Tiffany & Co., the luxury jewelry company, submitted a friend-of-the-court brief on behalf of Christian Louboutin SA in the French shoe designer’s trademark battle with Yves St. Laurent America.
Louboutin sued St. Laurent in federal court in Manhattan in April, claiming the use of red shoe soles by St. Laurent infringed its trademark. The trial court rejected the shoemaker’s request to bar St. Laurent shoes with red soles, and Louboutin filed an appeal of that ruling in mid-October.
In that appellate filing, Louboutin noted that the “Keds blue rectangle on the heel, the Burberry plaid, the Gucci stripes all act as trademarks because the consuming public has recognized them as indicators of source.”
New York-based Tiffany, which packages its jewelry items in distinctive robin’s-egg blue boxes, weighed in on Louboutin’s behalf. In its filing, Tiffany noted that it has a registered trademark for its “Tiffany blue” color.
The company argues that the lower court holding that a single color for a fashion item can never be a valid trademark “is not supported” by trademark law.
Tiffany’s brief was filed by Richard Z. Lehv and Jason D. Jones of Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu PC of New York.
The case is Christian Louboutin SA v. Yves St. Laurent America Inc, 11-3303, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
The lower court case is Christian Louboutin SA v. Yves St. Laurent America Inc., 1:11-cv-02381-VM, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (Manhattan).
Serta Says Mattress Name Honors Astronomer, Not Fashion Designer
Serta Restokraft Mattress Co Inc.’s Serta unit asked a federal court in Chicago to declare it didn’t infringe trademarks belonging to the late Oleg Cassini, a fashion designer.
Paris-born Cassini, who won fame as the designer of Jacqueline Kennedy’s White House wardrobe, had objected to a mattress Serta made for J.C. Penney Co., according to letters included in the court file. Penney isn’t a party to the suit.
The “Cassini” was one of a series of space-themed model names Serta said it used for its “Perfect Day” mattresses. Among others in the series were the “Gemini,” “Onyx Moon,” “Taurus” and Nebula.” Cassini was chosen to honor both Giovanni Domenico Cassini, a 17th-century French/Italian astronomer, and the National Aeuronautics and Space Administration’s Cassini Solstice Mission.
Oleg Cassini Inc. sent Serta a letter Sept. 13, complaining about the “Cassini” mattress and warning the company it didn’t have permission or a license to use the Cassini name. The mattress company responded Oct. 14, saying it had discontinued the mattress line.
The Cassini company sent a second letter, saying it “does not consider this matter closed” and threatening an infringement suit. It demanded that no Cassini floor samples be offered for sale any longer, and the removal of any link to Serta products that would come up after an Internet search for “Cassini mattresses.”
Serta argued in its court filings that, given the widespread use of its “Perfect Day” trademark, there is “simply no evidence” that consumers would have confused the Cassini mattress with the designer, or his clothing and perfume lines.
It asked the court to declare that it didn’t infringe the trademarks, to order the Cassini company to quit threatening litigation, and for awards of attorney fees, litigation costs, and monetary sanctions against the designer’s company.
read more: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-11-15/tiffany-serta-euro-pirate-party-luma-intellectual-property.html
Tuesday 15 November 2011
Wednesday 9 November 2011
trademark Café Arabicca
Emarat, represented by its trademark "Café Arabicca" operating under the umbrella of Bakeria in various service stations sponsored the UAE Barista Championship for Barista Competition that was organized recently at the Meydan Hotel in Dubai.
Dr. Rahma Bin Mohammad Al Shamsi, the Retail Sales Manager of Emarat, stated that Café Arabicca had participated in the said Championship. Early preparations have taken place through organizing competitions between the staff of Café Arabicca in all service stations that provide such service. The best four employees were selected from the 40 participants and represented the trademark in the Championship.
Dr. Al Shamsi also added that the objectives of organizing such competitions are to improve the employees' skills in preparing coffee and to motivate such employees for development and creativity. He further stated that such Championship is a great opportunity to promote our trademark locally and internationally through sponsorship and participation, especially since the finals for the winners of the participating countries shall be held in Austria, where Barista International Championship finals is organized.
source : http://www.ameinfo.com/280584.html
Dr. Rahma Bin Mohammad Al Shamsi, the Retail Sales Manager of Emarat, stated that Café Arabicca had participated in the said Championship. Early preparations have taken place through organizing competitions between the staff of Café Arabicca in all service stations that provide such service. The best four employees were selected from the 40 participants and represented the trademark in the Championship.
Dr. Al Shamsi also added that the objectives of organizing such competitions are to improve the employees' skills in preparing coffee and to motivate such employees for development and creativity. He further stated that such Championship is a great opportunity to promote our trademark locally and internationally through sponsorship and participation, especially since the finals for the winners of the participating countries shall be held in Austria, where Barista International Championship finals is organized.
source : http://www.ameinfo.com/280584.html
Wednesday 19 October 2011
Timelines.com: why we’re suing Facebook
Timelines.com is trying to promote its trademark lawsuit against Facebook. One of the mediums it is using to do so is, of course, Facebook.
Earlier this month, Timelines.com filed a lawsuit claiming Facebook’s new Timeline feature may “eliminate” the Chicago-based company. The small website has decided to provide more details about its lawsuit by posting a public cry for help over at timelines.com trademark.
As I’ve already written in the past, Timelines.com has a trademark for the “timeline” name, filed in May 2008 and granted in January 2009. Trademark law states brands can prevent others from using their name if there is a possibility that consumers will be confused, as long as the names are in the same field or industry. Facebook meanwhile is arguing that the word “timeline” is generic.
