Cuba issues first consumer protection rules, IHOB “a flop”, and cost of a country rebrand: news round-up
In our latest round-up, we look at Alibaba and Kantar teaming up to redefine brand building in China, Ukraine's institution of IP inspectors, the musician ordered to pay $2 million for trademark infringement, and more.
Read moreGood news for IP rights owners: Indonesia in final stage of setting up IP border protection system
Following the government regulation for the control of import and export of goods entering into force last year, the Ministry of Finance has finally set out the procedures for customs recordal and seizures.
Read moreFrom rebranding efforts to ICANN advocacy work: inside Expedia Group’s IP function
Expedia Group has recently undergone a major rebrand. The group’s IP director explains how the team managed the change.
Read moreBitcoin, CNN and Elon Musk under attack: how scammers are stepping up their game
An investigation from World Trademark Review has explored the evolving tactics of misleading and often malicious websites that pose as articles from well-known news outlets, with common trends including the use of cryptocurrency and Elon Musk to lure in users.
Read more“Successful strategy is rooted in looking forward”: Amazon on protecting the world’s most valuable brand
Exclusive insights from Dana Brown Northcott, Amazon.com’s associate general counsel, intellectual property.
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1News12 JUN 2018
Christian Louboutin declares red soles victory as European court hands down long-awaited decision
The CJEU has issued its decision in Christian Louboutin v Van Haren Schoenen BV, with a ruling that strengthens the protection of the fashion house’s red soles mark.
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2News08 JUN 2018
“I wish the US president had opposed my trademark” – applicant of registered Trump mark on treating IP as art
A popular author has successfully registered a trademark for the term GRABBA THE TRUMP. Talking to World Trademark Review, the applicant states that he enjoys provoking major brands with his trademark applications...
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3News08 JUN 2018
Keep calm and carry on: tips for online enforcement and advocacy after GDPR
In this guest blog, Brian J Winterfeldt, principal of the Winterfeldt IP Group and president of ICANN’s Intellectual Property Constituency, and Phil Marano, senior associate at the Winterfeldt IP Group, identify five tools that can be utilised in...
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4News12 JUN 2018
Levi’s labelled trademark bully, Swiss shop holds IHOB mark and call for independent Rwandan IP office: news round-up
In our latest round-up, we look at the South African minister calling for tobacco plain packaging, calls for an independent, standalone IP office in Rwanda, the IP of Nine West Holdings being sold, and much...
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5News15 JUN 2018
ICANN steps up GDPR clarity bid, Squire Patton Boggs resolves China dispute, and insights from ECTA 2018: news round-up
In our latest round-up, we look at various insights from ECTA’s 37th annual conference, how domain registrations for sports betting are on the rise, the Financial Times prevails in trademark dispute, and...
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Legal update22 JUN 2018
Good news for IP rights owners: Indonesia in final stage of setting up IP border protection system
Following the government regulation for the control of import and export of goods entering into force last year, the Ministry of Finance has finally set out the procedures for customs recordal and seizures.
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Legal update22 JUN 2018
GOGET owner stops use of 'Go Get Cabs' in Federal Circuit Court
Australia’s Federal Circuit Court has found that the respondent’s use of the Go Get Cabs name for taxi services amounted to misleading and deceptive conduct.
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Legal update21 JUN 2018
Do consumers think directly of 'Scotch Whisky' when confronted with 'Glen Buchenbach' whisky?
In Scotch Whisky Association v Klotz, the Court of Justice of the European Union has interpreted Articles 16(a) to (c) of Regulation 110/2008 on the protection of geographical indications for spirit drinks.
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Legal update21 JUN 2018
Croatia repeals Board of Appeals - IP Office decisions must now be challenged before Administrative Court
Following the coming into force of the Law on Amendments to the Trademark Law, which repealed the Board of Appeals, decisions of the IP Office must now be challenged before the Administrative Court in Zagreb.
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