Current EU trademark and copyright laws could interfere with a shift towards more sustainable consumerism, a recent paper warns. However, public interest arguments might provide legal protection to repair, refurbishment and upcycling businesses where existing exceptions to IP infringement fall short.
WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.
Dubai Customs is working with brand owners on a recycling initiative for seized counterfeit goods, in an effort to help protect the environment.
Tougher penalties and claim validation will give more weight to green ads done right, but murky guidelines leave pioneering companies guessing, argues this week’s opinion column
18 May 2024
A World IP Day Symposium organised by the Patents and Designs Registry highlighted the intersection of intellectual property and the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations.
13 May 2024
The EUIPO's João Negrão, EU General Court and Board of Appeal judges, and in-house experts from Nestlé and Assa Abloy share their thoughts on the challenges that lie ahead for European trademark, copyright and design law, at the EUIPO's fifth IP Case Law Conference.
04 May 2024
On this year's Earth Day, representatives from Rouse explore the challenges of registering and using green marks in Southeast Asia.
22 April 2024
Brand Finance has released its 2024 Sustainability Perceptions Index, which estimates how much of a brand’s total brand value can be attributed to positive ESG perceptions.
05 March 2024
A year after it was placed on the stock exchange, Porsche promises to stay “one step ahead” of the luxury motor market by strengthening its position in software and battery technology, and focusing on sustainability.
03 October 2023
HGF hosted its IP in Retail conference in Manchester this week, delving into the trademark and brand-related dilemmas confronting retailers amidst these trying economic times.
28 September 2023
Emma Pallister, chartered trademark attorney at HGF, explores how UK businesses can use trademarks to their advantage in their sustainability efforts and some of the common pitfalls of ‘green’ branding.
22 March 2023
European product recalls rise across industries, with companies warned of further regulation that could affect labelling, packaging and rebranding.
13 March 2023
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