Organisation: Lacoste

Lacoste accused of NFT scam; Olympics brand value rise; CITMA launches net zero initiative – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Pinduoduo removing counterfeit sellers from its subsidy programme, Kiklis Law Firm launching in Alexandria, and more.

06 September 2024

Lacoste wins long-standing trademark infringement battle at the Delhi High Court

After a dispute spanning 23 years, the Delhi High Court has ruled in favour of Lacoste and permanently restrained sports fashion brand Crocodile International from using its standalone crocodile logo in India. The decision sheds light on territoriality of trademark rights when it comes to international coexistence agreements.

05 September 2024

New Delhi High Court sides with Lacoste; INTA partners with FTC; journalists sue Anthropic – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at a TikTok authentication partner expanding into sneakers, counterfeit Apple and Samsung products being seized in Canada, and more

20 August 2024

Legal Updates you may have missed: fashion and luxury’s latest courtroom wins

The second instalment in our series highlighting Legal Updates you may have missed explores recent successes for Canada Goose, Hermès, Lacoste and Skechers.

12 July 2024

Lacoste v Cartelo: a landmark case clarifying the rules on confusion and co-existence

A change in marketing strategy may destroy the distinct market perceptions that previously enabled the marks’ co-existence, thus leading to a likelihood of confusion and association.

17 May 2024

What QBPC’s top 10 cases list tells us about litigation and enforcement in China

QBPC has published a list of key litigation actions, highlighting heavy sentences in criminal cases and high damages in civil cases.

06 May 2024

The Smiley Company offers a case study on how to raise IP awareness with a simple brand

In this week’s opinion column, CITMA vice president Kelly Saliger draws on the history of the Smiley Company to demonstrate how simple case studies can help to raise IP awareness.

02 March 2024

Brand protection at the Czech border: insights and strategies from the front line

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In our ongoing series, our attention turns to the Czech Republic, delving into the complexities of brand protection challenges and optimal solutions at the nation's borders and entry points.

14 December 2023

How to protect your brand from opportunists this holiday season

Seasonal sales make online shopping channels a hotbed for infringement and brand impersonation this time of year. Here’s how to get ahead.

21 November 2023

NFT trademark applications drop, but OpenSea remains infringement minefield

As metaverse and NFT-related trademarks see a significant drop in recent months, WTR takes a look at the ongoing issue of unauthorised brand use on NFT marketplace OpenSea.

24 May 2023