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How using color could save a bottle-shaped trademark claim
Absolut had to convince the Board of Appeal that its brand “deviated significantly from…
MERCURY sues former franchisee for trademark infringement
Shanghai MERCURY Home Textiles Co., Ltd (“MERCURY”) is a famous home textile manufacturer in China.…
Trademark protection in the metaverse: EUIPO updates guidance on trademark applications for NFTs and virtual goods
The Metaverse increases the permeability of boundaries between different digital environments and the physical world.…
Lewis Silkin – Lewis Silkin expands its intellectual property team with a specialist in trademark and design law
A licensed trademark attorney, Abigail has worked in the area of intellectual property law since…
Fighting Trademark Squatting in China: Guidelines for Trademark Screening and Examination – Trademark
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Questions Brands Should Ask About Brand Protection in the Metaverse – Trademark
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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Grants Patent to Edgewater Wireless
OTTAWA, Canada–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Edgewater Wireless Systems Inc. (TSXV: YFI) (OTC: KPIFF), the industry leader in Spectrum…
New members of the international trademark system of the Madrid Protocol – Trademark
June 29, 2022 Brands and Clerks To print this article, all you need…
China Steps Up Efforts Against Bad Faith Trademark Filings – Trademark
June 28, 2022 Spruson & Ferguson To print this article, all you need…
New Members of the Madrid Protocol International Trademark System
Jamaica, Chile and Cape Verde and all recently joined the Madrid Protocol international trademark system,…
Questions Brands Should Ask About Brand Protection in the Metaverse
Brand Protection in the Metaverse With an estimated value of US$800 billion by 2024[1] and…
Opponent wins New Zealand trademark opposition – despite inadmissible evidence – Trademark
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Over 45,000 patent, trademark and design reviews approved
For the first time in recent years, the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) cleared its examination…
Why should I register my company’s trademark(s)? – Trademark
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Protecting the Title of a Film as a Trademark – The “Sholay” Protection – Trademark
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Delays in processing New Zealand Trademark IR designations
The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) is experiencing ongoing delays in examining International…
The Rise and Rise of the Vegan Trademark
Vegans and vegetarians should consciously check product references during the purchasing process. Not only that,…
Trademark protection for Delta-8 THC
Delta-8 THC The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently shed light…
The digital watch face infringes on the trademark
Swatch won its claim that 30 watch face apps infringed 23 of its trademarks. Third…
Germany terminates agreement with Switzerland on mutual recognition of the use of trademarks
The “Convention between Switzerland and Germany concerning the reciprocal protection of patents, designs and models…
Trademark law specialist Stobbs opens in Dublin
Mary White, operations manager for Stobbs in Ireland Trademark law firm Stobbs has expanded into…
Sophisticated investors review a company’s trademark registrations
An interesting article in The Wall Street Journal covers a study by Professor Siew Hong…
Choosing a “good” trademark (advice from a lawyer) – Trademark
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Thailand – updated trademark examination guidelines – Trademark
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Meghan Markle and the Archetypes brand – Trademark
May 31, 2022 Pointon Partners To print this article, all you need to…
China Tang trademark dispute leaves bitter taste for Barrow-based takeout
A restaurant’s claim of trademark infringement and passing off (partially) prevailed in a recent decision…
Thailand – updated trademark examination guidelines
Effective January 17, 2022, a new Registrar’s Examination Handbook (“Examination Handbook”) replaced the existing guidelines…
Is UK Trademark Law Ready for the Metaverse? “Targeting” in the virtual world
Just as with the rapid emergence of the Internet around the new millennium, the fundamental…
Notice highlights risk of trademark infringement for distributors of EU products
Advocate General Giovanni Pitruzzelli has advised the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU)…
Navigate Trademark Protection in the Metaverse
The metaverse is the latest hot topic of conversation in the business world. Catapulted to…
