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I, Khemin IP Consultancy, trademark Agent in Phnom Penh, would like extend the collaboration with our practitioners if any trademark filing for registration and related matters in Cambodia, please reach me at any time
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Seng Barang
🤟 Emoji “I LOVE YOU” failed to be a trademark
Käselow Holding Gmbh, a real estate company from Germany (“the Applicant”) filed an application to register a figurative trademark “🤟 ” (“the Designation”), meaning “I love you” in sign language and produced by crossing fingers into the letters “I”, “L” and “Y”. Registration was requested for various services related to financial and real estate services.
The registration of the Designation was refused on the basis of Article 7(1)(b) of the European Union trademark regulation (“EUTMR”). In accordance with its provisions, trademarks which are devoid of any distinctive character shall not be registered. A distinctive trademark, in turn, allows to identify goods and services as originating from a particular undertaking.
What grounds did the EUIPO find for refusal to register the Designation?
1️⃣ The perception of a trademark must be assessed from the perspective of particular consumers of goods and services for which registration is requested. In relation to the Designation, both general public (for example, when choosing housing) and narrow specialists refer to consumers whose opinion should be considered.
2️⃣ The Designation is a well-known gesture, namely a pictogram or an emoji. The Designation has a simple and unambiguous meaning — “I love you”. The Applicant's reference to the fact that the Designation depicts the left hand, while the “I love you” sign is traditionally shown with the right hand, was rejected. In fact, there are many variations of this gesture, in particular, with the left hand.
3️⃣ Emojis are a so-called parallel language that facilitates the expression of feelings. As a rule, emojis simply express certain emotions and do not serve as an indicator of the origin of goods and services.
4️⃣ Pictograms have no distinctive character insofar as they represent simple design elements or geometric shapes. They are used in everyday communication just to show emotions and can be perceived as an advertising message or just a decorative element.
For instance, if the Applicant provided janitorial services under the Designation, consumers would simply think that these services are good, and they would be surely satisfied with them. They might even be encouraged to use the appropriate services. However, this is not enough to be distinctive.
Based on the above, the EUIPO decided that the Designation was devoid of distinguishing ability and could not be registered.
However, not all countries have the same approach to registering emojis as trademarks. For example, such trademarks can be found in the USA.
What do you think about this decision? Should emojis be registered as trademarks?
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Dear colleagues,
Anyone can suggest a good affordable IP management software, to manage TM and Patents.
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Subject: Important Notice Regarding Filing in Ghana
Dear Colleagues with Filings in Ghana,
We would like to bring to your attention that, since last week, the Office of the Registrar of Companies (also responsible for trademark filings) has encountered IT issues, rendering them unable to process any instructions.
We have attached the official notice from the Office of the Registrar of Companies for your reference.
Rest assured, we will provide you with regular updates as the situation progresses.
Should you have any immediate questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at info@swiftlaw.co.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time.
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Dear IPColleagues,
We require quotes to file 1 mark in Norway
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Our client intends to file a new trademark application in the above said countries.
Kindly provide us with your competitive quotation separating the official fees and the professional fees to our email: office@enforcemark.com
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Hi Everyone,
One of our clients interests to file a new TM application (color or black&white) in 1 or 2 classes in Syria and Uruguay.
Therefore, we are looking for a partner who is a trademark attorney in these countries and we kindly ask them to inform us about the costs and required documents in detailed. Also, please indicate all costs from application up to registration and confirm that there will be no any hidden costs.
We look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.
Please send an e-mail to our address mtp@mtppatent.com
Thank you for your kind assistance in advance.
Dear colleagues,
At this special moment, we, GBA IP, would like to extend our heartfelt greetings to everyone as China celebrates two significant holidays from September 29th to October 6th - the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is an annual reunion night, where families gather, share delicious mooncakes, and gaze at the same bright moon, conveying deep emotions.
National Day, on the other hand, marks the establishment of the People's Republic of China, symbolizing the nation's independence and prosperity for over the past 70+ years.
Wishing you a happy Mid-Autumn Festival and a joyful National Day! May our future be filled with hope, success, and happiness!
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Dear Colleagues from the US country,
We are preparing a Termination Letter for our client to be sent to the US. Looking for a quotation of
1) preparing and sending the letter
2) only sending the letter (a preparation is made by outside)
please share your fee to me via email, international@idgthailand.com
Dear colleagues,
As the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday season approaches, we CENFO IP would like to take this opportunity to extend our warmest greetings to you.
The China National Intellectual Property Administration(CNIPA) and our offices will be closed for the public holiday from September 29, 2023 to October 6, 2023.
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day! May your business prosper like the full moon.
Please send your quotes to private or to email dportna@dil.ua
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Dear Colleagues,
Please let us know the cost estimate and requirements for 1 trademark& 1class in AU.
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Dear Colleagues,
We have a requirement to submit the publication fees for multiple trademarks in Sri Lanka.
Kindly share your best professional quotes on vishal.chauhan@sagaciousresearch.com
Warm regards
Vishal
Sagacious IP
Dear all,
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See more-https://lawsuit.am/2023/09/19/intellectual-property-case-law-guide/
Anyone is attending AIPLA 2023 in October in Mariland?
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Hello Everyone, Greetings for the day, I am Advocate Kunal from India. I on behalf of my team would like to assure the community of IP Professionals that our team would smoothly, swiftly, cost-effectively and efficiently provide Trademark, Copyright, Industrial Design, Patent and Other IP registration in India within the limited time-frame. Our team consist of various retired Deputy Registrar, Senior Examiner of the registry. Please give us a chance, We would be happy to serve you the best. For any enquiry/contact, kindly DM me or ping me on my email id advkunalthakur@gmail.com
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