The trademark is for “providing a web site that gives users the ability to create customized web pages featuring user-defined information about historical, current and upcoming events.” The company says it has “spent years building this brand and using it in the above stated way on our site Timelines.com.”
source : http://www.zdnet.com/blog/facebook/timelinescom-why-were-suing-facebook-like-us-on-facebook/4738
Earlier this month, Timelines.com filed a lawsuit claiming Facebook’s new Timeline feature may “eliminate” the Chicago-based company. The small website has decided to provide more details about its lawsuit by posting a public cry for help over at timelines.com trademark.
As I’ve already written in the past, Timelines.com has a trademark for the “timeline” name, filed in May 2008 and granted in January 2009. Trademark law states brands can prevent others from using their name if there is a possibility that consumers will be confused, as long as the names are in the same field or industry. Facebook meanwhile is arguing that the word “timeline” is generic.
The trademark is for “providing a web site that gives users the ability to create customized web pages featuring user-defined information about historical, current and upcoming events.” The company says it has “spent years building this brand and using it in the above stated way on our site Timelines.com.”
source : http://www.zdnet.com/blog/facebook/timelinescom-why-were-suing-facebook-like-us-on-facebook/4738
Monday 10 October 2011
Intellectual Property Dispute in Trademark Malaysia
The victory handed by the High Court of Trademark Malaysia to CREAGRI Inc. in the dispute opposing it to 10B International ("10B")--a Malaysia company--for the ownership of the trade marks OLIVENOL, OLIVENOL Livin' and OLIVENOL Plus, leaves no doubts: the brand name OLIVENOL belongs definitively and irrevocably to CREAGRI Inc. The court order was issued in response to a lawsuit 10B had brought against CREAGRI after the Hayward (California) based company had terminated--for non performance--the collaboration, distribution and licencing agreement it had established in 2007 with 10B International for the commercialization of OLIVENOL Livin' in Malaysia. Following the dissolution of the collaboration with 10B, CREAGRI had created CREAGRI International--a Kuala-Lumpur based joint-venture--to continue marketing OLIVENOL Plus to Southeast Asia and nearby countries. 10B International, fraudulently purporting that it had acquired rights to the use of CREAGRI's trademark, recurred to Malaysia's High Court asking for an injunction preventing CREAGRI from marketing its products in Malaysia. The request for injunction has now been irrevocably denied.
"The verdict of the High Court not only dismisses the accusations brought forward by 10B International, but provides also that CREAGRI and its partners should recover the damages caused by the unwarranted legal action brought by 10B," declares Dr. Roberto Crea, CREAGRI's President and CEO.
The High Court order to 10B to cease and desist from using CREAGRI's trademarked logo OLIVENOL extends also to the usage of any word, name or mark that is deceptively, colourably or confusingly similar. In such instances the court order provides not only for pecuniary restitution but mandates also penal prosecution in the event of a breach of the court order.
"We salute and appreciate the thorough and outstanding work done by our legal counsels and the decision of the High Court in reaffirming the international rights of our Company to its intellectual property," adds Dr. Crea. "I was very impressed by the analysis provided by the presiding Judicial Commissioner in tendering the judgement in favor of CREAGRI." As effect of this victory, no other products will ever bear the trademark OLIVENOL other than those manufactured and distributed by CREAGRI Inc., and its partner CREAGRI International.
"I say to all those who have, or are, infringing on our intellectual property and our trademarks, take notice that CREAGRI Inc., and CREAGRI International will not hesitate to take immediate legal action to protect their rights and interests," added Mr. YY Chong, Managing Director of CREAGRI International, "including, but not limited to, commencing civil proceedings for injunctive relief, delivery up, damages and any other disciplinary measures--either of monetary or penal nature--the Courts may consider appropriate."
read more: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/actively-protecting-its-brand-name-olivenol-creagri-inc-prevails-in-an-intellectual-property-dispute-in-malaysia-2011-10-10
"The verdict of the High Court not only dismisses the accusations brought forward by 10B International, but provides also that CREAGRI and its partners should recover the damages caused by the unwarranted legal action brought by 10B," declares Dr. Roberto Crea, CREAGRI's President and CEO.
The High Court order to 10B to cease and desist from using CREAGRI's trademarked logo OLIVENOL extends also to the usage of any word, name or mark that is deceptively, colourably or confusingly similar. In such instances the court order provides not only for pecuniary restitution but mandates also penal prosecution in the event of a breach of the court order.
"We salute and appreciate the thorough and outstanding work done by our legal counsels and the decision of the High Court in reaffirming the international rights of our Company to its intellectual property," adds Dr. Crea. "I was very impressed by the analysis provided by the presiding Judicial Commissioner in tendering the judgement in favor of CREAGRI." As effect of this victory, no other products will ever bear the trademark OLIVENOL other than those manufactured and distributed by CREAGRI Inc., and its partner CREAGRI International.
"I say to all those who have, or are, infringing on our intellectual property and our trademarks, take notice that CREAGRI Inc., and CREAGRI International will not hesitate to take immediate legal action to protect their rights and interests," added Mr. YY Chong, Managing Director of CREAGRI International, "including, but not limited to, commencing civil proceedings for injunctive relief, delivery up, damages and any other disciplinary measures--either of monetary or penal nature--the Courts may consider appropriate."
read more: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/actively-protecting-its-brand-name-olivenol-creagri-inc-prevails-in-an-intellectual-property-dispute-in-malaysia-2011-10-10
Monday 19 September 2011
Trademark Infringement
Rick Ross is getting sued, yet again, for trademark infringement, except this time it's for his album title name not his own.
