Industry: Conglomerates & holding

Apple continues upwards momentum after AI unveiling: WTR Brand Elite analysis

The WTR Brand Elite indices fell three points across June and July, mirroring a mixed period on the stock markets.

29 August 2024

Disney has $600,000 verdict overturned; Mars acquires Pringles owner; Tesco files new Clubcard logo – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Ikea trialling a second-hand marketplace, the Japanese government publishing AI and copyright guidance, and more.

27 August 2024

Canadian IP giants merge; Blockbuster bar forced to change name; Starbucks accused of trade secrets misappropriation – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Vans settling the WAVY BABY dispute, Mark Wahlberg’s burger chain settling a trademark dispute with a burger truck, and more.

23 August 2024

New Delhi High Court sides with Lacoste; INTA partners with FTC; journalists sue Anthropic – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at a TikTok authentication partner expanding into sneakers, counterfeit Apple and Samsung products being seized in Canada, and more

20 August 2024

Court of Appeal clarifies when acquiescence clock starts ticking

This is the first time that the Court of Appeal has departed from EU law.

19 January 2024

Tesla fails to establish earlier unregistered rights in GIGABIER

The case serves as a reminder that the mere announcement of a new product is not sufficient to prove unregistered trademark rights under Article 8(4) of Regulation 2017/1001.

14 November 2023

Supreme People’s Court awards unprecedented Rmb100 million in damages

The case serves as valuable guidance for IP rights owners facing malicious infringement.

19 October 2023

While grabbing fewer headlines than a decade ago, 3D printing needs to remain on the brand protection radar

New research reveals continued growth in 3D printing innovation and activity.

30 September 2023

Managing infringement threats across the supply chain

Featured in Inside China’s IP Market: a Guide 2024

The courts in China generally maintain in foreign-related OEM cases that affixing a trademark to a product should be deemed as use and that there is also a possibility of confusion. While some manufacturers have successfully defended themselves against claims of infringement, the cost is often high.

27 September 2023

EU designs legislation moves forward as European Council amends text and adopts positions

The European Council has made amendments related to fee levels, the requirements for representation of a design and the approach to national administrative invalidity procedures.

26 September 2023