Organisation: Ferrari

Nirvana and Marc Jacobs settle dispute; GSK obtains restraining order; HP barred from using WEX – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the US Fifth Circuit ordering a retrial of Gibson vs Dean Guitars, Skims topping a list of the most popular celebrity clothing brands, and much more.

12 July 2024

Lando Norris takes pole position in F1 trademark race, as drivers expand brand portfolios

Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton own the most trademarks of all Formula 1 drivers taking part in the current 2024 season, analysis by WTR finds.

04 March 2024

WeChat reputation triumphs against tough economic conditions

The popular messaging service has been crowned the world’s strongest brand despite a drop in value this year, as Chinese brands come to dominate the top of the rankings.

19 January 2024

EUIPO: third-party second-hand sale of Testarossa automobiles does not constitute genuine trademark use

Ferrari SpA has been dealt a major blow in these long-running cancellation proceedings, with the Fifth Board of Appeal of the EUIPO cancelling the mark TESTAROSSA for “automobiles”.

06 October 2023

How Porsche is forging its own path, with sustainability key to its strategy

A year after it was placed on the stock exchange, Porsche promises to stay “one step ahead” of the luxury motor market by strengthening its position in software and battery technology, and focusing on sustainability.

03 October 2023

Recessions, counterfeiting and Web3: industry experts offer tips to overcome the latest brand protection challenges

In-house leaders, law firm experts and industry specialists share their insights at WTR's Trademark Summit Europe.

20 March 2023

Google and YouTube uphold media standing as world’s strongest brands

Google and YouTube have been named the world’s strongest brands, proving the power that media titles have in the eyes of consumers at a time of global brand crisis.

19 January 2023

Major sporting events: IP challenges and opportunities for Web 3.0

The economics of events such as the FIFA World cup and the Olympic Games are changing rapidly, as is their sponsorship. With vast sums changing corporate hands, Lorenzo Litta of BRANDIT analyses what IP lawyers need to do to stay ahead as the online environment continues to evolve.

27 October 2022

Good news for Mercado Libre as appeal court rules on liability of e-commerce operators

Although this case involved an infringement under the Copyright Law, the findings of the court apply to the infringement of other IP rights.

17 May 2022

CJEU rules that German non-use revocation procedure is contrary to EU law

The CJEU reiterated that, pursuant to Ferrari, the burden of proof in a revocation for non-use application lies with the registered proprietor.

05 April 2022

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