Rapper Teflon Don, born Donald Askey Jr., filed a lawsuit today (Aug. 30) against Ross, also naming DJ Khaled, Def Jam Recordings, Universal Music Group, Slip-N-Slide Records and Maybach Music Group in the pending suit, for "trademark infringement, common-law trademark rights, trademark delusion, unfair competition, tortious interference and fraud and identity theft," according to MemphisRap.com.
read more: http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/legal-and-management/rick-ross-dj-khaled-maybach-music-being-1005332132.story
Rapper Teflon Don, born Donald Askey Jr., filed a lawsuit today (Aug. 30) against Ross, also naming DJ Khaled, Def Jam Recordings, Universal Music Group, Slip-N-Slide Records and Maybach Music Group in the pending suit, for "trademark infringement, common-law trademark rights, trademark delusion, unfair competition, tortious interference and fraud and identity theft," according to MemphisRap.com.
read more: http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/legal-and-management/rick-ross-dj-khaled-maybach-music-being-1005332132.story
Friday 9 September 2011
Trademark - MGM files lawsuit over Gold Strike casino
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MGM Resorts International is suing an Internet poker operator, charging it’s infringing on the Gold Strike casino trademarks.
MGM Resorts filed suit Thursday in federal court in Las Vegas against WorldPokerRewardsClub.com Company Inc. and John George of Blaine, Wash.
The suit says the defendants have websites called goldstrikepoker.com and goldstrikepoker.net and have registered user names containing the Gold Strike name on social network sites including Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
The use of the Gold Strike name infringes on MGM Resorts’ trademark covering its Gold Strike hotel-casinos in Jean, Nev., south of Las Vegas; and in Tunica, Miss., the lawsuit alleges.
The suit says attorneys for MGM Resorts in July asked the defendants to cease their allegedly infringing activities and that they voluntarily transfer the allegedly infringing website domain names to MGM Resorts.
The suit says George agreed to change the name of his website to "Gold Rush Poker,’’ but the defendants refused to turn over the website domain names because they are valuable and demanded that MGM Resorts buy them.
MGM Resorts also alleges that after the defendants were confronted by MGM Resorts in July, they filed applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to obtain trademarks covering the marks........
read more: http://www.vegasinc.com/news/2011/aug/26/mgm-files-lawsuit-over-gold-strike-casino-trademar/
MGM Resorts International is suing an Internet poker operator, charging it’s infringing on the Gold Strike casino trademarks.
MGM Resorts filed suit Thursday in federal court in Las Vegas against WorldPokerRewardsClub.com Company Inc. and John George of Blaine, Wash.
The suit says the defendants have websites called goldstrikepoker.com and goldstrikepoker.net and have registered user names containing the Gold Strike name on social network sites including Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
The use of the Gold Strike name infringes on MGM Resorts’ trademark covering its Gold Strike hotel-casinos in Jean, Nev., south of Las Vegas; and in Tunica, Miss., the lawsuit alleges.
The suit says attorneys for MGM Resorts in July asked the defendants to cease their allegedly infringing activities and that they voluntarily transfer the allegedly infringing website domain names to MGM Resorts.
The suit says George agreed to change the name of his website to "Gold Rush Poker,’’ but the defendants refused to turn over the website domain names because they are valuable and demanded that MGM Resorts buy them.
MGM Resorts also alleges that after the defendants were confronted by MGM Resorts in July, they filed applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to obtain trademarks covering the marks........
read more: http://www.vegasinc.com/news/2011/aug/26/mgm-files-lawsuit-over-gold-strike-casino-trademar/
Monday 5 September 2011
Trademark Agent_T-shirt seller sued over Steelers
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(Reuters) - The Pittsburgh Steelers and a school for disabled students are suing a company for selling T-shirts that allegedly infringe on the trademark of The Terrible Towel, a yellow-and-black cloth often twirled by the football team's fans.
The lawsuit alleges that Eugene Berry Enterprise LLC filed a trademark application in May for "The Terrible T-Shirt" and had been selling the shirts emblazoned with those words and "A Pittsburgh Original," court documents said.
Attorneys for the Allegheny Valley School, which owns the Terrible Towel trademark, asked the company to withdraw the application before its owner attempted to have more of the shirts printed, the documents said. It has been selling the shirts since February, according to the suit.
The suit, filed on Monday, alleges trademark infringement, unfair competition, fraud and other offenses. It seeks damages including profits from the T-shirts, attorneys' fees and other expenses.
The late sportscaster Myron Cope invented The Terrible Towel in the mid-1970s. In 1996, he gave the trademark to the Allegheny Valley School, where his autistic son lived. The Steelers have an exclusive license to market Terrible Towel-marked items.
A spokesman for the Steelers and a spokeswoman for the school declined to comment. Eugene Berry Enterprise could not immediately be reached for comment.
source: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/25/us-nfl-steelers-towel-idUSTRE77O7ZB20110825
(Reuters) - The Pittsburgh Steelers and a school for disabled students are suing a company for selling T-shirts that allegedly infringe on the trademark of The Terrible Towel, a yellow-and-black cloth often twirled by the football team's fans.
The lawsuit alleges that Eugene Berry Enterprise LLC filed a trademark application in May for "The Terrible T-Shirt" and had been selling the shirts emblazoned with those words and "A Pittsburgh Original," court documents said.
Attorneys for the Allegheny Valley School, which owns the Terrible Towel trademark, asked the company to withdraw the application before its owner attempted to have more of the shirts printed, the documents said. It has been selling the shirts since February, according to the suit.
The suit, filed on Monday, alleges trademark infringement, unfair competition, fraud and other offenses. It seeks damages including profits from the T-shirts, attorneys' fees and other expenses.
The late sportscaster Myron Cope invented The Terrible Towel in the mid-1970s. In 1996, he gave the trademark to the Allegheny Valley School, where his autistic son lived. The Steelers have an exclusive license to market Terrible Towel-marked items.
A spokesman for the Steelers and a spokeswoman for the school declined to comment. Eugene Berry Enterprise could not immediately be reached for comment.
source: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/25/us-nfl-steelers-towel-idUSTRE77O7ZB20110825
Saturday 3 September 2011
What is Trademark, can the colour red be trademarked ?
What is Trademark, can the colour red be trademarked ?
