IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 17, 2022

The case was adjudicated in 2022 by the Weihai Market Supervision and Administration Bureau of Shandong Province in favor of Tsingtao Brewery and has been selected as a model trademark enforcement case by the State Administration for Market Regulation. Is this however a case of trademark infringement? Tsingtao’s choice.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Once the application is filed, it will be examined by the IPI to ensure that it meets the requirements for registration. If the trademark is found to be eligible, it will be published in the Trademarks Journal, and any interested party will have a chance to oppose the registration.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 19, 2021

It filed an application to register CASPER as a trademark in connection with blockchain technology; the registration issued in November 2020. Zamfir alleged that CasperLabs had agreed to register the marks on his behalf and to transfer the marks to him, but didn’t do so; CasperLabs denied any such agreement.

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Kashishipr

JULY 20, 2022

Although this may sound quite encouraging and motivating for those with original ideas, many famous brands out there are accused and widely recognized for being copycats in the market and, unfortunately, making a lot of money. The stories feature on Instagram is the same as that of its rival and competitor in the market, Snapchat.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 10, 2024

Image from here In the case of Sterling Agro Industries Limited vs ASR Trading Company , the Delhi High Court while dealing with a trademark infringement suit, imputed mala fide intention to ASR Trading’s (the Defendant) act of applying for a trademark registration. His previous posts can be accessed here.

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SpicyIP

MAY 30, 2024

In this post, I have briefly discussed the judgement and analyzed what it could mean for the proprietors of well-known trademarks and other proprietors. The petitioner, Vans Inc, USA, filed for registration of their mark- VANS in 1992, on a ‘proposed to be used basis’. The mark was published in 2005 and was registered in 2006.

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Requirements for Registration of a Position Trademark. The position trademark should be capable of being represented graphically, and hence, a detailed and clear description of the position of the mark on a particular product becomes essential for the application of Trademark Registration. Final Thoughts.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 17, 2022

The case was adjudicated in 2022 by the Weihai Market Supervision and Administration Bureau of Shandong Province in favor of Tsingtao Brewery and has been selected as a model trademark enforcement case by the State Administration for Market Regulation. Is this however a case of trademark infringement?

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SpicyIP

MAY 2, 2022

We’re pleased to bring you a timely guest post by Sangita Sharma on a recent order by the Delhi High Court, on the usage of a competitor’s registered trademarks as keywords or adwords. The plaintiff filed the suit seeking protection of its various registered trademarks used by Defendant No.1- Defendant no.

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Intepat

MAY 28, 2024

The logo, consisting of a stylized apple with a bite taken out of it, is instantly recognizable amongst the consumer base and needs no introductions amongst the market & trade channels. has invested heavily in marketing and brand promotion, making its trademark well-known to consumers. Prior Registration and Use: Apple Inc.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The Plaintiff filed the present suit against the Defendant for uploading an audio book titled ‘Mossad: Greatest Mission of the Israeli Secret Service’ on its online platform. The court further reiterated that at this stage the court must take the allegations contained in the plaint to be correct, and thus, passed the present appeal.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Image from Rick Harrison, here Our readers may be aware of Section 12 in the Trademark Act 1999 which allows the registration of identical or similar trademarks by more than one proprietor in case of honest concurrent use of some special circumstances. Rather, it can be invoked as an active defense against an infringement suit.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 31, 2023

Not to mention, it allows for almost infinite expansion, allowing marketers to design apparel of any size. Expansion of Legal Protections By deterring imitated products, trademarks safeguard a company’s identity and the image of its brand(s), especially in the Metaverse.

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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.'”

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Among other products, CeramTec markets a pink-coloured hip-replacement implant. It also argued that the pink colour was not part of a marketing strategy, but rather the result of the chromium oxide, present in the implants and covered by the now-expired patent. 52(1)(a) and (b) of the same Regulation, autonomous and exclusive?

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43(B)log

JANUARY 5, 2024

Plaintiff has seven registered trademarks involving Florida Virtual School or FLVS; two of the registrations are incontestable. registrations with graphical elements The “Florida Online School” mark included an image of a Florida panther. And they targeted school districts in their marketing.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The ultimate success of brands and businesses in the modern world largely depends on the groundbreaking innovation that sets them apart from the rising competition in the market. Having a robust Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategizing well to maintain it can do wonders in enhancing your brand value and market share.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Introduction In today’s digital economy, trademarks play an important role in developing a brand’s identity, establishing customer trust, and assuring market competition. Trademark violation raises significant issues. The registration and management of trademarks was another essential component.

