Work Area: Enforcement & litigation

Chinese shopping agent Pandabuy has been sued by fashion brands including Off-White and Sp5der in New York, WTR can reveal.

05 August 2024

Featured in IP office tools and services

In a major update, a representative from the LRPV reveals the innovative tools and services the agency has recently implemented, and those planned for the future. 

05 August 2024

The EUIPO Cancellation Division has partially upheld cancellation applications against ORANGE marks in respect of certain goods, confirming the distinction between applications seeking protection for a colour and those seeking protection for the name of a colour.

05 August 2024

WTR data analysis reveals how one of the biggest copyright owners in the United States is enforcing its rights at a time of significant AI upheaval. 

02 August 2024

In a recent court battle involving two peanut traders, the High Court of Kenya has clarified the level of evidence required for a litigant to succeed in trademark infringement proceedings.

01 August 2024

A first-instance Federal Court decision has created uncertainty as to what constitutes trademark ‘use’ for the purposes of online retail, and whether use of a mark for online retail services amounts to use in relation to the goods being sold.

31 July 2024

The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has held Nike liable for trademark infringement over the use of Lontex’s COOL COMPRESSION trademark in its apparel line descriptions. Under plenary review and abuse of discretion, the Third Circuit reviewed the lower court’s decision on whether a jury could find infringement.

31 July 2024

In our latest round-up, we look at the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive entering into force, Imperial College researchers setting “copyright traps”, and more.

30 July 2024

The case is a reminder of how important it is to ensure that the correct opponent is listed in a Notice of Opposition and matches the actual name of the registered trademark owner. 

30 July 2024

LEGO has sent a strong message to infringers by conducting a significant enforcement effort against two commercial establishments operating under the business name LE60 in Trujillo City, Peru.

29 July 2024