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Legal Updates you may have missed: when reputation is not enough

We complete our latest series of pieces highlighting recent Legal Updates that you may have missed by looking at cases where trademark owners failed in their attempt to rely on the reputation of their marks.   

05 October 2023

Israel: Civil enforcement and criminal prosecution fuel counterfeiting crackdown

Featured in Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Enforcement: Global Guide 2023

Trademark litigation, remedies and dispute resolution form the backbone of the country’s sturdy civil anti-infringement strategy. Simultaneously, state prosecution of criminal counterfeiting and, increasingly, private criminal complaints are targeting a wider swath of bad actors.

29 September 2023

Well-known perfume companies dealt blow in ‘smell-alike’ case

Several well-known perfume companies - including Armani, Chloe, Hugo Boss, Lancôme and L'Oréal - have lost their trademark infringement case against an Israeli maker of ‘smell-alike’ perfumes.   

04 September 2023

“A significant breakthrough”: landmark decision on retailer liability opens new avenues for brand owners in Israel

A landmark ruling in Israel could help rights holders seek greater compensation and sets a precedent for retailer liability in trademark infringement disputes.

15 June 2023

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