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 General Court underlined the particularly high level of attention of the relevant public when it comes to medicines that have a direct impact on their health.
03 April 2023
In this dispute between rival pharmaceutical companies, the Supreme Court has upheld a decision of the Anti-monopoly Committee imposing a fine on Zdorovye for using confusingly similar packaging.
30 March 2023
In our latest round-up, we look at US Customs seizing over $700,000 in designer fakes, Next acquiring the Cath Kidston brand, and much more.
28 March 2023
The decision will likely increase the difficulties faced by trademark owners wishing to deter other traders from referencing their trademarks.
21 March 2023
Stock markets returned to volatility in February. In contrast to January, when major indices rose in value, key markets fell last month.
20 March 2023
This groundbreaking decision has come as a surprise to Turkish practitioners.
17 March 2023
WTR's our sister platform IAM has this week launched its annual search to identify outstanding individuals to induct into the IP Hall of Fame.
03 March 2023
The January effect was in full force last month, with major stock markets posting positive performance across the board.
24 February 2023
The board believed that the difference between the marks was particularly clear from a semantic point of view, which, in turn, had an impact on the visual and phonetic perception of the marks.
06 February 2023
To complete our latest series of Legal Updates that you may have missed, we highlight takeaways from decisions handed down in the Americas over the past few months.
03 February 2023
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