In our latest round-up, we look at Pinduoduo removing counterfeit sellers from its subsidy programme, Kiklis Law Firm launching in Alexandria, and more.
Microsoft’s head of trademarks, Cam Gatta, reveals how the team overcomes the challenges of protecting some of the world’s most recognisable and valuable brands.
Brand and IP experts offer nine strategic takeaways for forward-looking protection and commercialisation of IP assets at IPBC Australasia.
A recent decision of the EU General Court emphasises that the Community trademark decision-making practice is “alive” and evolves along with the understanding of the relevant public within the relevant timeframe.
21 January 2016
A trademark filing by Sony for the term LET’S PLAY has caused a storm of negative PR for the tech giant. One prominent trademark attorney, who is usually a staunch defender of trademarks in the face of public backlashes, tells <i>World Trademark Review</i> that this is one example that he cannot defend. The angry reaction highlights the reputational challenges that can be faced when a passionate online community is stirred into action.
20 January 2016
The Supreme People’s Court has held that an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) may not be held liable for trademark infringement for exporting products bearing a trademark that is registered outside China, because the trademarks used on such products are not intended to serve as an indication of origin to Chinese consumers and there is thus no likelihood of confusion.
19 January 2016
In <i>Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Limited v OHIM (Marpefa SL) </i> the EU General Court considered some of the key principles of applications for revocation of Community trademarks in relation to Marpefa SL’s Community Trademark 1790674 for the VIETA mark registered in Class 9.
13 January 2016
20 July 2015
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