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Intepat

MAY 24, 2023

More than 120 years ago, nine countries established a particular unit for the international registration of marks, known as the Madrid System. More and more countries have signed up to this unique international trademark registration system. In such scenarios, the mark may be refused registration.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The Trademark Laws of different nations prevent third parties and entities from using a Registered Trademark , which is undoubtedly crucial considering the amount of time, money, effort, and hard work that goes into building a widely recognized and viable brand name. Bottom Line.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

vs Tata Sia Airlines Limited CS(COMM) 54/2022 was instituted by Frankfinn to refrain Tata from using their registered trademark ‘Fly High’. vs Gujarat Co-Operative Milk marketing federation LTD. & The case, Frankfinn Aviation Services Private Ltd.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 7, 2023

The present application was moved by the respondent before the Delhi High Court seeking a stay of the proceedings in the revocation petition. However, the Court rejected this argument and held that the disclaimers are attached only to the concerned registrations and not future registrations.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 19, 2022

Facilitators will be in charge of providing general advice on various IPRs, as well as information on how to protect and market IPRs in other jurisdictions. The facility of trademark registration is a herald of ensuring legal security for start-ups. This process can go on forever until the liquidation.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

‘Influencer marketing,’ albeit a new word, has emerged as one of the most effective strategies to create money across all industries. However, in order to have legal proof of ownership, it is always advisable to register for copyright registration. Trademarks. Build your market reputation.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

At present, with the immense growth of interconnectivity, along with digital experiences creating augmented reality and virtual reality, many digital marketers and technology experts have given the term ‘Metaverse’ to these new spheres of human interaction. Market Reach & Presence.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 16, 2022

Trademarks (referred to as logos and brand names in a layman’s language) are the source identifiers intended to safeguard the general public from getting confused about the origin of products and services available in the market.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In the present emerging digital economy, innovators keep coming up with new ideas for the manufacturing sector with the potential to change and evolve the already existing ways of working and discover new ones. There is an increasing value in the massive volumes of data accumulated over time in a company or firm. Protection of Trade Secrets.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

For almost a century, the Plaintiffs have been making and marketing Unani and Ayurvedic medicines, oils, syrups, and non-alcoholic beverages, among other things. ’ Plaintiffs claim that their original registration of their ‘RoohAfza’ was obtained in 1942 under Class 5 and that the registration is still valid today.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

Through this, the former aims to monopolize the market and kick out any remotely similar business operating under the mark. This is often perceived as a means of brand building and a way to assert and secure their position and goodwill in the market to avoid losing customers or market share to the smaller entities.

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Corsearch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Unauthorized utilization of a mark resembling yours constitutes trademark infringement, encompassing both visual and auditory similarities. Conversely, Lookalikes and replica products intentionally exclude trademarks from their design and packaging. Once you’ve uploaded your documents, you can submit IP registrations for verification.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Indeed, “Italian pasta is one of the best and most sought after products in the global market,” and “Italian durum wheat is among some of the ‘best varieties[’]” of wheat. So, “while a court “may assume [an incorporated document’s] contents are true for purposes of a motion to dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6).

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 8, 2024

Enterprises A proprietary concern at 155, Gurunanak Timber Market, Dhar Road, Indore (Madhya Pradesh) Brief Facts Plaintiffs are in business of manufacturing and distribution of wines, liquors and spirits. The plaintiffs have obtained registration in respect of their trademark in Class-33.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Dfinity sponsors conferences and hackathons, and gives in-person and virtual presentations. Color was not claimed as a feature of the mark: infinity sign with left loop larger than right with DFINITY beneath In 2021, it secured registration of its second mark, the Rainbow Mark. Dfinity sued for federal and state trademark infringement.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Even though traditional banks continue to command the financial market by offering standard operations such as payments, deposits, and credit; they need to understand that now, they are not the only players. With the size of such a market, there is always a high possibility of intellectual stealing in order to maximize profit.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 27, 2022

For maintaining a competitive edge in the market, businesses need to keep innovating. In the present era, working business environments have become significantly dynamic. They may opt for different ways to safeguard their IP, including IP registrations and protecting the IP assets with an NDA.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

However, the modern concept of trademarks as legally protected intellectual property emerged in the late 19th century. The first trademark registration system was established in the United Kingdom in 1875 with the Trade Marks Registration Act. However, trademark protection in the U.S.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The ever-expanding internet presents a daunting task to any brand owner trying to police its marks. In order to utilize The Registry, the brand owner must have a federally-registered trademark that appears on products or packaging. One example is Brand Monitor, offered through DomainTools. [3]

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