Industry: Publishing - World Trademark Review

Canadian IP giants merge; Blockbuster bar forced to change name; Starbucks accused of trade secrets misappropriation – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Vans settling the WAVY BABY dispute, Mark Wahlberg’s burger chain settling a trademark dispute with a burger truck, and more.

23 August 2024

French fashion magazine Elle defeated in opposition against ELLLE HOTEL

While the JPO recognised that ELLE had become famous as a source indicator in connection with fashion magazines, it questioned whether the mark had acquired a certain degree of recognition in relation to Class 43 services.

25 January 2024

French arbitration clause blocks UDRP complaint against regional media company

The panel found that the determination of the dispute between the parties fell outside of the scope of the UDRP.

18 September 2023

First Amendment punches out alleged Lanham Act violation

The case addresses the balance between trademark rights under the Lanham Act and the First Amendment right to protected expression.

03 January 2023

No likelihood of confusion between Vogue magazine and Vogue Fashion Technology Institute, says Karnataka High Court

In a major blow to Advance Magazine Publishers Inc, the owner of Vogue magazine, the court has set aside an order preventing the defendants from using the mark VOGUE as part of the name of their fashion institute.

09 December 2022