That’s the question at the heart of a legal battle between French shoemaker Christian Louboutin, designer of the iconic, sky-high, red-soled shoes worn by celebrities like Oprah and Angelina Jolie, and Yves St. Laurent, the fashion powerhouse launched in 1962 that now sells everything from lipstick to luggage and occasionally, red-soled shoes. Louboutin tried to slap YSL with an injunction in April, to prevent the company from selling “infringing footwear” with red soles, including a platform shoe that is red all over.
“YSL is seeking to take unfair advantage of the enormous goodwill and brand recognition in the Red Sole Mark that we have developed over the past two decades,” according to legal documents filed by lawyers representing Louboutin in a New York City district court in April........ read more: http://www.thestar.com/business/article/1046694--if-the-red-shoe-fits-sue-your-competition
more about what is trademark, please visit Tiger Intellectual
That’s the question at the heart of a legal battle between French shoemaker Christian Louboutin, designer of the iconic, sky-high, red-soled shoes worn by celebrities like Oprah and Angelina Jolie, and Yves St. Laurent, the fashion powerhouse launched in 1962 that now sells everything from lipstick to luggage and occasionally, red-soled shoes. Louboutin tried to slap YSL with an injunction in April, to prevent the company from selling “infringing footwear” with red soles, including a platform shoe that is red all over.
“YSL is seeking to take unfair advantage of the enormous goodwill and brand recognition in the Red Sole Mark that we have developed over the past two decades,” according to legal documents filed by lawyers representing Louboutin in a New York City district court in April........ read more: http://www.thestar.com/business/article/1046694--if-the-red-shoe-fits-sue-your-competition
more about what is trademark, please visit Tiger Intellectual
Friday 2 September 2011
Trademark to Apple in Thanks
Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce.com, presented Steve Jobs and Apple with the trademark and domain for App Store as a gesture of thanks. Speaking in one of the many executive interviews and comments that have taken place since Steve Jobs announced that his resignation as CEO of Apple, Mr. Benioff said he gave away the domain and trademark because of help that Mr. Jobs had given him in 2003...... read more http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/salesforce.com_ceo_gifted_app_store_trademark_to_apple_in_thanks/
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Monday 29 August 2011
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Pact signed to support EAC clearing agents
Kampala. Federation of East African Freight Forwarders Associations has signed a pact with Trademark East Africa (TMEA), for the latter to give $1 million (Sh1.5 billion) to support clearing agents training programme aimed at improving regional trade.The memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreement was signed over the weekend by the Federation of East African Freight Forwarders Associations (FEAFFA) president, Mr John Bosco Rusagara and Silas Kanamugire, who represented TradeMark East Africa (TMEA).
Speaking at the event, the FEAFFA Regional Executive Officer, Mr John Mathenge said the partnership was expected to enhance the delivery capacity of the regional freight forwarders training programme in the region.
“As a step towards improving trade logistics and the investment climate in East Africa, TradeMark will be a key partner as we continue to provide leadership in driving the EAC integration process on behalf of our members,” he said.
read more: http://thecitizen.co.tz/business/13-local-business/14231-pact-signed-to-support-eac-clearing-agents.html
If you wish to register trademark in Malaysia, please visit Tiger Intellectual.
Pact signed to support EAC clearing agents
Kampala. Federation of East African Freight Forwarders Associations has signed a pact with Trademark East Africa (TMEA), for the latter to give $1 million (Sh1.5 billion) to support clearing agents training programme aimed at improving regional trade.The memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreement was signed over the weekend by the Federation of East African Freight Forwarders Associations (FEAFFA) president, Mr John Bosco Rusagara and Silas Kanamugire, who represented TradeMark East Africa (TMEA).
Speaking at the event, the FEAFFA Regional Executive Officer, Mr John Mathenge said the partnership was expected to enhance the delivery capacity of the regional freight forwarders training programme in the region.
“As a step towards improving trade logistics and the investment climate in East Africa, TradeMark will be a key partner as we continue to provide leadership in driving the EAC integration process on behalf of our members,” he said.
read more: http://thecitizen.co.tz/business/13-local-business/14231-pact-signed-to-support-eac-clearing-agents.html
Friday 12 August 2011
LAMBRETTA: THIS IS NOT AN IMITATION!
Tuesday 09/08/2011
AsiaNet 45844
KUALA LUMPUR, August 9/BERNAMA-AsiaNet/ –
With reference to the statement sent on 2nd August 2011 by Lambretta SA (company in liquidation) to the press agencies worldwide, the companies Motom Electronics Group S.p.a. (MEG) and Clag International Ltd (CLAG) jointly specify as follows:
1) The trademark Lambretta was sold in 1972 by the Innocenti family, founder of the brand, to an Indian company called “Scooters India Ltd” (SIL).
2) In 2006, SIL granted a license for the use of the trademark Lambretta to an English company called Fine White Line Ltd. (FWL).
3) In 2010, FWL granted sub licenses for the use of the trademark Lambretta to MEG and CLAG for Class 12 products (engine power vehicles).
MEG and CLAG therefore use the trademark Lambretta by virtue of license agreements which allow them to sell, in most countries of the world, scooters with the trademark Lambretta.
Despite the legitimacy of the use of the mark Lambretta by MEG and CLAG, the “Lambretta Consortium” for several years has been trying to revoke the rights of the original Lambretta trademark, owned by SIL, alleging that the trademark had not been put to genuine use, with the purpose of prevailing with subsequent registrations of the trademark Lambretta made by the Consortium.
The Court in Milan (Italy) with three decisions (decision n. 8912/2010 of the 7.7.2010; injunction of 26.11.2008; injunction of 30.5.2011) has established that the trademark Lambretta owned by the Company SIL is valid and cannot be revoked and decided that so far there are no reasons to consider terminated the sub-license contract for the use of the trademark Lambretta.
Defeated in the Italian courts, the Lambretta Consortium is seeking to stop the industrial and commercial activities of MEG and CLAG, by taking actions around the world aimed at preventing suppliers and distributors of the legitimate sub-licensees from continuing the collaboration with MEG and CLAG.
