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From in-house leadership to private practice: former AB InBev, FIFA veterans share advice for navigating career change

Two former in-house leaders from AB InBev and FIFA talk to WTR about their recent moves to law firm practices – including what spurred such significant career changes.

04 April 2024

Evolving trends in safeguarding GIs in Nigeria: an insight into recent developments 

The submission of a comprehensive GI bill to the Nigerian legislature is anticipated in the near future. 

28 March 2024

McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme join-up; new Meghan Markle brand challenge; Ford x Forever 21 – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the most-valuable mining brand, Apple releasing the Apple Vision Pro in China without a registered trademark, and much more.

26 March 2024

General Court: Veuve Clicquot's iconic orange shade has not acquired distinctive character through use

The bar to establish distinctive character acquired through use in the European Union is so high that even the owner of a well-known mark will struggle to provide evidence covering the entire territory.

25 March 2024

The importance of getting Chinese characters filed in China

A recent battle between liquor brands Jägermeister and Yego Hunter demonstrates how trademarks can protect a brand internationally.

22 March 2024

PUMA v BERTRAND PUMA: marks with a “very high reputation” and the mental link required under Article 8(5)

The link which may be established in the minds of the relevant public with a mark that has an exceptional reputation cannot be presumed.

14 March 2024

Aldi’s infringement of M&S’ registered design for gin bottles upheld by Court of Appeal

The decision demonstrates the key role that registered designs can play in taking enforcement action against lookalike products.

12 March 2024

37 UK GIs gain protection in Japan; Mbappé overtakes Messi in EU marks; AAA sues A24 – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at US tech brands leading the generative AI patent race, PIPCU targeting illegal streaming in a week of action, and much more.

05 March 2024

OREO v MOREO’S: rare trademark judgment issued

In a dispute between Intercontinental Great Brands LLC, the owner of the OREO mark, and Zayaan Investments Limited, the High Court found that Zayaan had acted in bad faith in registering the MOREO’S mark.

05 March 2024

Château Mouton Rothschild owner successfully invalidates MOUTON in Classes 35 and 43

The JPO notably found that the term ‘Mouton’ had acquired a substantial degree of reputation among relevant consumers and traders as indicating the world-famous wine Château Mouton Rothschild and its abbreviation.

04 March 2024

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