Unfair Competition? And, why is this important?

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Google argues that any decision in Edible’s favor would be contrary to federal trademark law and be in violation of the free speech provision of the First Amendment of the U.S. NOT a TM Case: A key aspect of the case is that Edible is not on suing trademark law. Constitution. Briefs: Edible Appellant Brief.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The rightsowner has trademark registrations for the tree-shaped outline: Armed with protectable rights in tree outlines, Car-Freshner has turned into a serial plaintiff, though this is my first time blogging them in-depth. I see potential legitimate trademark defenses for the design. This ruling highlights the legal risk.

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Traverse Legal Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

These nonprofits own registered trademarks and attend to them just as a for-profit organization does. Ensure proper usage of your trademarks via licensing agreements and otherwise. Monitor unauthorized third party usage of your trademarks. The post The Importance of NonProfit Trademark for Organizations.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 24, 2025

While actions against infringement of copyright or trademark are welcome, the same should not be at the cost of choking a free market or the rights of small businessmen and entrepreneurs to carry on with their business ( Vasundhara Majithia ). E-Infringement Merely Academic Distinction?

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 27, 2025

[Image Sources: Shutterstock] Addressing the Challenges: To mitigate the risks associated with IPR in AI, stakeholders can adopt several strategies: Data Licensing Agreements: It is futile to train models using datasets that do not possess the right license and accreditation from the owners.

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JIPL Online

APRIL 7, 2021

ii] This blog post will (i) introduce the problem of counterfeit sports merchandise, (ii) provide a summary of trademark policy rationales and how they have been applied in the sports apparel context, and (iii) offer a proposed solution to the problem. (i) i) Introduction to the problem of counterfeit sports merchandise. Euroquilt, Inc. ,

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

APRIL 1, 2025

This domain, incorporating the entirety of Boses registered and well-known trademark, was being used for hosting a website that allegedly sold similar products. Well-Known Trademark Status: The brand is recognized as a well-known trademark, a designation under Indian trademark law that provides broader protection.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

2022 The Pennsylvania State University (“Penn State”) sued Vintage Brand, LLC (“Vintage”), an online retailer of screen-printed goods featuring logos and images, for violations of federal and state trademark and unfair competition laws. used by a person. to identify and distinguish his or her goods.”

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The IPKat

JULY 22, 2022

In 2006, work on simplifying procedures for the protection of industrial designs started in the WIPO Standing Committee on the Law of Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (SCT) , which has evolved into the draft for the proposed DLT. International License. Copyright: WIPO. Photo: Emmanuel Berrod.

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Intepat

APRIL 23, 2025

As we observe World Intellectual Property (IP) Day, themed “IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP,” and underscore the objectives of our campaign, “ Hitting the Right Notes with Intellectual Property,” we address the indispensable role of trademarks in securing a musician’s brand and fostering enduring success.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This month, we conclude our series that explores ways to lose trademark rights with an examination of naked licensing, discuss a favorable rules change to the Chinese Trademark Law, and provide two USPTO updates relevant for trademark applicants and owners. New Rules Allow for Suspension of Trademark Review.

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43(B)log

JUNE 24, 2022

Relationship to use as a trademark; symmetry b/t types of use that might allow acquisition of rights v. Lifeguard Licensing owns registrations for LIFEGUARD for lots of goods including apparel. Intro, Graeme Dinwoodie Ornamentality is undertheorized. types of use that might infringe?

