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Refusal to register perfume bottle shape overturned on appeal

A 3D perfume bottle in the shape of a female torso was found to be capable of fulfilling the essential functions of a trademark.

AI is the solution to its own disruption: exclusive interview with MarqVision CEO

The brand protection platform's CEO insists traditional monitoring methods “simply are not sustainable” as AI provides the solution to advanced counterfeiting online.

Pune court allows local restaurant to use BURGER KING mark following 13-year dispute

The judgment serves as a warning that trademark rights are significantly influenced by actual use in India.

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TTAB upholds refusal of BRONKO mark

The decision underscores the importance of clear and precise identification of goods in trademark applications, and serves as a reminder to applicants to thoroughly address all grounds for refusal during the prosecution process.

29 July 2024

How The New York Times is protecting its IP in the digital age, from WORDLE rivals to popular AI tools

Trademark filing data and opposition records show that The New York Times has been working hard to establish and maintain its association with WORDLE, while also taking on major AI developers.

26 July 2024

Taylor Swift deepfakes, £5 million of counterfeits seized in London, OpenAI to launch Google rival – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at INTA intervening in a colour combination dispute, perceptions of income inequality driving counterfeit demand, Thai Customs destroying over 1 million fake items, and more.

26 July 2024

Japan rejects Google opposition against FITBEING

The Japan Patent Office rejected Google’s opposition against FITBEING due to a lack of similarity and likelihood of confusion with FITBIT.

26 July 2024

Deepfakes and AI-generated likenesses: how the latest legislation aims to protect individuals’ rights

We examine the current legislation, regulation and case law governing the production and dissemination of deepfakes and AI-generated likenesses in major jurisdictions around the world.

25 July 2024

Why a Japanese nail care machine maker sued its only US distributor over the colour purple

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

AP Møller Mærsk obtains ex parte injunction against Maersk Pharma in India

Delhi High Court holds that Maersk Pharma's trademark has a high likelihood of confusion, and infringes on Maersk’s established goodwill and worldwide recognition.

25 July 2024

Guerlain unsuccessfully opposes MITSOUKO mark in Japan

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

24 July 2024

Turkish Court of Cassation issues landmark ruling on “cancellation” of WIPO panel decisions

The Turkish Court of Cassation has clarified for the first time that it is not possible to request “cancellation” of a WIPO panel’s UDRP decision.

24 July 2024

Olympic Committee sues Prime; fake LEGO seizures; Google settles Vizier row – news digest

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

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