Michael Geist

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The CRTC’s decision to require registration for a wide range of Internet sites and services that meet a $10 million revenue threshold, including podcasters, adult sites, and news sites, appears to have taken many Canadians by surprise. I wrote in favour of the extension in a submission. This is the result.

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Cogency Global

MAY 18, 2023

What this is: Refer to this guide to help you determine whether using the Unified Registration Statement (URS) is right for your nonprofit. What this means: The URS is still a very useful, time-saving tool when registering or renewing to solicit.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 26, 2023

2] However, the quintessential reason for such distinction is due to a slightly elevated standard for the registration of non-traditional marks. Image Source : Shutterstock] The Trademarks Act, 1999 (‘Act’) refers exclusively to the registrability of ‘combination of colours’. [3] In this also falls the case of colour marks.

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The TTABlog

JULY 29, 2024

The Board denied a petiton for cancellation of a registration for the mark shown below, for various clothing items, rejecting Petitioner Paradise Holdings' likelihood of confusion claim because Paradise failed to prove priority. 1057(e), a registration may be amended “for good cause.” Neo Nyc inc , Cancellation No. Welch 2024.

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The IPKat

MAY 12, 2024

The Earlier Decisions Duca di Salaparuta brought the action against several other wineries, as well as the representative body (the Consorzio di tutela dei vini DOC Salaparuta) and the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies (which granted the national registration). Article 14.3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/9 ).

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The TTABlog

JUNE 10, 2024

In an attempt to side-step a Section 2(d) refusal of the mark shown below, for "gin," Petitioner Iron Balls International petitioned to restrict Respondent Bull Creek's registration for the mark IRON BALLS for "beer" to "“micro-brewed craft beer." See Embarcadero Techs., RStudio, Inc. 2013 WL 2365029, at *2 (TTAB 2013). Issue Preclusion?:

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

[Image Sources : Shutterstock] Icann Rules According to the ICANN rules, the domain name registrant is required to comply with all the standards, requirements, procedures and practices when entering into a Domain Name Registration Agreement with the Domain Name Registrar. Schechter, The Rational Basis of Trademark Protection, 40 HARV.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 27, 2022

A motion trademark refers to a moving logo used by a company as a creative and innovative marketing approach to attract customers to their business offerings. While applying for the Trademark Registration of a motion mark in India, it is essential to ensure that the mark is capable of being depicted on paper. For more visit: [link].

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Velocity of Content

MARCH 23, 2023

Concomitantly with announcing the overall initiative, the Office released new registration guidance on how to handle registration of works that include material generated by AI-technology. In short, for anyone handling copyright registration applications that involve an AI aspect, it’s a must read. The guidance notes that U.S.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 9, 2023

The EU IPO denied a trademark registration for the following symbol in various real estate-related classes: The trademark examiner determined that the symbol means “I love you” in American Sign Language (ASL). Others refer to the symbol as “ILY,” and Emojipedia refers to it as the “Love-You Gesture.”

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The TTABlog

AUGUST 13, 2024

Look Cycle, owner of the mark LOOK for bicycles and bicycle parts, petitioned to cancel a registration for the mark BLOOKE for bicycles, parts, and accessories, alleging likelihood of confusion, nonuse, and fraud. Pronunciation is like what patent lawyers refer to as a nose of wax - selectively twistable - id. ]. Unlikely - ed.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 28, 2022

Maharashtra Real Estate (Regulation and Development) (Registration of Real Estate Projects, Registration of Real Estate Agents, Rates of Interest and Disclosures on Website) Rules, 2017. Registration of Real Estate Projects. Registration of Real Estate Agents. Under this Act, all real estate agents must register.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Read on to learn about: The difference between patents and industrial designs Recent industrial designs registration trends How you can swiftly search for industrial designs with Corsearch What are industrial designs? These and other questions are relevant in assessing registrability potential for patents.

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The IPKat

MAY 3, 2023

Rebekah Vardy, wife of football player Jamie Vardy , has managed to secure registration of WAGATHA CHRISTIE for a wide range of goods and services. Given this, there’s something a little disconcerting about the (perfectly legal) registration of the WAGATHA CHRISTIE mark. Why is this noteworthy? The libel trial ensued.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 5, 2023

Graphical User Interface (GUI) refers to icons, windows, and/or menus to offer a mechanism to interact with electronic devices visually. There has been quite a bit of debate around the registrability of GUIs under industrial design law in India.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

411 relating to whether courts must have evidence of intent to defraud before referring copyright registration validity questions to the Copyright Office. The case asks the Court to decide whether the Ninth Circuit properly construed the language of 17 U.S.C. §

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 9, 2022

The protection is granted in the form of registration of Industrial designs and an effective system of protection promotes fair competition and honest trade practices, encouraging creativity and producing more aesthetically pleasing products for the consumers. Criteria for design registration. Criteria for design registration.

