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We are often asked, “What is an objection to description and how can I overcome…
We are often asked, “What is an objection to description and how can I overcome…
Absolut had to convince the Board of Appeal that its brand “deviated significantly from…
Shanghai MERCURY Home Textiles Co., Ltd (“MERCURY”) is a famous home textile manufacturer in China.…
The Metaverse increases the permeability of boundaries between different digital environments and the physical world.…
A licensed trademark attorney, Abigail has worked in the area of intellectual property law since…
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OTTAWA, Canada–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Edgewater Wireless Systems Inc. (TSXV: YFI) (OTC: KPIFF), the industry leader in Spectrum…
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Jamaica, Chile and Cape Verde and all recently joined the Madrid Protocol international trademark system,…
Brand Protection in the Metaverse With an estimated value of US$800 billion by 2024[1] and…
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For the first time in recent years, the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) cleared its examination…
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The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) is experiencing ongoing delays in examining International…
Vegans and vegetarians should consciously check product references during the purchasing process. Not only that,…
Delta-8 THC The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently shed light…
Swatch won its claim that 30 watch face apps infringed 23 of its trademarks. Third…
The “Convention between Switzerland and Germany concerning the reciprocal protection of patents, designs and models…
Mary White, operations manager for Stobbs in Ireland Trademark law firm Stobbs has expanded into…
An interesting article in The Wall Street Journal covers a study by Professor Siew Hong…
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May 31, 2022 Pointon Partners To print this article, all you need to…
A restaurant’s claim of trademark infringement and passing off (partially) prevailed in a recent decision…
Effective January 17, 2022, a new Registrar’s Examination Handbook (“Examination Handbook”) replaced the existing guidelines…
Just as with the rapid emergence of the Internet around the new millennium, the fundamental…
Advocate General Giovanni Pitruzzelli has advised the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU)…
The metaverse is the latest hot topic of conversation in the business world. Catapulted to…
The data provided by Mathys & Squire was the subject of an article by The…
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A recent ruling by the Intellectual Property Tribunal (IPEC) on April 20, 2022 decided that…
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On March 30, 2022, UKIPO’s Designee issued a decision emphasizing that “bad faith” cannot be…
Jeepers, it’s already February of the New Year and we’re still trying to shake off…
The High Court has previously found that Amazon only infringed a UK and European…
A judgment of 4 May 2022 from the United Kingdom Court of Appeal, Lifestyle Equities…
The London High Court ruling contained guidance for trademark owners regarding the nature and…
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Applications for non-alcoholic brands are on the rise, with recent figures indicating significant growth in…
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In terms of trademark registration, Hong Kong is an independent jurisdiction from Mainland China. Being…
Any entity seeking to register a new mark usually has business plans to use the…
Sometimes it may be possible to oppose only one of the UK and EU applications…
New Delhi, April 20: Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced major programs to…
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced major programs to promote the AYUSH…
Howes Percival has expanded its intellectual property (IP) team with the recruitment of its first-ever…
United Arab Emirates: Latest Changes to the Practice of the UAE Trademark Office:…
Trademark law is a hot topic right now in the UAE – find out below…
The brand stop of Golden Fried Chicken (Pty) Ltd v Soul Kitchen Restaurant is highly…
Megan Markle and Prince Harry’s company, Archewell Audio LLC, has filed a trademark application for…
Recent news stories (like this one from BBC) say employee-owned supermarket Waitrose has sent a…
The brand stop of Golden Fried Chicken (Pty) Ltd v Soul Kitchen Restaurant is highly…
Director of athletics Mark Kotsay has only been in the job for a few months,…
A High Court judge granted an injunction on Tuesday 29e March preventing a Belfast taxi…
DOHA (29 March): Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s official visit to Qatar…
South Africa: OAPI Update – Trademark Classifications March 28, 2022 adam and…
A series of trademark disputes involving coffee products provide important lessons for companies seeking to…
Whether you’re familiar with the term or hearing it for the first time, many global…
At the moment the answer is when it is used in Russia. Since 2003 Peppa…
article TORONTO, ON – MARCH 08: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Travis Dermott (23) defends Seattle…
Urbanbubble claimed there was a likelihood of confusion. His case was largely based on…
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Australia: Who can oppose my trademark application? March 12, 2022 LegalVision …
Australia: What is a trademark search? March 12, 2022 LegalVision …
The past year has seen a dramatic increase in the number of trademark applications for…
Manchester-based dating app Love at First Swipe has won a trademark battle with the owner…
Much of the value of high-end fashion brands comes from the exclusivity of their products.…
Understanding and cooperation have shaped the friendly relations between Turkey and Croatia over the past…
Do you have clients seeking trademark protection in Australia? Australia’s trademark system is quite unique…
European Union: Trademark Registration – Archfit and Moon Boots To…
In this article, we will discuss two recent decisions of the European Union (“EU”) which…
China: Electronic certificates for trademark registrations will be issued from 2022 March…
In two recent judgments, the French Court of Cassation ruled that “the application for registration…
Trademark monopolies for goods and/or services specified in general terms such as software have always…
The General Court of the European Union (CGE) has issued its decision on the invalidity…
In a recent decision, the Intellectual Property Court ruled that a property management company using…
In Joined Cases T-758/20 and T-759/20, the General Court revoked the EU trade mark registrations…
Following the promulgation of the 14th Five-Year Plan for Intellectual Property Protection by China’s State…
So a lot for the NBA’s newest incarnation of the Big Three. At Thursday afternoon’s…
Dealing with trademark counterfeiting in Indonesia and finding an appropriate strategy to fight online counterfeiting.…
Dealing with trademark counterfeiting in Indonesia and finding an appropriate strategy to fight online counterfeiting.…
context Norton Motorcycle Co. Ltd (“the opponent”) acquired the assets (including trademarks) and goodwill of…
Where an appeal of a decision of the Registrar of Trademarks is resolved by the…
In November 2020, the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) reported a record number…
UK: UAE joins the Madrid Protocol International Trademark System January 31, 2022 Brands and Clerks…