Specsavers has secured UKIPO approval to trademark ‘should’ve’, strengthening its exclusive use of the term in marketing. The decision highlights current legal debates on trademarking common words and its implications for brand protection.
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RIO 2016 and Trademarks
This article analyses the trademark restrictions imposed during the Rio 2016 Olympics, focusing on enforcement by the IOC and USOC. It discusses the implications for businesses, media, and the marketing landscape, considering both current practices and potential future impacts.
Read more about RIO 2016 and TrademarksActivist Phyllis Schlafly Loses Trademark Dispute against nephew’s Brewery
Phyllis Schlafly’s opposition to her nephew’s ‘Schlafly Beer’ trademark was rejected by the US Trademark Board. The Board held that the mark had acquired distinctiveness after years of commercial success and public association with St. Louis Brewery.
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The Commerce and Industry Minister has outlined steps to reduce the trademark backlog in India, including hiring more examiners and strengthening online filing. Recent improvements and legal measures suggest a positive shift in the Trademarks Registry’s functioning.
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The Trade Marks Registry has issued a notification concerning 9578 abandoned trademark applications due to non-response to Examination Reports. Applicants have been given a final chance to respond by July 31, 2016, to avoid abandonment of their applications.
Read more about TM Registry Issues New Public Notice Regarding Abandoned TM ApplicationsPatanjali mired in controversy once again
Emami filed a legal case against Patanjali for alleged infringement of its Kesh King trademark and design. The Calcutta High Court issued an interim restraint before the parties reached a settlement.
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The Delhi High Court ruled in favour of Toyota in the long-standing Prius trademark dispute. The judgment found the defendants’ use of the mark dishonest and detrimental to Toyota’s reputation, ordering damages and cessation of use.
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This Weekly IP News reviews major copyright and trademark developments, including the Kriti versus Bob controversy, a John Doe order for Sultan, and McDonald’s EU trademark dispute. The analysis offers clear, factual insights into recent legal decisions and their implications.
Read more about Weekly IP NewsMcDonald’s Wins EU ‘MacCoffee’ Trademark Dispute
The EU General Court ruled in favour of McDonald’s, preventing Future Enterprises from registering ‘MacCoffee’ as an EU trademark. The court found a likelihood of consumer confusion and upheld the protection of McDonald’s established reputation.
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The article discusses the trademark application for English Brexit Tea in the context of Brexit’s impact on UK intellectual property law. It provides an objective analysis of legal changes and recent trademark filings related to Brexit.
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