Industry: Transport

The WTR Brand Elite indices fell three points across June and July, mirroring a mixed period on the stock markets. 

29 August 2024

The decision highlights that a lack of conceptual similarity can counterbalance visual and aural similarities between the signs; meanwhile, mere lack of attention in a post-sale environment does not give rise to post-sale confusion.

28 August 2024

Litigation data analysis reveals which of the biggest US car makers have increased domestic enforcement activity in the past two years – and to what success.

19 July 2024

In a dispute over the refusal to register a 3D Volvo mark, the ECJ has held that headlights have become distinguishing features of vehicle brands and models.

08 July 2024

Rouse lawyers break down the reasons for a surge in counterfeit automotive parts in Southeast Asia and discuss how brand owners can tackle the growing problem. 

03 July 2024

The decision emphasises once again that the requirements for proof of use of an EU trademark are very high.

11 March 2024

Brand and reputation management experts highlight what brands can learn from a series of recent crises for aircraft maker Boeing.

25 January 2024

To complete our series highlighting recent Legal Updates that you may have missed, we look at cases demonstrating the challenges faced by trademark owners seeking to prove genuine use in the European Union.

15 January 2024

Ford’s use of the GI ‘Cognac’ for its ‘COGNAC Special Edition’ series was found to constitute unfair competition.

07 December 2023

WTR identifies trademark registrations that suggest Tesla may encounter legal hurdles in introducing its Cybertruck to the Asia-Pacific, European and South American markets.

06 December 2023