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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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Louis Vuitton sues flea market; Mercedes-Benz seizure update; Bytedance launches OpenAI rival – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the COGNAC case being sent back to the USPTO, the Real Deal campaign re-launching in the United Kingdom, and more.

09 August 2024

“Willful counterfeiting” – Pandabuy target of US lawsuit by major streetwear brands

Chinese shopping agent Pandabuy has been sued by fashion brands including Off-White and Sp5der in New York, WTR can reveal.

05 August 2024

North Korean companies file trademarks in Russia; NKD v NAKED dispute; reaction to EU AI Act – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the adidas motion for a new Thom Browne trial being denied, an OtterBox counterfeit bust, and more.

02 August 2024

Federal Court FANATICS decision provides unexpected view of retail services

A first-instance Federal Court decision has created uncertainty as to what constitutes trademark ‘use’ for the purposes of online retail, and whether use of a mark for online retail services amounts to use in relation to the goods being sold.

31 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

Legal Updates you may have missed: fashion and luxury courtroom defeats

The third instalment in our series highlighting Legal Updates you may have missed asks what we can learn from recent trademark defeats for Kurt Geiger, Hermès, Timberland and Vans.

16 July 2024

Nike sues shoe-making kit sellers; Bangkok counterfeit Botox ring; FTC franchisor warning – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Panama Customs seizing around $83,000 worth of fake adidas and Louis Vuitton products, Elon Musk failing to dismiss X Social Media's infringement suit, and much more.

16 July 2024

Legal Updates you may have missed: fashion and luxury’s latest courtroom wins

The second instalment in our series highlighting Legal Updates you may have missed explores recent successes for Canada Goose, Hermès, Lacoste and Skechers.

12 July 2024

MuleBuy emerges as leading Chinese shopping agent after Pandabuy raid and Hoobuy complaints

Weeks after a massive raid at Pandabuy warehouses in China, new Chinese shopping agents are looking to become the go-to place for sending counterfeit goods.

11 July 2024

Supreme Court confirms commercialisation of products incorporating applied plastic creations without authorisation may constitute IP crime under Criminal Code

The Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court has re-established the validity of a first-instance judgment that held the unauthorised commercialisation of registered artistic prints on third-party handbags constituted IP infringement under the Criminal Code.

10 July 2024

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