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Fanatics’ year of expansion makes for an award-winning brand protection team

WTR’s Fashion and Apparel Team of the Year is in a strong position to contribute towards continued brand growth at Fanatics.

FIGHTER owner obtains ex parte injunction against FITTER

The decision underscores the significance of safeguarding established trademarks from potential infringement.

Unlawful use doctrine may (or may not) be a defence to trademark infringement in the Eleventh Circuit

The Federal Circuit found that the district court had misread the Eleventh Circuit’s decision in FN Herstal.

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Joint European Commission-EUIPO report on detentions of products infringing industrial and IP rights

Detentions of goods suspected of infringing industrial and IP rights at the EU border decreased by 15% compared to 2021. However, the value of the products increased by 11%.

08 February 2024

Premier League appeal victory highlights principles of composite mark comparison

The Delhi High Court has favoured the Football Association Premier League in an appeal brought by textile company Premier Mills. The decision sheds light on the laws that govern the comparison of composite trademarks in India and how they can be applied in disputes.

08 February 2024

Icons of industry: help us to choose this year’s IP Hall of Fame inductees

WTR and IAM have launched their annual search to identify outstanding individuals to induct into the IP Hall of Fame.

06 February 2024

Sika fails to stop Nippon Paint from using disputed get-up involving colours and numeral

The case highlights that the courts are generally reluctant to grant exclusive rights in the use of a particular colour or common numeral.

05 February 2024

US court due to hear range of allegations against Shein is unusual choice, docket data suggests

The US District Court for the District of Columbia appears to be a unique choice for Temu’s latest filing against its rival Shein, with the court largely inexperienced in trademark and copyright cases.

02 February 2024

DUMAX and DULUX - same paint, different colour?

Paint giant Akzonobel, owner of the DULUX mark, successfully asserted infringement under Section 34(1)(c) of the Trademarks Act, which protects against dilution of well-known marks.

30 January 2024

LEGO Group triumphs using copyright to stop counterfeiters with record-breaking turnover

The LEGO Group’s legal team reveals the strategy that went into arguing its products should be protected as artistic works, in order to succeed against copycats in China.

29 January 2024

Supreme Court issues landmark decision on criteria for dilution under Trademark Act

This victory for the LEGO Group will have significant implications for all owners of very famous trademarks.

26 January 2024

Brand protection at the India border: insights and strategies from the front line

In the next edition of our series focusing on brand protection at the borders of various countries, we head to one of the busiest in the world: India.

25 January 2024

COOLFLEX held to be descriptive for mattresses

The Federal Administrative Court concluded that part of the relevant consumers would understand the sign as meaning “cool and flexible”.

23 January 2024

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