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.
The case shows the need for a thorough examination of the demonstrated use, taking into consideration both the actual goods/services and the perspective of consumers.
29 February 2024
In our latest round-up, we look at major cities heading to the metaverse, Tony’s Chocolonely being forced to change packaging, and much more.
27 February 2024
Use of the figurative mark REGINA for cigarettes would be detrimental to the repute of the earlier mark REGINA for Class 30 goods.
27 February 2024
Vice president Zhanyou Zhu explains the principles behind the IP strategy at China’s biggest dairy company.
23 February 2024
While a significant part of the relevant public would understand ‘Olympus’ as referring to Mount Olympus in Greece, that term had no meaning in relation to the goods in question and was thus distinctive.
22 February 2024
The Valdivia Court of Appeal held that NotCo’s packaging and advertising for its NotMilk product did not constitute unfair competition.
19 February 2024
Middle-earth Enterprises LLC - the owner of all trademark rights associated with JRR Tolkien’s novel The Lord of the Rings - successfully opposed the registration of LORD OF THE WINGS for Class 43 services.
16 February 2024
The Scotch Whisky Association has filed an infringement suit that sheds light on the interaction between registered owners and authorised users of geographical indications when it comes to the right to sue in India.
15 February 2024
In our latest round-up, we look at the Benelux IP office finding in favour of an IP firm in a metaverse dispute, UK cybersquatting complaints falling, and more.
09 February 2024
The IPEC dismissed Thatchers’ claims for trademark infringement and passing off, despite finding that Aldi had deliberately adopted a similar packaging.
08 February 2024
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