This post explores the challenges and legal frameworks surrounding the registration of smell marks as non-conventional trademarks in India, the EU, and the US. It reviews case law and statutory requirements, providing a comparative analysis of regulatory approaches.
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Activist 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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This article analyses Multi Time Machine, Inc. v. Amazon, a case addressing trademark infringement claims arising from keyword advertising on online platforms. The discussion focuses on the likelihood of confusion in digital marketplaces and the legal complexities involved.
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Deadmau5 and Disney have settled their trademark dispute regarding the Mau5head symbol after extensive legal negotiations. The agreement allows Deadmau5 to continue using and registering his logo, reflecting broader themes in intellectual property law.
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