Organisation: Aldi

EUIPO trends and top filers: 2023/24

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Aldi and WWE have dramatically increased their trademark filing activity at the EUIPO, while Nike and Rieker Schuh lead the way for registered Community designs.

02 August 2024

Trademark activity drops across all but one major register, Clarivate report shows

Trademark filings fell across five of six major registers in 2023, a new report by Clarivate reveals, but the results are more positive than they seem.

30 May 2024

Inaccurate media reporting and David v Goliath framing is harming IP industry, report finds

A new report from the UK Intellectual Property Office has cast light on the shifting landscape of trademark discussions within the UK media.

06 May 2024

General Court: Veuve Clicquot's iconic orange shade has not acquired distinctive character through use

The bar to establish distinctive character acquired through use in the European Union is so high that even the owner of a well-known mark will struggle to provide evidence covering the entire territory.

25 March 2024

Aldi’s infringement of M&S’ registered design for gin bottles upheld by Court of Appeal

The decision demonstrates the key role that registered designs can play in taking enforcement action against lookalike products.

12 March 2024

IPEC ‘de-cider’ over Aldi’s lookalike packaging leaves a sour taste for brands

The IPEC dismissed Thatchers’ claims for trademark infringement and passing off, despite finding that Aldi had deliberately adopted a similar packaging.

08 February 2024

Pokémon's Palworld investigation; “unsettling” decision in Thatchers v Aldi; LEGO brick validity – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Levi Strauss suing an Italian luxury brand, Hong Kong Customs seizing $1.3 million in counterfeit electronic products and much more.

26 January 2024

Legal Updates you may have missed: fashion and luxury wins

We continue our series highlighting recent Legal Updates that you may have missed by looking at cases where trademark owners in the luxury and fashion sector have successfully protected their rights.

12 January 2024

Luxury goods at discount stores: who doesn't love a bargain?

In this dispute over the sale of JOOP! and Calvin Klein perfumes at discount stores, the court considered whether damage to reputation can constitute a legitimate reason to prevent the resale of exhausted goods.

15 November 2023

AI challenges; lookalike trends; green brands – takeaways from HGF’s IP in Retail conference

HGF hosted its IP in Retail conference in Manchester this week, delving into the trademark and brand-related dilemmas confronting retailers amidst these trying economic times.

28 September 2023