At present the Lambretta Consortium is issuing press releases worldwide. In addition, the Lambretta Consortium filed an application to the OAMI, the European trademark and patent office, in order to register under the name of its holding company, Lambretta Srl, the intellectual property of the industrial models of a scooter designed and previously registered by CLAG.
These actions will be pursued before via MEG and CLAG’s lawyers.
MEG and CLAG, confident of their rights, wish to inform their clients and suppliers that they continue with their industrial and commercial network, the re-launch around the world of the mythical brand Lambretta, of which they confirm to be legitimate sub-licensees.
Milan, 8th August 2011
Motom Electronics Group S.p.a.
Clag International Ltd
SOURCE: Clag International Ltd
DATE OF RELEASE: 9 AUGUST 2011
RELEASED BY BERNAMA MEDIA RELATIONS & EVENT MANAGEMENT (MREM)
AsiaNet 45844
KUALA LUMPUR, August 9/BERNAMA-AsiaNet/ –
With reference to the statement sent on 2nd August 2011 by Lambretta SA (company in liquidation) to the press agencies worldwide, the companies Motom Electronics Group S.p.a. (MEG) and Clag International Ltd (CLAG) jointly specify as follows:
1) The trademark Lambretta was sold in 1972 by the Innocenti family, founder of the brand, to an Indian company called “Scooters India Ltd” (SIL).
2) In 2006, SIL granted a license for the use of the trademark Lambretta to an English company called Fine White Line Ltd. (FWL).
3) In 2010, FWL granted sub licenses for the use of the trademark Lambretta to MEG and CLAG for Class 12 products (engine power vehicles).
MEG and CLAG therefore use the trademark Lambretta by virtue of license agreements which allow them to sell, in most countries of the world, scooters with the trademark Lambretta.
Despite the legitimacy of the use of the mark Lambretta by MEG and CLAG, the “Lambretta Consortium” for several years has been trying to revoke the rights of the original Lambretta trademark, owned by SIL, alleging that the trademark had not been put to genuine use, with the purpose of prevailing with subsequent registrations of the trademark Lambretta made by the Consortium.
The Court in Milan (Italy) with three decisions (decision n. 8912/2010 of the 7.7.2010; injunction of 26.11.2008; injunction of 30.5.2011) has established that the trademark Lambretta owned by the Company SIL is valid and cannot be revoked and decided that so far there are no reasons to consider terminated the sub-license contract for the use of the trademark Lambretta.
Defeated in the Italian courts, the Lambretta Consortium is seeking to stop the industrial and commercial activities of MEG and CLAG, by taking actions around the world aimed at preventing suppliers and distributors of the legitimate sub-licensees from continuing the collaboration with MEG and CLAG.
At present the Lambretta Consortium is issuing press releases worldwide. In addition, the Lambretta Consortium filed an application to the OAMI, the European trademark and patent office, in order to register under the name of its holding company, Lambretta Srl, the intellectual property of the industrial models of a scooter designed and previously registered by CLAG.
These actions will be pursued before via MEG and CLAG’s lawyers.
MEG and CLAG, confident of their rights, wish to inform their clients and suppliers that they continue with their industrial and commercial network, the re-launch around the world of the mythical brand Lambretta, of which they confirm to be legitimate sub-licensees.
Milan, 8th August 2011
Motom Electronics Group S.p.a.
Clag International Ltd
SOURCE: Clag International Ltd
DATE OF RELEASE: 9 AUGUST 2011
RELEASED BY BERNAMA MEDIA RELATIONS & EVENT MANAGEMENT (MREM)
Monday 8 August 2011
Apple Complaint Against HTC Over Flyer Tablet PC to Get U.S. Trade Review
This news referred from http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-08-08/apple-complaint-against-htc-over-flyer-to-get-trade-review-1-.html
Apple Inc. (AAPL)’s patent-infringement complaint against HTC Corp. (2498) will be reviewed by a U.S. trade agency that has the power to block imports of the Taiwanese company’s phones and new Flyer tablet computers.
The International Trade Commission said it will investigate Apple’s accusations that HTC infringed five patents related to software architecture and user interfaces in portable electronic devices, hardware for touch screens and movement sensors. Notice of the decision was posted on the agency’s website today.
A trade judge last month said HTC infringed two other Apple patents, a decision subject to review by the six-member commission. If the commission agrees, it could order an import ban on certain HTC phones that run on Google Inc. (GOOG)’s Android operating system.
HTC, based in Taoyuan, Taiwan, has denied infringing any Apple patents and pledged to challenge last month’s findings. It has its own complaint pending against Cupertino, California- based Apple, with a judge scheduled to release his determination in September.
“HTC respects intellectual property and will continue to protect and defend its protected innovations,” Grace Lei, general counsel at HTC, said in an e-mail. “We will fully cooperate with the ITC’s investigation and look forward to showing that we are not in violation of any of Apple’s patents.”
In March, HTC released the Flyer, its first tablet device in the U.S. to rival Apple’s iPad and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab. The Flyer has a 7-inch screen and uses Android. The latest Apple complaint also targets HTC mobile phones including the Droid Incredible, Wildfire, EVO 4G and Desire.
The new complaint is In the Matter of Portable Electronic Devices and Related Software, 337-797, U.S. International Trade Commission (Washington). Apple’s earlier case against HTC is In the Matter of Certain Personal Data and Mobile Communications Devices and Related Software, and the HTC case against Apple is In the Matter of Portable Electronic Devices, 337-721, both ITC.
Apple Inc. (AAPL)’s patent-infringement complaint against HTC Corp. (2498) will be reviewed by a U.S. trade agency that has the power to block imports of the Taiwanese company’s phones and new Flyer tablet computers.
