Organisation: Nestlé

How letters of consent for similar marks could serve China’s national interests

As the view towards letters of consent shifts, Anna Li, Monica Fang and George Chan of Simmons & Simmons assess their current evidentiary value in China by analysing all recently published decisions from the Beijing Intellectual Property Court and Beijing High Court.

08 September 2022

Food brands bounce back as values exceed pre-pandemic levels  

Food brand values have returned to pre-pandemic levels, with Nestlé and Coca-Cola the highest ranking in their sectors, according to the latest Brand Finance report.

17 August 2022

No two ways: Nestlé blocks opposition by a2 Milk

The registrar concluded that the elements ‘Atwo’ in Nestlé’s mark and ‘A2’ in a2 Milk’s mark did not constitute a common element.

05 August 2022

Phillips 66 trademark team escalates business collaboration as company evolves

Craig Stone, senior counsel, legal, at Phillips 66 expands on the team’s approach to brand protection.

28 July 2022

High Court clarifies approach to pure colour marks

In the long-running dispute between Cadbury and Nestlé over the colour purple mark, the High Court has clarified how the Court of Appeal’s 2013 judgment involving the same parties should be applied to pure colour marks.

19 July 2022

10 biggest corporate trademark portfolios revealed

We reveal the 10 companies with the biggest active trademark portfolios in China, Europe and the United States

07 July 2022

Brand Tracker: January-April 2022

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Filing activity is continuing to decline among 25 of the world’s leading corporations, according to the latest WTR Brand Tracker data.

15 June 2022

Disney reclaims brand intimacy top spot as tech giants drop in rankings

Disney has resumed its position at the top of MBLM’s annual Brand Intimacy Study, as leading tech brands Apple, Amazon and Google all drop in the rankings.

28 April 2022

When is a sausage not a sausage? A guide to plant-based branding

Increasing demand for meat-free products offers ample opportunity for small businesses and established brands – but naming restrictions and consumer confidence pose unique challenges.

28 March 2022

Eggs, bunnies and bars – practical lessons for brands from a long line of chocolate disputes

Confectionary giants have been doing battle on several fronts over unconventional trademarks ─ Joel Smith and Peter Elkin of Hogan Lovells dissect the biggest cases and offer clear and practical recommendations

10 March 2022

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