Trademark registration Archives

Snap Inc. files complaint against USPTO for registration of Spectacles mark

January 25

Snap Inc. files complaint against USPTO for refusal of Spectacles mark registration

After USPTO and TTAb refused Snap's application of Spectacles trademark, Snap filed a suit against USPTO in the District Court of California....

Posted By: Zest IP
Author: Zest IP
Posted In: Law Articles , Trademark
Tags: SPECTACLES, Trademark registration, USPTO
Date: January 25, 2022
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January 25

October 08

Can names be trademarked?

If the ordinary public recognizes a surname or name with some specific product or service, then it could be trademarked, provided such a name or surname must be unique, distinctive, and rare. ...

Posted By: Zest IP
Author: Zest IP
Posted In: Law Articles , Trademark
Tags: intellectual property, Trademark, Trademark registration
Date: October 8, 2021
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October 08

September 22

Infringement of ‘HARRY POTTER’ – Delhi High Court rules in favor of Warner Bros Entertainment INC

Warner Bros Entertainment INC secured ex-parte ad interim injunction against Mr. Ishant Kashiwal trading as Hogwarts Cafe for infringement of their well-known trademark HOGWARTS and HARRY POTTER...

Posted By: Zest IP
Author: Zest IP
Posted In: IP Shots , Trademark
Tags: Delhi High Court, prima facie, trademark infringement, Trademark registration, Trademark registration in india
Date: September 22, 2021
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September 22

September 20

Calcutta High Court safeguards misuse of IIHM acronyms, rules in favor of Salt Lake Society for Hotel Management

Calcutta High Court safeguards misuse of IIHM acronyms and rules in favor of Salt Lake Society for Hotel Management in trademark infringement and passing off case....