The International Trade Commission said it will investigate Apple’s accusations that HTC infringed five patents related to software architecture and user interfaces in portable electronic devices, hardware for touch screens and movement sensors. Notice of the decision was posted on the agency’s website today.
A trade judge last month said HTC infringed two other Apple patents, a decision subject to review by the six-member commission. If the commission agrees, it could order an import ban on certain HTC phones that run on Google Inc. (GOOG)’s Android operating system.
HTC, based in Taoyuan, Taiwan, has denied infringing any Apple patents and pledged to challenge last month’s findings. It has its own complaint pending against Cupertino, California- based Apple, with a judge scheduled to release his determination in September.
“HTC respects intellectual property and will continue to protect and defend its protected innovations,” Grace Lei, general counsel at HTC, said in an e-mail. “We will fully cooperate with the ITC’s investigation and look forward to showing that we are not in violation of any of Apple’s patents.”
In March, HTC released the Flyer, its first tablet device in the U.S. to rival Apple’s iPad and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab. The Flyer has a 7-inch screen and uses Android. The latest Apple complaint also targets HTC mobile phones including the Droid Incredible, Wildfire, EVO 4G and Desire.
The new complaint is In the Matter of Portable Electronic Devices and Related Software, 337-797, U.S. International Trade Commission (Washington). Apple’s earlier case against HTC is In the Matter of Certain Personal Data and Mobile Communications Devices and Related Software, and the HTC case against Apple is In the Matter of Portable Electronic Devices, 337-721, both ITC.
Tuesday 26 July 2011
What is Copyright
You should only copy or use a work protected by copyright with the copyright owner's permission. Copyright applies to any medium. This means that you must not reproduce copyright protected work in another medium without permission. This includes, publishing photographs on the internet, making a sound recording of a book, a painting of a photograph and so on.
A copyright protected work can have more than one copyright, or another intellectual property (IP) right, connected to it. For example, an album of music can have separate copyrights for individual songs, sound recordings, artwork, and so on. Whilst copyright can protect the artwork of your logo, you could also register the logo as a trade mark.
Copyright can protect:
Copyright allows you to protect your original material and stops others from using your work without your permission. The existence of copyright may be enough on its own to stop others from trying to exploit your material. If it does not, it gives you the right to take legal action to stop them exploiting your copyright, and to claim damages.
By understanding and using your copyright and related rights protection, you can:
A copyright protected work can have more than one copyright, or another intellectual property (IP) right, connected to it. For example, an album of music can have separate copyrights for individual songs, sound recordings, artwork, and so on. Whilst copyright can protect the artwork of your logo, you could also register the logo as a trade mark.
Copyright can protect:
- Dramatic works, including dance or mime
- Musical works
- Recordings of a work, including sound and film
- Broadcasts of a work
- Layouts or typographical arrangements used to publish a work, for a book for instance
- Artistic works, including paintings, engravings, photographs, sculptures, collages, architecture, technical drawings, diagrams, maps and logos
- Literary works, including novels, instruction manuals, computer programs, song lyrics, newspaper articles and some types of database
- Claim as an ownership of copyright or filing copyright in other countries.
- Determining the applicability of copyright protection.
- Licensing.
- Enforcing copyrights against infringement.
- Defending clients against infringement charges by others, as well as representing clients in disputes resolution through either legal proceedings or negotiations.
Copyright allows you to protect your original material and stops others from using your work without your permission. The existence of copyright may be enough on its own to stop others from trying to exploit your material. If it does not, it gives you the right to take legal action to stop them exploiting your copyright, and to claim damages.
By understanding and using your copyright and related rights protection, you can:
- License your copyright for use by others but retain the ownership.
- Sell the copyright but retain the moral rights.
- Object if your work is distorted or mutilated.
Saturday 23 July 2011
Nortel, Starbucks, Sprinkles, Google: Intellectual Property
For more information, please visit http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-07-20/nortel-starbucks-sprinkles-google-intellectual-property.html
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Sunday 10 July 2011
Trademark International Classification
The class headings indicate in a general manner the fields to which the goods and services in principle belong. If you unsure which class is suitable to your trademark, please consult your own IP firm, or contact Tiger Intellectual for more info.
CLASS 1
Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry
Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry
CLASS 2
Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; mordant; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists
CLASS 3
Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices
CLASS 4
Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting
CLASS 5
Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides
CLASS 6
Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores
CLASS 7
Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs
CLASS 8
Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors
CLASS 9
Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signaling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire-extinguishing apparatus
CLASS 10
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials
CLASS 11
Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes
CLASS 12
Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water
Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water
CLASS 13
Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fireworks
CLASS 14
Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewellery, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments
CLASS 15
Musical instruments
CLASS 16
Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists’ materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers’ type; printing blocks
Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists’ materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers’ type; printing blocks
CLASS 17
Rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica and goods made from these materials and not included in other classes; plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, not of metal
CLASS 18
Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery
CLASS 19
Building materials (non-metallic); non-metallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal
CLASS 20
Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics
CLASS 21
Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes
CLASS 22
Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags (not included in other classes); padding and stuffing materials (except of rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials
Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags (not included in other classes); padding and stuffing materials (except of rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials
CLASS 23
Yarns and threads, for textile use
CLASS 24
Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; bed and table covers
CLASS 25
Clothing, footwear, headgear
CLASS 26
Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers
CLASS 27
Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings (non-textile)
CLASS 28
Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees
Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees
CLASS 29
Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats
Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats
CLASS 30
Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice
Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking-powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice
CLASS 31
Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt
CLASS 32
Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages
CLASS 33
Alcoholic beverages (except beers)
CLASS 34
Tobacco; smokers’ articles; matches
CLASS 35
Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions
CLASS 36
Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs
CLASS 37
Building construction; repair; installation services
CLASS 38
Telecommunications
CLASS 39
Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement
Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement
CLASS 40
Treatment of materials
CLASS 41
Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities
CLASS 42
Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software
CLASS 43
Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation
CLASS 44
Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
CLASS 45
Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals
News from WIPO Conference on Innovation and Climate Change
Stimulating Innovation, Accelerating Technology Transfer & Diffusion, Enabling Global Solutions
Geneva, July 11 and 12, 2011
A global forum - by and for - leading thinkers, negotiators and entrepreneurs from government, academia, IGOs, NGOs, industry and the public to identify tools, explore strategies and develop global solutions to promote innovation and technology transfer around a pressing global problem.How can the world innovate its way to a carbon-neutral future?
