Organisation: Lacoste

New Zealand’s strict ‘use it or lose it’ approach in partial revocation proceedings - and how it differs from Australia’s approach

This decision provides helpful guidance on the principles for partial revocation of trademark registrations in New Zealand, while highlighting important differences between the law and practice on non-use removal proceedings in Australia and New Zealand.

28 April 2021

How to increase brand protection engagement: top tips from an award-winning company

We shine a light on WTR Retail Team of the Year MF Brands Group's vibrant brand protection strategy, examining how the company's lead IP counsel engage consumers and key stakeholders in vital anti-counterfeiting efforts.

24 December 2020

‘Sea of reptiles’ found to infringe Lacoste’s crocodile mark

Lacoste’s success on appeal in this case demonstrates the importance of market surveys to show a likelihood of confusion.

24 September 2020

”I decided to take up the challenge” – IP director at MF Brands on communicating intellectual property to the C-suite

A new book, titled The Great Catapult: How Integrated IP Management Will Shoot Your Brand to Success, aims to take the IP message to the C-suite, so WTR sat down with author Zeeger Vink to get the inside track on the publication.

12 August 2020

Owner of LACOSTE marks successfully prevents registration of mark including crocodile design

Sporloisirs SA, the owner of the LACOSTE marks and crocodile logo, has successfully appealed against a first-instance decision dismissing its opposition against the registration of a mark containing a crocodile design in Class 25.

17 July 2020

Designating DPRK: the major brands seeking trademark protection in North Korea

A WTR investigation finds technology giants Apple and Huawei have secured the most trademark registrations in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) since 2018.

08 July 2020

Weidian, “the eBay of China”, emerges as popular platform for counterfeiters

WTR investigates how Chinese online marketplace Weidian works, the types of fake products available, and why it should be on the enforcement radar of all brand owners.

18 June 2020

Yupoo remains popular shop front for counterfeit goods; how brands can fight back

A WTR investigation has found that Chinese image network Yupoo remains a popular haven for counterfeiters. In response, a Yupoo representative claimed that the company respects IP rights and cannot be blamed for fakes promoted on its platform.

04 June 2020

Clandestine surgical masks factory raided during covid-19 lockdown

On 17 April 2020 a raid was carried out in a huge factory located in the Lima Norte area. Surgical masks, as well as over 1,500 units of fake apparel and thousands of fake labels bearing well-known trademarks, were seized.

20 May 2020

Micro-influencers, Twitch brand challenges, and an IP marathon – INTA 2020 Europe day one observations

This week, the INTA is hosting its annual European Conference in Madrid, Spain. WTR is on the ground and we present key learnings and insights from the first day of the event.

18 February 2020