eBay Steps Into the Metaverse and NFTs with Trademark Application Filings

The American multinational e-commerce company, eBay, is the latest mainstream brand to step into the metaverse by filing various Trademark Applications for different products. The e-commerce giant has applied trademarks for: Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), NFT Exchanges, and NFT Trading Virtual Goods Marketplaces Online Retail Stores with Physical & Virtual Goods The trademark applications for the same
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Rogue Websites Restrained by Delhi HC from Using Amazon’s Trademark & Logo

Several rogue websites have been restrained by the Delhi High Court (HC) from using the trademark of the online marketplace, Amazon, and its logos or any deceptive variant that is identical or similar to the original mark. In this case, the Delhi HC noted that the activities of the said rogue websites have been causing
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Space Needle Sues Local Coffee Chain Alleging TM Infringement Over Its Logo

The Space Needle, an iconic, 605 feet tall spire at the Seattle Center (with an observation deck and a rotating restaurant), has recently sued a local coffee chain alleging Trademark Infringement. According to the iconic tower’s owner, Local Coffee Spot, with four locations in the Seattle area, has been using the Space Needle’s trademarked logo
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English Premier League Files 02 Trademark Applications for Crypto

One of the world’s most-watched sporting events, the English Premier League (EPL) or just the Premier League, has recently filed 02 new Trademark Applications for crypto. The applications have been filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), marking the widely recognized football league’s foray into the Metaverse. Through a tweet on 6th June 2022, Michael Kondoudis,
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Delhi HC Declines Snapdeal’s Plea in Trademark Infringement Matter

The Delhi High Court (HC) has recently declined the plea filed by Snapdeal (an Indian e-commerce company based out of New Delhi) seeking temporary relief against Domain Name Registrars (DNRs) in a Trademark Infringement issue. Snapdeal was looking forward to getting the suspension done of all registrations granted by the registrars alleging that they infringed upon its
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Mastercard Files 15 Trademark Applications Related to Metaverse and NFTs

The American multinational financial services corporation based out of New York, Mastercard Inc., is now discovering new ways of processing payments in the Metaverse. The leading global payments and technology company has recently filed 15 Trademark Applications related to the Metaverse and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The company, as per various
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Does the Use of TM on Google Ads Program as Keyword Constitute Infringement – Delhi HC to Consider!

The question of whether or not a trademark’s use on the Google Ads Program as a keyword would constitute Trademark Infringement is all set to be duly considered by the Delhi High Court. Justice Prathiba M. Singh will be making a formal judgment on the said question while dealing with a lawsuit filed by Upcurve
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Twitter Restrains Singapore-Based Tech Firm from Using Bird Logo as Trademark

A local Singapore-based tech firm, V V Technology, has recently been restrained by the American social networking and microblogging platform, Twitter, from using a bird logo as its trademark following a dispute with the social media giant over the trademark’s registration. The start-up had plans of displaying the bird logo in a mobile app on
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Meta Ventures Into Crypto & Metaverse By Filing New Trademark Applications

Meta Platforms Inc., formerly known as Facebook and currently doing business as Meta, has recently filed eight Trademark Applications that would enable its infinity loop logo to be used for crypto tokens and virtual exchange. This move by Meta indicates its interest to push deeper into virtual products and crypto-related services, which shall eventually help build an
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New Trademark Filings By Amex Suggest A Possible Entry Into The Metaverse

The multinational corporation specializing in payment card services, American Express (Amex), has recently filed seven Trademark Applications linked to virtual services and some of its iconic designs and logos, hinting at a possible entry into the metaverse. This move suggests that the major credit company is looking forward to joining its financial peers Visa, J.P.
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