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Brands from the frontline
Protecting colour marks: the inside story

A trademark lawyer at BP gives an insight into how the energy company obtained trademark rights in the colour green and is now protecting it as one of its most valuable brands View PDF

Counterfeiting perspectives
PRO-IP bill sparks controversy

A new anti-counterfeiting bill was introduced in the US Congress in December. However, it is meeting some resistance View PDF

The view online
Online contributory liability and keying issues keep US courts busy

A New York federal court is considering the issue of contributory trademark infringement online while another US court revisits the issue of keyword advertising View PDF

Trademark management
Trademark warming in Africa

Recent developments mean that trademark owners should make plans both to develop their brands’ presence and to protect their rights in (and from) Africa View PDF