Industry: Fashion & textiles

The decision highlights that the representation of a lion’s head is a banal and commonplace decorative motif in the fashion sector.

18 January 2024

We continue our series highlighting recent Legal Updates that you may have missed by looking at cases where trademark owners in the luxury and fashion sector have successfully protected their rights.

12 January 2024

Renowned French pastry chef Pierre Hermé failed in his attempt to prevent the registration of HOUSE OF HERME for services in Classes 35 and 43.

12 January 2024

In a surprising decision, the JPO’s Appeal Board has reversed the refusal of the mark ADEAM ICHI, finding that it was dissimilar to earlier registrations for the mark ICHI.

08 January 2024

In our latest round-up, we look at concern over fraudulent ads on X, a Manchester restaurant rebranding for the second time following trademark spat, and much more.

05 January 2024

Even when use of another’s trademark is for an expressive purpose, the First Amendment does not cover situations where the mark is still used for source identification. 

04 January 2024

The decision is noteworthy in that it effectively grants the opponent exclusive rights in the concept of a lightning bolt.

02 January 2024

The JPO Appeal Board has reversed the rejection of the mark BENJAMIN BROWN in Classes 25 and 28, finding that it was not identical to the full name of a living person named Benjamin Brown.

02 January 2024

The Second Board of Appeal of the EUIPO annulled the examiner’s refusal to register a position mark consisting of a combination of geometric elements for footwear.

15 December 2023

After emerging victorious in a trademark opposition against Louis Vuitton, a Filipino small business owner tells WTR that the fashion giant has “gone quiet” in its appeal. 

12 December 2023