In our latest round-up, we look at Pinduoduo removing counterfeit sellers from its subsidy programme, Kiklis Law Firm launching in Alexandria, and more.
A key takeaway is that techniques such as visualisation and reframing are useful tools that can help parties look beyond their initial positions.
The judgment serves as a warning that trademark rights are significantly influenced by actual use in India.
Both the ISIPO and the Board of Appeal referred to the CP3 guidelines –implemented in 2017 – to support their refusal after the appellant referred to prior registrations for similar marks.
03 September 2024
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
This case serves as a reminder to plaintiffs that file false advertising claims that they are required to identify a connection between an allegedly misleading claim and the manner in which consumers will be deceived.
21 August 2024
In our latest round-up, we look at the Megaupload founder being extradited to the US, Rouse acquiring Konsert Strategy & IP, and more.
16 August 2024
WTR sits down with the first deputy director of the Ukrainian IP Office to discuss the importance of protecting national symbols.
13 August 2024
The IPEC has highlighted some of the potential pitfalls of drafting settlement agreements, particularly in relation to franchisees.
09 August 2024
The EUIPO Cancellation Division has issued an interesting ruling that suggests verbal elements may be the determining factor in assessing the distinctiveness and consequent registrability of an otherwise standard and common shape for certain goods.
08 August 2024
The General Court has maintained that in complex trademarks, the main figurative element cannot per se provide monopoly over an entire animal species, regardless of its application to the packaging.
01 August 2024
In a recent court battle involving two peanut traders, the High Court of Kenya has clarified the level of evidence required for a litigant to succeed in trademark infringement proceedings.
01 August 2024
The case is a reminder of how important it is to ensure that the correct opponent is listed in a Notice of Opposition and matches the actual name of the registered trademark owner.
30 July 2024
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