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 decision showcases the application of the EU principle of neutralisation, with the board finding that there was no likelihood of confusion between WEISS and WISE for chocolate products due to the conceptual difference between the marks.
26 April 2024
The scope of the definition of ‘beer’ in a trademark licensing agreement has been called into question after the licensee began selling hard seltzers under the plaintiff’s brand. The court’s summary judgment denial highlights the need for specificity when it comes to defining products in such agreements.
25 April 2024
In our latest round-up, we look at New Era Cap launching a counterfeit reporting form, the MK Party prevailing in a South Africa dispute, and much more.
23 April 2024
The JPO found that both ‘Moët & Chandon’ and its abbreviation ‘Moët’ have gained significant recognition as a leading champagne brand distributed by MHCS.
23 April 2024
Viticulture giant MHCS, owner of the mark VEUVE CLICQUOT for “champagne”, was assisted by the relative absence of the respondent from the proceedings.
18 April 2024
WTR reveals the in-house teams and individuals shortlisted for this year’s WTR Industry Awards.
17 April 2024
The imposition of exemplary damages sends a strong message to parties seeking to evade judicial proceedings.
16 April 2024
We kick off our latest series of Legal Updates you may have missed by looking at cases that demonstrate the hurdles faced by rights holders seeking to register or defend their non-traditional trademarks.
15 April 2024
In a decision of EU-wide significance, the Supreme Administrative Court of Greece has found that a PDO for KALAMATA olives could coexist with a plant variety right of the same name.
12 April 2024
In this long-running dispute between supermarket competitors, the Court of Appeal upheld the trial judge on almost all points, but expressed significant disquiet about the overall outcome.
05 April 2024
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