Sector: Consumer Goods

A lawyer for Japanese corporation Urawa explains the steps the company took after discovering its exclusive US distributor had filed a purple colour mark without its knowledge.

25 July 2024

The Delhi High Court’s declaration that well-known trademark status does not give the proprietor automatic rights has highlighted the importance of prior common law and registered marks in India. It implies that an appreciation of circumstances – not just similarities between two marks – can determine the outcome of a dispute.

25 July 2024

The Japan Patent Office found no likelihood of confusion or malicious intent by the applicant.

24 July 2024

In our latest news round-up, we look at 14 sports brands, including New York Knicks, being sued by music publishers, the European Anti-fraud Office dismantling a large-scale counterfeit spirits smuggling scheme, and more.

23 July 2024

A new academic paper argues that Amazon has upended the US trademark system with little public recognition, and that questions about trademark law in the modern age need answering.

20 July 2024

In our latest round-up, we look at Panama Customs seizing around $83,000 worth of fake adidas and Louis Vuitton products, Elon Musk failing to dismiss X Social Media's infringement suit, and much more. 

16 July 2024

WTR’s brand-new Special Report is an essential guide to championing winning brands on and off the playing field.

15 July 2024

In a ruling that will have significant implications for trademark owners and would-be infringers, the Intellectual Property High Court of Kuala Lumpur has broadened the concept of “use in the course of trade” to include goods in transit. 

04 July 2024

The decision highlights that the broader protection afforded by a ‘family of marks’ will be mitigated by factors such as the geographic extent of the marks’ reputation.

03 July 2024

Featured in Stock market performance

Apple was the standout stock market performer through May, with technology brands posting strong results. 

02 July 2024