Region: Europe

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

06 September 2024

Surges in almost all measures show how enforcement bodies’ efforts are succeeding, and highlight the interconnected nature of counterfeiting and organised crime.

04 September 2024

Recently honoured as WTR’s Entertainment and Media Team of the Year, we take a closer look at elements of Middle-earth Enterprises’ success.

04 September 2024

Both the ISIPO and the Board of Appeal referred to the CP3 guidelines –implemented in 2017 – to support their refusal after the appellant referred to prior registrations for similar marks. 

03 September 2024

The decision highlights the importance of filing evidence of reputation and to rely on all relevant grounds of opposition.

02 September 2024

A frenzy of headlines over a TikTok influencer’s rights to her catchphrase raises wider concerns over the risks that legitimate brands face due to trademark misunderstandings and misreporting, argues this week’s Saturday opinion column.

31 August 2024

In our latest round-up, we look at Mangels Industrial failing to acquire a formerly owned domain name, a court ruling on ICE and ICED, and more.

30 August 2024

Take a minute to nominate the corporate trademark teams that deserve recognition at the next WTR Industry Awards and in the WTR 300.

30 August 2024

The decision highlights that a lack of conceptual similarity can counterbalance visual and aural similarities between the signs; meanwhile, mere lack of attention in a post-sale environment does not give rise to post-sale confusion.

28 August 2024

The court found that Steve Madden’s GRAND AVE shoe was largely identical to GANNI’s Buckle Ballerina and constituted infringement under both the Copyright Act and the Marketing Practices Act.

27 August 2024