In 1990, history was made with the registration of the world's first scent mark! Clarke's Osewez successfully trademarked a "fresh, floral fragrance reminiscent of Plumeria blossoms" for their embroidery yarn and stitching thread. Initially denied by the USPTO, this landmark case (re Celia, 17 USPQ2d 1238) was accepted on appeal, proving the power of distinctive branding.
In the Fourth Industrial Revolution, safeguarding your intellectual property is more crucial than ever. Implement robust DRM strategies to protect digital content, embrace open innovation to foster collaboration and accelerate technological advancements, and navigate the complex legal and ethical landscape with proactive engagement.
In 1990, history was made with the registration of the world's first scent mark! Clarke's Osewez successfully trademarked a "fresh, floral fragrance reminiscent of Plumeria blossoms" for their embroidery yarn and stitching thread. Initially denied by the USPTO, this landmark case (re Celia, 17 USPQ2d 1238) was accepted on appeal, proving the power of distinctive branding.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmaceutical companies raced to develop a vaccine, with Moderna quickly rising to prominence. In 2022, Moderna decided to enforce its COVID-19 vaccine patents to maintain its competitive edge, despite earlier claims that it wouldn't.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmaceutical companies raced to develop a vaccine, with Moderna quickly rising to prominence. In 2022, Moderna decided to enforce its COVID-19 vaccine patents to maintain its competitive edge, despite earlier claims that it wouldn't.
In the Fourth Industrial Revolution, safeguarding your intellectual property is more crucial than ever. Implement robust DRM strategies to protect digital content, embrace open innovation to foster collaboration and accelerate technological advancements, and navigate the complex legal and ethical landscape with proactive engagement.
In 1990, history was made with the registration of the world's first scent mark! Clarke's Osewez successfully trademarked a "fresh, floral fragrance reminiscent of Plumeria blossoms" for their embroidery yarn and stitching thread. Initially denied by the USPTO, this landmark case (re Celia, 17 USPQ2d 1238) was accepted on appeal, proving the power of distinctive branding.
Despite the increase of fake stores adopting a similar concept to certain famous brands, do they deliver the same quality and experience? Eventually, consumers tend to opt for the reputable and trademarked brand due to the assurance of their product and service quality, which is more credible and trustworthy.
Roger Dean sued James Cameron for $50 million, alleging that Avatar plagiarized 14 of his artworks. Viewers noticed similarities, and Cameron vaguely acknowledged possible inspiration. However, the U.S. District Court dismissed the case, stating that the works only shared a similar style and that Dean's static paintings and the film could not be substantially similar.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmaceutical companies raced to develop a vaccine, with Moderna quickly rising to prominence. In 2022, Moderna decided to enforce its COVID-19 vaccine patents to maintain its competitive edge, despite earlier claims that it wouldn't.
