This positive ruling for hygiene brands is a reminder that applicants must be cautious in adopting parts of registered marks, particularly if the identical part is at the beginning, as only differing the end-syllable is not a guarantee of preventing infringement.
The ASCI’s Annual Complaints Report 2023-2024 reveals crucial insights into brand advertising campaigns in India, with 98% of scrutinised ads requiring modification. Misleading ads present a challenge for law enforcement and brands must adhere to court rulings or else risk the suspension of their manufacturing licences.
In our latest round-up, we look at the adidas motion for a new Thom Browne trial being denied, an OtterBox counterfeit bust, and more.
The Federal Administrative Court concluded that the term ‘ID’ was familiar in connection with the detection of viruses in the medical sector.
05 April 2024
As Bosch’s authentication technology looks to expand into the luxury and FMCG markets, WTR asks whether a greater uptake would make it truly game-changing in the fight against fakes.
28 March 2024
WTR and IAM have launched their annual search to identify outstanding individuals to induct into the IP Hall of Fame.
06 February 2024
Representatives from global healthcare company Sanofi speak to WTR about their recent efforts to protect the company's NANOBODY trademark from genericism.
05 February 2024
DABUS inventor Stephen Thaler claims that the IP system needs an overhaul to recognise the creativity of “sentient” AI technology and to promote innovation across industries.
03 February 2024
This victory for the LEGO Group will have significant implications for all owners of very famous trademarks.
26 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
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