Research and development partnerships are the foundation of innovation to address climate change. And concerted action to support the necessary innovation requires an enabling policy environment. This conference will address how the principal factors stimulating innovation can be integrated into coherent strategies that span across R&D, national production capabilities, access to markets, effective regulations, and sound intellectual property management. Options will be explored that accelerate technology transfer and diffusion, and thus affect people’s lives around the world.Plenary Sessions: How can shifting innovation paradigms be leveraged to stimulate innovation and accelerate technology transfer and diffusion?
Short presentations will be followed by ample discussion time and engagement with the participants. Key aspects that will be addressed include:- How does innovation in climate change technologies really work? What are the economic imperatives to stimulate innovation and structured deals?
- What tools exist to encourage effective partnerships?
- What are the complementary roles of the principal actors to bring about synergies and effective use of resources?
- What can be learned from existing mechanisms and public-private partnerships that have led to successful outcomes (such as various forms of Open Innovation Platforms, the “Clean Investment Fund”, and Product Development Partnerships in Health)?
- How can the interplay of technology transfer and licensing of relevant technologies be facilitated?
- To what extent can collective licensing schemes, open innovation frameworks, network innovation systems, and pooling arrangements be made most relevant?
Break-out Sessions: What are specific options to accelerate technology transfer and licensing?
Different groups will address specific questions centered around four key topics, each within the overarching theme of technology transfer and diffusion:- Policy: What are the principal choices to stimulate innovation in climate change solutions? How can technology clusters and networks be encouraged and broadened?
- Finance: How can access to financing by developing countries be facilitated?
- Partnerships: How can different R&D and collaborative models be encouraged and their efficiency leveraged? What is the role of specific knowledge sharing platforms?
- Technology transfer and licensing: What are best practices in technology transfer and licensing? How can patent landscapes, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, targeted capacity building and other forms of supportive services contribute effectively?
Final Round Table: Summing up the way forward to stimulate innovation, accelerate technology transfer and diffusion, and enable global solutions.
MyIPO News - MONTHLY ASSEMBLY FOR JUNE 2011
16 June 2011- Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) held its monthly assembly at IPTC Hall, Menara UOA Bangsar that was organized by Information Technology Department.
The assembly began with Negaraku and MyIPO’s song, followed with prayer recital by Mr. Mohd Fadzil Bin Ahmad and MyIPO’s Pledge.
Following that was a speech by the Director General of MyIPO, Y.Bhg. Dato’ Azizan Bin Mohamad Sidin. In his speech, he emphasized on the staff‘s discipline which should be improved especially on the attendance to the office. This is an imperative effort to boost MyIPO’s image and its corporate integrity.
There was also an award giving ceremony which is, “Anugerah Pekerja Prihatin” for June 2011 to Mr. Mohd Radhi Bin Ahmad from Engineering Examination Section of Patent Division.
The assembly began with Negaraku and MyIPO’s song, followed with prayer recital by Mr. Mohd Fadzil Bin Ahmad and MyIPO’s Pledge.
Following that was a speech by the Director General of MyIPO, Y.Bhg. Dato’ Azizan Bin Mohamad Sidin. In his speech, he emphasized on the staff‘s discipline which should be improved especially on the attendance to the office. This is an imperative effort to boost MyIPO’s image and its corporate integrity.
There was also an award giving ceremony which is, “Anugerah Pekerja Prihatin” for June 2011 to Mr. Mohd Radhi Bin Ahmad from Engineering Examination Section of Patent Division.
Why Trademark Registration is so Important
A trademark provides protection to the owner of the mark by ensuring the exclusive right to use it to identify goods or services, or to authorize another to use it in return for payment. The period of protection varies, but a trademark can be renewed indefinitely on payment of corresponding fees. Trademark protection is enforced by the courts, which in most systems have the authority to block trademark infringement.
In a larger sense, trademarks promote initiative and enterprise worldwide by rewarding the owners of trademarks with recognition and financial profit. Trademark protection also hinders the efforts of unfair competitors, such as counterfeiters, to use similar distinctive signs to market inferior or different products or services. The system enables people with skill and enterprise to produce and market goods and services in the fairest possible conditions, thereby facilitating international trade.
Exclusive Right - Registered trade mark owners are conferred exclusive right to use their marks in trade. They also have the right to take legal action for infringement under the Trade Marks Act 1976 against others who use their marks without consent. They can also lodge complaints to the Enforcement Division of Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (MDTCA) for appropriate actions under the Trade Description Act 1972.
Registration Conclusive - Registration Certificate issued by the Registrar is conclusive evidence of trade mark ownership in the court of law. Furthermore the certificate is an important document of trade mark ownership in the course of trade or business.
For more information, please contact:
Tiger Intellectual Sdn Bhd
3.28, Desa Complex, Jalan Kepong, Kuala Lumpur.
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In a larger sense, trademarks promote initiative and enterprise worldwide by rewarding the owners of trademarks with recognition and financial profit. Trademark protection also hinders the efforts of unfair competitors, such as counterfeiters, to use similar distinctive signs to market inferior or different products or services. The system enables people with skill and enterprise to produce and market goods and services in the fairest possible conditions, thereby facilitating international trade.
Exclusive Right - Registered trade mark owners are conferred exclusive right to use their marks in trade. They also have the right to take legal action for infringement under the Trade Marks Act 1976 against others who use their marks without consent. They can also lodge complaints to the Enforcement Division of Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (MDTCA) for appropriate actions under the Trade Description Act 1972.
