Organisation: Prada

In our latest round-up, we look at a TikTok authentication partner expanding into sneakers, counterfeit Apple and Samsung products being seized in Canada, and more

20 August 2024

While Prada claimed that the pattern was ‘iconic’, it did not rely on the acquired distinctiveness of the sign - meaning that the EUIPO assessed only its inherent distinctiveness.

23 January 2024

Featured in Border and customs protection around the world

In our ongoing series, our attention turns to the Czech Republic, delving into the complexities of brand protection challenges and optimal solutions at the nation's borders and entry points.

14 December 2023

We continue our latest series of pieces highlighting Legal Updates that you may have missed by looking at cases where trademark owners in the luxury and fashion sector have successfully protected their rights.

04 October 2023

The meaning of Rada Perfumery’s trademark – which referred to the name of the company’s founder – was not so clear and specific as to be grasped immediately by the public.

16 August 2023

Featured in Trademark register tracker

Drawing on data supplied by the office, WTR presents the leading EUTM and RCD filers at the office for the 12 months to 1 May 2023.

05 July 2023

As metaverse and NFT-related trademarks see a significant drop in recent months, WTR takes a look at the ongoing issue of unauthorised brand use on NFT marketplace OpenSea.

24 May 2023

IP experts at Crowell & Moring assess the opportunities and challenges of entering the metaverse, offering fashion brands a ‘how to’ guide for mitigating risks, detecting infringement and developing protection strategies in this evolving space.

16 May 2023

With reports of counterfeiters swarming back to New York’s Canal Street, a recent court action involving the likes of Burberry, Balenciaga, Hermès and Louis Vuitton is a strong example of brands uniting against a common enemy.

07 January 2023

Featured in Physical marketplace counterfeit hotspots

In a major update from our regular series on marketplaces around the world that reportedly engage in the trade of counterfeit goods, we head to the Mediterranean island of Malta.

28 November 2022