The number of trademark disputes in the UK has more than doubled to a record high as Brexit triggers intellectual property battles
The data provided by Mathys & Squire was the subject of an article by The…
How do I assert unregistered trademark rights in New Zealand? – Trademark
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Important Trademark and Deceptive Marketing Finding: Cairns Foods Limited v Netrade Marketing (PTY) LTD – Trademark
May 19, 2022 adam and adam To print this article, all you need to do…
Trademark Violation – Muslim Dating App Meets Its Match [.com]
A recent ruling by the Intellectual Property Tribunal (IPEC) on April 20, 2022 decided that…
Significant Trademark and Marketing Finding: Cairns Foods Limited v Netrade Marketing (PTY) LTD – Trademark
May 19, 2022 adam and adam To print this article, all you need to do…
Trademark applications in the UK and bad faith
On March 30, 2022, UKIPO’s Designee issued a decision emphasizing that “bad faith” cannot be…
History has a way of repeating itself, even in PR
Jeepers, it’s already February of the New Year and we’re still trying to shake off…
Decision allows trademarks to be applied to product listings on websites
The High Court has previously found that Amazon only infringed a UK and European…
Global e-commerce, use of trademarks and counterfeit risk management
A judgment of 4 May 2022 from the United Kingdom Court of Appeal, Lifestyle Equities…
Lessons learned by trademark owners from an infringement judgment
The London High Court ruling contained guidance for trademark owners regarding the nature and…
How to coordinate action against identical EU and UK trade mark applications – Trademark
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Key Differences Between EU and UK Trademark Opposition Systems – Trademark
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Brands activity highlights alc-free growth
Applications for non-alcoholic brands are on the rise, with recent figures indicating significant growth in…
Hong Kong Trademark Registration – Trademark
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Trademark registration in Hong Kong
In terms of trademark registration, Hong Kong is an independent jurisdiction from Mainland China. Being…
Main differences between EU and UK trade mark opposition systems
Any entity seeking to register a new mark usually has business plans to use the…
How to coordinate action against identical EU and UK trade mark applications
Sometimes it may be possible to oppose only one of the UK and EU applications…
PM announces separate brand, parks and visa for AYUSH – Udaipur Kiran | Latest news from Udaipur
New Delhi, April 20: Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced major programs to…
PM Modi Announces Separate Trademark, Parks and Visa for AYUSH Industry | India is blooming
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced major programs to promote the AYUSH…
Howes Percival appoints its first-ever Registered Trademark Attorney
Howes Percival has expanded its intellectual property (IP) team with the recruitment of its first-ever…
Latest changes to the practice of the UAE Trademark Office: International Registrations – Intellectual Property
United Arab Emirates: Latest Changes to the Practice of the UAE Trademark Office:…
Latest Changes to UAE Trademark Office Practice: International Registrations
Trademark law is a hot topic right now in the UAE – find out below…
A brand case with soul – Trademark
The brand stop of Golden Fried Chicken (Pty) Ltd v Soul Kitchen Restaurant is highly…
‘Archetypical’ reaction to Megan and Harry’s trademark request
Megan Markle and Prince Harry’s company, Archewell Audio LLC, has filed a trademark application for…
Waitrose v Asda – the gist of this trademark dispute
Recent news stories (like this one from BBC) say employee-owned supermarket Waitrose has sent a…
A brand case with soul
The brand stop of Golden Fried Chicken (Pty) Ltd v Soul Kitchen Restaurant is highly…
Sean Manaea swap: Mark Kotsay shares message with Athletics after deal
Director of athletics Mark Kotsay has only been in the job for a few months,…
Taxi Tussle trademark. – Lexology
A High Court judge granted an injunction on Tuesday 29e March preventing a Belfast taxi…
More investment and a thriving bilateral trade brand Prime Minister’s official visit to Qatar
DOHA (29 March): Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s official visit to Qatar…
OAPI Update – Trademark Classifications – Intellectual Property
South Africa: OAPI Update – Trademark Classifications March 28, 2022 adam and…
The mother of all brand fights: Energy Beverages knocked out of the coffee arena
A series of trademark disputes involving coffee products provide important lessons for companies seeking to…
To deposit or not to deposit? Brand Protection in the Metaverse
Whether you’re familiar with the term or hearing it for the first time, many global…
When is a brand not a brand?
