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.
Detentions of goods suspected of infringing industrial and IP rights at the EU border decreased by 15% compared to 2021. However, the value of the products increased by 11%.
08 February 2024
A new report has revealed the extent to which health warnings and plain packaging on tobacco products have continued to spread around the globe.
06 February 2024
WTR and IAM have launched their annual search to identify outstanding individuals to induct into the IP Hall of Fame.
06 February 2024
Energy drinks company Monster Energy failed to prevent the registration of BABYMONSTER by YG Entertainment, the management company behind K-pop group BabyMonster.
30 January 2024
In the next edition of our series focusing on brand protection at the borders of various countries, we head to one of the busiest in the world: India.
25 January 2024
The decision examines the criteria for assessing the similarity between goods and services, providing clarity on a widely-debated issue.
25 January 2024
The court notably found that the only visual similarity between the signs at issue was the presence of the non-distinctive element ‘snack’.
17 January 2024
To complete our series highlighting recent Legal Updates that you may have missed, we look at cases demonstrating the challenges faced by trademark owners seeking to prove genuine use in the European Union.
15 January 2024
The High Court found that the hearing officer had made an error of law in invalidation proceedings brought by the National Basketball Association.
15 January 2024
Clear guidance on the value of protected food and drink name status is vital to ensure businesses have the right amount of protection and are prepared to use it when needed, argues this week’s Saturday opinion.
13 January 2024
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