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The IP Law Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

As a result, it is seeking an injunction precluding the baseball team from using the trademark. According to Cleveland Roller Derby, a non-profit entity, despite being valued at over $1 billion, the baseball team is trying to bulldoze the roller derby team’s superior trademark rights to the Guardians name.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This case highlights the intersection of trademark law and e-commerce regulation, raising questions about the accountability of online marketplaces in protecting brand integrity. The Court deemed these claims speculative and unsubstantiated, underscoring the need for tangible, concrete evidence of losses in trademark disputes.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Second Circuit stayed MSCHF’s appeal of the district court’s ruling that the Wavy Baby infringed Vans’ trademarks pending the Supreme Court’s decision in Jack Daniel’s v. 140 (2023), since that decision was expected to provide guidance to lower courts for resolving free speech defenses in trademark infringement cases. VIP Prods. ,

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The IP Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

District Court finding that Lighthouse Enterprises issued a naked license to Blue Mountain, which covered the trademark in question. Scott Hervey and Eric Caligiuri discuss this case and how to avoid bearing the risks of a naked license in this episode of The Briefing. Bliss Nutraceuticals, the 11th Circuit upheld a U.S.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

In the spring and summer of 2022, following the international sanctions imposed upon Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, Russia introduced several landmark changes to its IP law, most notably to patent, trademark and copyright laws. for protection of its trademark “L.O.L. company MGA Entertainment, Inc. SURPRISE!”,

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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. Performing trademark searches. Conducting legal research.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Another exception, section 64(3)(b), states that copyright infringement may still be found when reproducing an article that contains “a trademark or a representation thereof or a label.” Scary Issues with Licensing and Trademarks. This explains why retailers cannot use logos like the Star Wars logo on their unlicensed costumes.

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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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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. Today, I will be answering the question of why a trademark availability assessment makes sense.

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The IP Law Blog

APRIL 30, 2021

Well, if the uptick in activity at the Trademark Office is any indication of what’s to come, we may see the late Mamba’s estate launch its own brand. On or around March 23, 2021, Kobe Bryant, LLC filed applications for numerous trademarks related to logos or terms associated with Kobe and his family. So what now?

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IPilogue

AUGUST 4, 2022

That marked the first time that the Court invalidated a trademark for reasons of bad faith per s. 18(1)(e) of the Trademarks Act (TMA). Judian opened locations specifically in metro Vancouver for the large Chinese Canadian population in this area who would recognize the Beijing Judian trademarks. v Wei Meng. The Decision.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MAY 1, 2022

Trademark Collateral Security Agreements. Registered or pending trademarks ( intellectual property) can be used as a form of collateral to secure a loan from a financier. Perfecting a security interest in trademarks and other IP’s is not as clear as it is for other kinds of personal property.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 17, 2022

Trademark in Bahrain. ?????????A A trademark is a sign or form used to distinguish the goods, products, or services of one establishment from those of other establishments. In addition, a mark of sound or smell can be considered a trademark. There are two ways for going ahead of trademark registration.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 23, 2022

More and more companies are entering the Metaverse leading to a trend towards increased filings of trademarks in the “virtual” classes. Whilst the SPB Team does not blindly follow trends, we are advising all our trademark clients (even the more “conservative” ones) now to file trademarks covering goods and services related to the Metaverse.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 11, 2023

They sought at least $45 million from the government of Puerto Rico for issuing a commemorative license plate for the fiftieth anniversary of Roberto Clemente’s “Hit 3000,” at $21/plate. Plaintiffs brought trademark and related claims, including takings claims, all of which the court dismissed. Anyway, there was no viable claim.

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Greenspoon Marder LLP

MARCH 11, 2019

Unlike trademark law in the United States, there is no “use in commerce” requirement in China, which follows the “first to file” rule to establish priority among competing trademark owners. This has led to the problem of trademark trolling. By: Sharon Urias, Esq. One of those countries is China.

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Intepat

JULY 4, 2024

On April 11, 2024 the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued Guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence Based Tools (“Guidance”) by applying the existing rules and policies to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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The IP Law Blog

MAY 27, 2021

In 2013, Constellation acquired perpetual, irrevocable, and exclusive license rights in the Corona marks, which gave Constellation the right to sell products under the Corona trademark. Constellation disagrees with Modelo’s position that hard seltzers are not allowed under its license. Modelo sued Constellation in the U.S.

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