“Disappointing” – USPTO suffers second data breach of applicant domicile addresses
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by Tim Lince
4h ago
USPTO confirms it has suffered a “data security incident” exposing the private domicile addresses of trademark users – the second such incident in less than a year ..read more
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Reddit releases new content policy; Netflix launches Roblox theme park; news outlets sue OpenAI – news digest
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by Joyce Ng,Louise Newstead,Sam Lovatt,Tim Lince,Victoria Arnold-Rees
4h ago
In our latest round-up, we look at the SCOTUS clarifying a copyright damages timeline, Root Power reclaiming the AH HUAT trademark for $268,000, and much more.  ..read more
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Big Five tech US litigation data: Amazon
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by Sam Lovatt
11h ago
E-commerce giant shows a penchant for filing infringement cases in Western Washington and has settled almost every case against it ..read more
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The notional acceptance of position marks in China: insights from the Dr Martens yellow stitching case 
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by George Chan,Anna Li
11h ago
Brand owners must evidence how their position marks have acquired distinctiveness for the parts of the goods on which they are affixed ..read more
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COMPTON… straight outta where? Fashion styles and the importance of gangsta rap for hip hop culture
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by Jacqueline Feigl
11h ago
The decision gives guidance on how to form sub-categories that can invalidate the broader category of goods/services ..read more
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Professional wellbeing will be personal priority for new CITMA president 
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by Louise Newstead
1d ago
Promoting work-life balance, ensuring attorneys develop effective advocacy skills, and continuing work on address for service and rights of representation are all key priorities for the new Chartered Institute of Trademark Attorneys president, Kelly Saliger.  ..read more
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Video games: TÜRKPATENT decisions are promising for broader brand protection in Türkiye 
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by Yasemin Aktas ,Eylül Gürel
1d ago
Two recent rejections by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office could be good news for video games publishers that face trademark squatting before owning any registered rights in Türkiye ..read more
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General Court: JOYFUL BY NATURE would take unfair advantage of JOY's reputation
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by Peter Gustav Olson
2d ago
The fact that an opponent did not establish the market share held by the earlier mark does not necessarily mean that the reputation of that mark has not been demonstrated.  ..read more
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INTA steps in to dispute Delhi High Court interpretation of ‘article’ 
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by Joyce Ng
2d ago
INTA has filed an amicus brief disagreeing with the court’s interpretation of ‘article’ under the Indian Designs Act, arguing that a recent decision could leave granted designs vulnerable to cancellation.  ..read more
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Can a letter of consent guarantee successful trademark registration in Japan?
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by Masaki Mikami
2d ago
The JPO has announced that, in addition to a consent letter, applicants must provide evidence that there is no likelihood of confusion between the earlier mark and the mark applied for - both at present and in the future ..read more
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