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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.

Lacoste wins long-standing trademark infringement battle at the Delhi High Court

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.

Fanatics’ year of expansion makes for an award-winning brand protection team

WTR’s Fashion and Apparel Team of the Year is in a strong position to contribute towards continued brand growth at Fanatics.

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Lazada IP protection statistics; Bangkok raids; LeBron James tattoo artist blow – news digest

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

Defendant’s argument of “affection” and “devotion” for his sister for adoption of ADIDAS leaves Indian IP world in splits

This case will arguably be remembered for its “hilarious” justification for the adoption of the ADIDAS mark.

29 August 2024

Guardians of the stripes: how adidas protects its brand in Latin America

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

What makes Puma’s trademark team award winners in Europe, the Middle East and Africa

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

GANNI wins preliminary injunction against Steve Madden in fashion shoe copyright dispute

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

Brand spotting abroad: IP insights from a holiday in Brazil

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

Online counterfeiting in Indonesia: what rights holders need to know

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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

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