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Federal Circuit: it’s not easy being green for colour marks
In RE: PT Medisafe Technologies, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (The “Federal Circuit”) affirmed a decision by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”), and adopting a previous test for word marks as applicable to...
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TTAB Sustains Opposition Based on Reputation Without Use in the United States
TTAB sustains opposition based on reputation without use in the United States UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Legal updates: case law analysis and intelligence The opponent, owner of Venezuelan company La Montserratina, opposed an application for LA...
Read Article Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) Announced Updated TM Fees, Effective 1/18/2025
The USPTO is restructuring its electronic trademark filing process by replacing the current TEAS Plus and TEAS Standard options with a single streamlined electronic application. Under the new system, the separate fees for TEAS Plus and TEAS Standard...
Read Article AIRBNB INC v SETH & VICTORIA BOLT PUBLISHED IN THE WTR, NOW AVAILABLE ON LADAS.COM
In Airbnb Inc v Seth Bolt and Victoria Bolt, the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board (TTAB) ruled in favour of opposer Airbnb Inc., against applicants Seth and Victoria Bolt. The board’s decision was influenced by, among other things, Airbnb’s...
Read Article VEUVE CLICQUOT v. VEUVE OLIVIER: TTAB Favours Petitioner as Respondent Defaults in Cancellation Action
In MHCS v Les Grands Chais De France (Cancellation No 92075021, 8 March 2024), the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) has granted a petition for cancellation brought by viticulture giant MHCS against a mark owned by the smaller Les Grand Chais...
Read ArticleCELEBRATE DIVERSITY IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY – WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 2024
Ladas & Parry LLP considers diversity and inclusion as core values and principles that provide access to opportunity, maximization of expertise and a range of perspectives and ensures excellence, particularly in the IP field. We salute those who...
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