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.
A 3D perfume bottle in the shape of a female torso was found to be capable of fulfilling the essential functions of a trademark.
After a dispute spanning 23 years, the Delhi High Court has ruled in favour of Lacoste and permanently restrained sports fashion brand Crocodile International from using its standalone crocodile logo in India. The decision sheds light on territoriality of trademark rights when it comes to international coexistence agreements.
WTR’s Fashion and Apparel Team of the Year is in a strong position to contribute towards continued brand growth at Fanatics.
In our latest round-up, we look at HGF introducing a ‘progressive’ parental leave policy, a Turkish Olympic shooter looking to register his viral pose, and more.
03 September 2024
This case will arguably be remembered for its “hilarious” justification for the adoption of the ADIDAS mark.
29 August 2024
WTR speaks with Roxana Segura from adidas in Chile about what makes the team so effective in its brand protection and enforcement efforts.
29 August 2024
Puma’s deft handling of a global shake-up to its brand strategy and rapid adoption of new technologies has won its trademark team this year’s EMEA award.
27 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
In this week's Saturday opinion piece, WTR's own Tim Lince reflects on a recent trip to Brazil and some unexpected brand findings – including TikTok Cola and a Batman-themed petrol station.
24 August 2024
As part of our regular series on digital marketplaces, we head to Indonesia to examine the platforms that brand owners should be monitoring.
23 August 2024
In our latest round-up, we look at a TikTok authentication partner expanding into sneakers, counterfeit Apple and Samsung products being seized in Canada, and more
20 August 2024
Premier League football brands are losing out on close to a quarter-of-a-billion pounds each year, and the problem is only set to worsen, study finds.
19 August 2024
The embattled sportwear giant has achieved success in enforcing its US marks.
16 August 2024
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