Organisation: Westlaw

Canadian IP giants merge; Blockbuster bar forced to change name; Starbucks accused of trade secrets misappropriation – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Vans settling the WAVY BABY dispute, Mark Wahlberg’s burger chain settling a trademark dispute with a burger truck, and more.

23 August 2024

On a tight budget: cost-cutting tips from the trademark front line

With many legal budgets set to be cut as a result of pandemic-related economic pressures, trademark experts share advice on ways to reduce spending in the months ahead.

23 September 2020

Getting teched up: an A-Z of the latest tools saving IP practices time and money

As trademark departments around the world feel the pinch of covid-19, we provide a breakdown of the digital services and software that in-house and private practitioners are recommending to increase efficiency and free up budget.

17 September 2020

Use-based rights: perspectives on achieving registration in Australia

Section 58A of Australia’s Trademarks Act 1995 provides a basis for opponents to challenge the registration of trademarks accepted under prior continuous use. However, recent decisions indicate a shift away from a literal interpretation of this

01 January 2017