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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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Nike awarded $1 million in influencer dispute; Manila mall counterfeits pledge; BharatPe and PhonePe settle – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at consumers wanting brands to put “purpose beyond profit”, the New York Supreme Court clarifying use of a person's image in the background of a social media photo, and much more.

28 May 2024

EUIPO refuses position mark for footwear

The decision, which involved a mark consisting of a band with a knot, ribbons and metal pendants, applied to the upper part of a shoe, provides guiding principles on the registrability of position marks.

28 May 2024

Time is running out: share your insights for the new Global IP Benchmarking Survey

With the clock ticking, we urge all IP professionals to contribute to the inaugural collaboration between WTR and IAM – the Global IP Benchmarking Survey.

27 May 2024

Christian Louboutin settles red sole lawsuit; Dolce & Gabbana sued over NFT project; MTN brand value declines – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at a Danish rights holder association signing an EU anti-piracy MoU, Walmart unveiling a new e-commerce metaverse platform, and much more.

24 May 2024

The Gillette Company LLC’s iconic razor registered as a 3D mark

The Gillette Company LLC has obtained the registration of its ‘Prestobarba’ razor as a 3D trademark in Class 8, despite an appeal filed by a third party following the DNPI’s initial favourable decision.

24 May 2024

How secondary markets fight counterfeiters: exclusive interview with StockX

The leading secondary market in new sneakers and streetwear tells WTR how it builds relationships with brands and what is next in its fight against counterfeits.

23 May 2024

Blow for Puma as General Court finds that complete shoe could be taken into account despite dotted lines in earlier designs

The court notably dismissed Puma’s argument that the comparison between the earlier designs and the contested designs should be made based on the soles of the shoes.