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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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2024 WTR Industry Awards winners revealed

Among those honoured at this year's WTR Industry Awards were the trademark teams from adidas, Fanatics, Harley-Davidson, Jack Daniel’s and Yum! Brands.

22 May 2024

How the concept of the relevant consumer could shift in the metaverse under the Turkish classification system

While revised guidelines from the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office aim to distinguish between types of consumers when it comes to buying goods and services, the metaverse raises questions about how to apply the guidance to classes of products and trademarks in the virtual space.

09 May 2024

Ninth Circuit clarifies power of district courts to cancel pending applications in infringement spat

In a dispute between two smoking product retailers, the Ninth Circuit has upheld a district court decision to cancel a pending trademark application. The decision sheds light on the jurisdiction of federal courts when it comes to resolving cases by cancelling pending applications.

02 May 2024

Global IP Benchmarking Survey: have your say in pioneering initiative uniting WTR and IAM audiences

In a unique collaboration, WTR and sister title IAM are working together on a new project that aims to take the pulse of the global IP industry.

01 May 2024

General Court: Board of Appeal erred in finding that handle design lacked individual character

The court notably held that a more rounded shape generally results in a softening of the lines of the neck and grip, which has a significant effect on the overall appearance and ease of use of the handle.

01 May 2024

WTR Brand Elite analysis: March 2024

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The WTR Brand Elite indices increased two points in March, once again closing out the month at its highest level since we started tracking the data in January 2018.

29 April 2024

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