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Intepat

MAY 29, 2024

This blog delves into the essentials of trademark user affidavits, highlighting their significance, the information they must contain, and best practices for drafting them to ensure a successful registration process. This makes the Trademark User Affidavit an indispensable document in the registration process.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 21, 2021

According to that directive, from 1 January 2022, the CNIPA will only provide an electronic version of trade mark registration certificates. As strange as it may sound in today’s world of electronic formality, ‘paper’ is a big deal for the registration process in China. 1574) was launched.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 8, 2021

The court therefore upheld the decision of the TTAB [ here ] ordering cancellation of the PRETZEL CRISPS Supplemental Registration. Of the two surveys submitted by plaintiff, one was "inconclusive" and the other supported a genericness finding.] Read comments and post your comment here.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The legal protection of these trademarks is contingent upon their registration with the relevant government authority, such as the Trade Marks Registry in India. In the era of globalization, companies with international operations must secure trademark registrations in multiple countries.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 25, 2024

Introduction Section 3 of the Real Estate Regulation and Development Act, 2016 provides for prior registration of projects under the Real Estate Regulatory Authority that are undergoing completion as of the commencement of the Act and have not been granted a completion certificate by their respective local authorities.

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The TTABlog

JULY 6, 2021

Belmora ) had the TTAB tackled this issue, and here it reached the same outcome: cancellation of two registrations on the ground that Registrant Meenaxi used its registered marks THUMS UP and LIMCA to misrepresent the source of its soft drink products. Section 14(3) cases are as rare as a White Sox fan in Boston. 2021 U.S.P.Q.2d

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Patently-O

MAY 17, 2023

These two methods are referred to as Category A and Category B in the General Requirements Bulletin for Admission to the Examination for Registration to Practice in Patent Cases (GRB). The USPTO previously simplified the path for potential registrants by including typical Category B degrees under Category A.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

NTC even referred to the Bombay High Court’s judgment in Dhiraj Dharamdas Dewani vs. Sonal Info Systems Pvt Ltd, where it held that Copyright Registration is compulsory to maintain a civil or criminal action under the Copyright Act of 1957. Bombay High Court’s Decision . For more visit: [link].

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Intepat

JUNE 12, 2023

One very important aspect of such registration is that the protection so granted is territorial in nature, for instance, if a trademark is registered in India, then it will be protected only within the Indian territory. A detailed account of the domestic procedure for registration of trademarks in India can be found here.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Instead of showing two or more letters as letters in and of themselves, the letters might be entwined or interwoven into a single device, formed into a monogram, which is prima facie registrable as a device. Registrability of letters or numerals as wordmark. Additionally, letter marks have an aspect of pronouncability.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Copyright has been referred to as the creation of a statute under the private property of law that has its subsistence in the various types of works. The registration for copyright can be both in the forms of the online procedure as well as the physical modes. Procedure to be followed for copyright registration.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 5, 2023

Graphical User Interface (GUI) refers to icons, windows, and/or menus to offer a mechanism to interact with electronic devices visually. There has been quite a bit of debate around the registrability of GUIs under industrial design law in India. In the case of UST Global (Singapore) Pte. 1] AID No. 2 OF 2019

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Cogency Global

MAY 16, 2024

What this means : The number of states that do require charitable solicitation registration varies in some circumstances, usually depending on the type of organization and sometimes you’ll find conflicting information when searching for the exact states where this is required.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 19, 2022

A list of facilitators is also available on the Trade Marks Offices’ website (www.India.nic.in) under the startup facilitation scheme, whereby services may be benefited startups for trademark registration applications, and the professional fees of such facilitators are refunded by the government.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Trademark refers to any sign, logo, word, phrase, or design that identifies and distinguishes the source of goods or services from others in the market. This gives a legal frame-work for registration, protection, and enforcement of trademarks in India. The registration of a trademark is not compulsionary but highly recommended.

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Kashishipr

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Maintaining a Trademark Registration can indeed be challenging if you aren’t familiar with the Trademark Law. A trademark refers to any sign, expression, or design identifying the products or services of one company and differentiating them from those of others. Some Other Crucial Aspects to Keep in Mind.

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The TTABlog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Applicant argued that, in the cited mark, BLACK AGAVE will be seen as a reference to the plant, whereas in its mark, the word BLACK would be seen as a laudatory term, as in Johnnie Walker "Black Label." How do you think this appeal came out? In re Agave and Phoenix, LLC , Serial No.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 27, 2021

November 25, 2020), the Federal Circuit affirmed a pair of PTAB inter partes review decisions that determined VidStream’s claims, directed to publishing content on social networking websites, are unpatentable as obvious over a five-way combination of references. The priority date of the VidStream patent is May 9, 2012. Iancu , 889 F.3d

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The TTABlog

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In a highly detailed and instructive opinion, the Board granted a petition for cancellation of a registration for the product configuration shown below, for a "spring-loaded glass-breaking device," on the ground of de jure functionality under Section 2(e)(5). The Board looked to the factors set forth in In re Morton-Norwich Prods.,

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The IPKat

JUNE 2, 2024

After it was referred back in 2021, a few days ago the Grand Board of the European Union Intellectual Property Office finally issued its long-awaited decision concerning an application to register the figurative sign ‘COVIDIOT’ (below) as an EU trade mark for the following goods: Class 6: Metal clips. Class 28: Board games; Toys.

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