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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Red Bull Steps Into NFTs & the Metaverse With Trademark Application Filing

The metaverse, generally defined as a network of 3D virtual worlds focused on social connection, has captured the attention and interest of many household brands across the globe in the past few weeks and months. The latest company making a big transition into the metaverse is the Austrian energy drinks brand, Red Bull. The company
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Arbutus Sues Moderna Alleging Patent Infringement Over COVID-19 Vaccine

Arbutus Biopharma Corporation, a publicly-traded Canada-based biopharmaceutical company, has recently filed a lawsuit against Moderna Inc., an American biotechnology and pharmaceutical company, alleging Patent Infringement. Arbutus is now seeking damages for infringement upon its US patents related to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. In early trading, shares of Arbutus rose 11% while those of Moderna fell 2.5% after
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OCM Globe Sues Grocery Brands Alleging Trademark Infringement

OCM Globe Inc. has recently filed a lawsuit against grocery brands Apollo Food International, Inc and A&C Best Food Trading in the Central District of California, alleging Trademark Infringement and unfair competition. The lawsuit filed mentions that OCM is a California-based corporation doing the business of merchandising grocery products as a part of which it purchases products
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Fast Food Giant McDonald’s Files Trademark Applications in Metaverse

According to a recent report, the world’s largest fast-food restaurant chain, McDonald’s, has filed Trademark Applications for virtual restaurants in the metaverse. The American multinational fast food corporation has filed ten trademark applications with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the McDonald’s brand and McCafe earlier this month. The report mentions that McDonald’s,
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Nike Sues StockX Alleging Trademark Infringement in Digital Token Launch

The US-based multinational corporation, Nike, has recently filed a Trademark Infringement lawsuit over unauthorized Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) against StockX in a federal court in New York. StockX is an online reselling platform based in Detroit. It is engaged in reselling handbags, sneakers, and other goods. Last year in April, StockX raised $255m in funding, resulting in the
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Meta Becomes a Member of the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA)

Meta Platforms Inc., formerly known as Facebook and presently doing business as Meta, has recently joined the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA). The company, at present, is the latest and biggest crypto technology patent holder to join COPA, thereby expanding the pool of Intellectual Property (IP) assets that could be significantly used to safeguard the
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