Understanding the Goods and Services Classification in the Madrid System
Protecting a brand across borders is a high-stakes legal task. It’s not just about filing paperwork; it’s about the details. At the center of this is the Madri…
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Tesla Files New Roadster Trademark: Unique badge ahead of launch in 2026
The legal moves a car company makes often tell you exactly what they’re planning next. Recently, Tesla Inc. took a formal step by filing a new Tesla Roadster t…
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USPTO Director John Squires at INTA 2026: Unveiling ‘America’s Branding Agency’
At the 2026 International Trademark Association (INTA) meeting in London, USPTO Director John Squires didn’t just give a speech; he rebranded an entire federal…
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Prior Use vs Registration: Decoding the Section 18 and Section 34 Trademark Conflict
In India, owning a brand name is a tale of two powers: the official certificate you get from the government and the actual time you’ve spent selling in the mar…
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Trademark Bullying Explained: Strategies to Prevent from Trademark Bullying
In today’s world, companies rely on their brand as an important asset. However, in some cases, they may go beyond legal or ethical limits to protect it. When a…
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The 2026 WIPO Blueprint: How Bandai Namco Masters Global Trademark Success
In an era where digital experiences and iconic characters leap across borders in the blink of an eye, a company’s creative spark is only as strong as the legal…
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Piyush Goyal Announces 3-Year Zero Fee for Sports IP Registrations in India
India’s sports scene is about to go through a massive change. We are moving away from just being a country that plays sports to one that actually “owns” the ga…
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Taylor Swift Files Trademarks for Voice and Image to Combat AI Deepfakes
The intersection of intellectual property law and generative artificial intelligence has reached a critical turning point. We have all seen those eerie videos …
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USPTO Brings Trademark Education to NFL Draft®: What It Means for Athletes
The transition from collegiate athletics to the professional ranks represents a significant shift in legal status. For an elite athlete, this period marks the …
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Lisbon System Bulletin 2026: Official Q1 Updates on International GI Registrations
Intellectual Property (IP) is no longer just about patents and trademark; it is increasingly about the “pedigree” of a product. For producers of everything fro…
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