Registration Conclusive - Registration Certificate issued by the Registrar is conclusive evidence of trade mark ownership in the court of law. Furthermore the certificate is an important document of trade mark ownership in the course of trade or business.
For more information, please contact:
Tiger Intellectual Sdn Bhd
3.28, Desa Complex, Jalan Kepong, Kuala Lumpur.
Visit Trademark in Malaysia : Tiger Intellectual
What is Trademark
What is a Trademark ?
A trademark is a sign which can distinguishes the goods and services of one trader from those of another. A mark can be words, logos, sign, pictures, names, letters, numbers or a combination of these.
A trademark is used as a marketing tool to enable customers in recognizing the product of a particular trader.
The owner of a registered trademark may commence legal proceedings for trademark infringement to prevent unauthorized use of that trademark. However, registration is not required. The owner of a common law trademark may also file suit.
A trademark is a sign which can distinguishes the goods and services of one trader from those of another. A mark can be words, logos, sign, pictures, names, letters, numbers or a combination of these.
A trademark is used as a marketing tool to enable customers in recognizing the product of a particular trader.
The owner of a registered trademark may commence legal proceedings for trademark infringement to prevent unauthorized use of that trademark. However, registration is not required. The owner of a common law trademark may also file suit.
Trademark Registration in Malaysia
A trademark provides a way of distinguishing the origin of goods/services. A trade name may be the name under which a company or person conducts business. A logo is a device, shape or design which may, or may not include a word. It provides a distinctive badge of origin for goods and/or services.
A prominent trademark can be a company’s most valuable single asset and trademark registrations can last indefinitely.
A trademark can act as a guarantee both of quality and the source of goods or services.
Our trademark agents or attorneys can help you by:
Trademark Filing and Registration
Trademark Renewal
Trademark Enforcement / Litigation
Trademark Watching
Trademark Promotion / Branding
Trademark Strategies
Trademark Commercialization
Trademark Management
Trademark Licensing
Registration of a trademark provides the proprietor with the means to protect its brand name and prevent copying and imitation.
Trademarks are not registrable if they:
A prominent trademark can be a company’s most valuable single asset and trademark registrations can last indefinitely.
A trademark can act as a guarantee both of quality and the source of goods or services.
Our trademark agents or attorneys can help you by:
Trademark Filing and Registration
Trademark Renewal
Trademark Enforcement / Litigation
Trademark Watching
Trademark Promotion / Branding
Trademark Strategies
Trademark Commercialization
Trademark Management
Trademark Licensing
Registration of a trademark provides the proprietor with the means to protect its brand name and prevent copying and imitation.
Trademarks are not registrable if they:
- Describe your goods or services or any characteristics of them, for example, marks which show the quality, quantity, purpose, value or geographical origin of your goods or services.
- Have become customary in your line of trade.
- Are not distinctive.
- Are three dimensional shapes, if the shape is typical of the goods you are interested in (or part of them), has a function or adds value to the goods.
- Are offensive.
- Are against the law, for example, promoting illegal drugs.
- Are deceptive. There should be nothing in the mark which would lead the public to think that your goods and services have a quality which they do not.
- Are specially protected emblems.
- Armorial bearings.
- Flags and other State emblems.
- Official signs.
- Hallmarks.
- Other emblems.
- Abbreviations and names of international inter-governmental organizations.
Tuesday 5 July 2011
Trademark Malaysia Singapore India
Tiger Intellectual is an Asia [Malaysia, Singapore, India, China] based Intellectual Property Firm providing professional services on trademark, patent, copyright, industrial design, litigation and enforcement.
Tiger Intellectual provides professional advice and expertise on all kinds of matters in connection to trade mark, including Trademark Filing, Trademark Registration, Trademark Renewal, Trademark Enforcement or Litigation, Trademark Watching, Trademark Promotion or Branding, Trademark Strategies, Trademark Commercialization, Trademark Management, Trademark Licensing.
Other Intellectual Property services include:
Industrial Design
> Industrial Design Registration
> Industrial Design Renewal
> Industrial Design Enforcement or Litigation
> Industrial Design Watching
> Industrial Design Promotion or Branding
> Industrial Design Strategies
> Industrial Design Commercialization
> Industrial Design Management
> Industrial Design Licensing
Patent
> Patent Search
> Patent Filing and Registration
> Patent Renewal
> Patent Commercialization
> Patent Licensing
Copyright
> Literary works;
> Musical works;
> Artistic works;
> Films;
> Sound recordings;
> Broadcasts; and
> Derivative works
We are supported by an excellent team of skilled support staff and by industry leading information systems, both of which assist us to manage our client's portfolios efficiently, safely and securely.
Tiger Intellectual provides professional advice and expertise on all kinds of matters in connection to trade mark, including Trademark Filing, Trademark Registration, Trademark Renewal, Trademark Enforcement or Litigation, Trademark Watching, Trademark Promotion or Branding, Trademark Strategies, Trademark Commercialization, Trademark Management, Trademark Licensing.
Other Intellectual Property services include:
Industrial Design
> Industrial Design Registration
> Industrial Design Renewal
> Industrial Design Enforcement or Litigation
> Industrial Design Watching
> Industrial Design Promotion or Branding
> Industrial Design Strategies
> Industrial Design Commercialization
> Industrial Design Management
> Industrial Design Licensing
Patent
> Patent Search
> Patent Filing and Registration
> Patent Renewal
> Patent Commercialization
> Patent Licensing
Copyright
> Literary works;
> Musical works;
> Artistic works;
> Films;
> Sound recordings;
> Broadcasts; and
> Derivative works
We are supported by an excellent team of skilled support staff and by industry leading information systems, both of which assist us to manage our client's portfolios efficiently, safely and securely.
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