Industry: Media

General Court considers proof of genuine use in revocation proceedings

The decision underlines key aspects to take into consideration when providing proof of genuine use in revocation proceedings.

28 February 2023

Pokémon granted injunctive relief by Federal Court

The evidence strongly suggested that the conduct of the respondents was designed to mislead consumers into believing that they were licensed or otherwise authorised by Pokémon to develop games.

21 February 2023

On the border of art and trademark: First Amendment trumps the Lanham Act

In this dispute between the owners of the Flora-Bama Lounge and the producers of the reality series Floribama Shore, the 11th Circuit has found that the First Amendment protected use of an artistic work that was not deliberately misleading. 

23 January 2023

Brand market crash: industry giants suffer major declines as Amazon ranked world’s most valuable brand

Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Alibaba.com are among some of the biggest names to have seen their brand value decline this year, Brand Finance’s annual Global 500 report reveals.

18 January 2023

Behind the scenes with Bilibili’s trademark team

From setting up a trademark classification system to anti-squatting success, Bilibili reveals its secrets for brand protection.

23 December 2022

Streaming, sequels and a new CEO – what lies in store for Disney? 

Bob Iger has been reinstated as Disney's CEO, after a year in which the company's share price plummeted by more than 40%. However, from streaming competitors to copyright expirations and cultural divides, Disney faces a myriad of complex challenges on its potential road to recovery. 

05 December 2022

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