At the moment the answer is when it is used in Russia. Since 2003 Peppa…
Kraken trades Mark Giordano and Colin Blackwell to Maple Leafs for draft picks
article TORONTO, ON – MARCH 08: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Travis Dermott (23) defends Seattle…
Trademark litigation provides lessons on costs, confusion and consent
Urbanbubble claimed there was a likelihood of confusion. His case was largely based on…
RPC Bites 44 – UK IPO uncovers brand gin-uine use, another battle of copycat products and plastic fruit and vegetable packaging to be scrapped
Welcome to RPC Bites. Our aim in the next 2 minutes is to give you…
Who can oppose my trademark application? – Intellectual property
Australia: Who can oppose my trademark application? March 12, 2022 LegalVision …
What is a trademark search? – Intellectual property
Australia: What is a trademark search? March 12, 2022 LegalVision …
To the metaverse and beyond – the importance of brand protection in the virtual world
The past year has seen a dramatic increase in the number of trademark applications for…
Dating app Love at First Swipe wins trademark battle with owner of Tinder, Hinge and PlentyOfFish
Manchester-based dating app Love at First Swipe has won a trademark battle with the owner…
The Tecnica brand gets the boot
Much of the value of high-end fashion brands comes from the exclusivity of their products.…
Turkey and Croatia eye $1 billion bilateral trade, mark 30 years of relationship
Understanding and cooperation have shaped the friendly relations between Turkey and Croatia over the past…
Getting a head start on trademark protection in Australia
Do you have clients seeking trademark protection in Australia? Australia’s trademark system is quite unique…
Trademark Registration – Archfit And Moon Boots – Intellectual Property
European Union: Trademark Registration – Archfit and Moon Boots To…
Trademark registration – Archfit and moon boots
In this article, we will discuss two recent decisions of the European Union (“EU”) which…
Electronic certificates for trademark registrations to be issued from 2022 – Intellectual Property
China: Electronic certificates for trademark registrations will be issued from 2022 March…
Court of Cassation: filing a trademark application does not constitute trademark infringement
In two recent judgments, the French Court of Cassation ruled that “the application for registration…
Trademark with broad claim: the pendulum has swung
Trademark monopolies for goods and/or services specified in general terms such as software have always…
Does notoriety ensure the distinctive character of a brand? Not necessarily
The General Court of the European Union (CGE) has issued its decision on the invalidity…
The property manager is not responsible for infringement of a competitor’s trademark
In a recent decision, the Intellectual Property Court ruled that a property management company using…
Monster’s brand appeal is wearing thin
In Joined Cases T-758/20 and T-759/20, the General Court revoked the EU trade mark registrations…
China focuses on speeding up patent and trademark examination during 14th Five-Year Plan
Following the promulgation of the 14th Five-Year Plan for Intellectual Property Protection by China’s State…
Could the James Harden trade mark the end of the NBA’s Big Three model? | brooklyn nets
So a lot for the NBA’s newest incarnation of the Big Three. At Thursday afternoon’s…
Enforcing Trademark Rights in Indonesia – Intellectual Property
Dealing with trademark counterfeiting in Indonesia and finding an appropriate strategy to fight online counterfeiting.…
Enforcing trademark rights in Indonesia
Dealing with trademark counterfeiting in Indonesia and finding an appropriate strategy to fight online counterfeiting.…
UKIPO refuses NORTON MOTORCYCLE RACING trademark application
context Norton Motorcycle Co. Ltd (“the opponent”) acquired the assets (including trademarks) and goodwill of…
Federal Court resolves ‘legitimate uncertainty’ in uncontested trademark appeals
Where an appeal of a decision of the Registrar of Trademarks is resolved by the…
New Zealand Brand Trends in 2021 and What Could Happen in 2022
In November 2020, the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) reported a record number…
UAE joins Madrid Protocol International Trademark System – Intellectual Property
UK: UAE joins the Madrid Protocol International Trademark System January 31, 2022 Brands and Clerks…