Industry: Sports

General Court confirms that ENDURANCE lacks distinctiveness

The decision examines the registrability of marks consisting of signs or indications that are also used as advertising slogans, indications of quality or incitements to purchase.

10 November 2023

Anytime Fitness unsuccessful in opposition against ANYTIME 24 for fitness services

The JPO concluded that there was no likelihood of confusion between the figurative mark ANYTIME 24 and the earlier mark ANYTIME FITNESS.

10 November 2023

Bulls shoot and miss: UKIPO rejects invalidity proceedings brought by NBA

The NBA’s evidence was too vague, which damaged its chances of establishing any reputation beyond basketball-related entertainment.

15 September 2023

Why ASICS is looking beyond trademarks

ASICS IP lead Koji Shimomura reveals why a more holistic IP strategy is key to remaining competitive and combatting counterfeits in the sports industry.

04 September 2023

Successful MLBPA trademark suit shines spotlight on priority of use and likelihood of confusion

In its ruling on MLBPA trademark oppositions made on behalf of New York Yankees star player Aaron Judge, the TTAB has analysed key factors establishing priority of use and employed the Dupont factors to assess the likelihood of confusion caused by the relevant marks.

11 May 2023