Region: Europe

Manchester United counterfeits seized; Starbucks win in Pakistan; SUPER HERO genericism battle – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the Megaupload founder being extradited to the US, Rouse acquiring Konsert Strategy & IP, and more.

16 August 2024

“Harder times are coming” – exclusive survey paints bleak picture of trademark industry

In an exclusive new survey, trademark practitioners around the world have voiced concern about their ability to manage heavy workloads and extreme pressure.

15 August 2024

Meta: no likelihood of confusion between two thumbs up

The Swiss Federal Administrative Court has affirmed there is no likelihood of confusion between Meta Platform’s LIKE device mark and a third-party thumbs up.

14 August 2024

Protecting national trademarks – an exclusive interview with the Ukrainian IP Office

WTR sits down with the first deputy director of the Ukrainian IP Office to discuss the importance of protecting national symbols.

13 August 2024

Inside the IOC’s PARIS 2024 portfolio: from the Phryges mascot to priority marks

As this year’s Summer Olympic Games draws to a close, we analyse the International Olympic Committee’s trademark portfolio for Paris 2024.

12 August 2024

Morley's v Metro's – success tastes better for the fast-food franchise

The IPEC has highlighted some of the potential pitfalls of drafting settlement agreements, particularly in relation to franchisees.

09 August 2024

How WIPO is powering innovation ecosystems

WIPO’s head of IP commercialisation, Allison Mages, reveals recent major improvements to the organisation’s accessibility tools and services.

08 August 2024

EUIPO maintains 3D wine bottle registrations in unusual decision on distinctive character

The EUIPO Cancellation Division has issued an interesting ruling that suggests verbal elements may be the determining factor in assessing the distinctiveness and consequent registrability of an otherwise standard and common shape for certain goods.

08 August 2024

Innovation at the Latvian Patent Office: spotlight on non-core tools and services

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

Orange is the new black – cancellation decisions confirm distinction between colours and names of colours

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