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10 important academic findings about trademarks from the past 12 months

Over the past 12 months, WTR has reported on various academic studies spanning an array of trademark-related issues – with exclusive insights from the authors to boot. Here, we pick out 10 of the key takeaways that brand professionals need to know.

10 important academic findings about trademarks from the past 12 months
24 May 2019

Elder Scrolls dispute resolved, new UGGs litigation launched, and Hogan Lovells tie-up: news digest

In our latest edition, we look at a strategic partnership between Hogan Lovells and Anaqua, Elder Scrolls settling its video game trademark dispute, Siegel+Gale announce their new head of strategy, and much more.

23 May 2019

“Heroes of the European economy” – major new study reveals link between IP protection and SME success

A joint study between the European Patent Office and the EU Intellectual Property Office has evidenced a clear correlation between the success of small to medium-sized businesses and their utilisation of intellectual property. 

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24 May
2019

Appointed person cuts tailor down to size

The appointed person has put an end to a trademark dispute between Tailor & Cutter (Cambridge) Limited, a bespoke tailor based in England, and multinational retail corporation Walmart Apollo LLC. Read more

24 May
2019

General Court: bicycles and motorcycles similar to a low degree

In Zweirad-Center Stadler v EUIPO, the EU General Court has confirmed that there was a likelihood of confusion between two TRIUMPH word marks for goods in Classes 9, 12 and 25. Read more

23 May
2019

UDRP cases where domain name was registered with complainant's consent will usually fail

A UDRP panel has refused to order the transfer of the domain name ‘bialettiusa.com’ because the complainant failed to demonstrate that the respondent, a former distributor of the complainant’s products, had registered the domain name in bad faith. Read more

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What brands need to know about the trademark activity of Michael Gleissner

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Trademark pirates attack, sustainable freebies, parasite brands, and GIview in the works: INTA 2019 day one report

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“We need to drive home the message” – INTA study reveals Generation Z’s attitude to counterfeits

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It’s time for the INTA 2019 Annual Meeting: WTR's unofficial guide to Boston

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Brexit, China, surplus and SMEs: takeaways from Christian Archambeau’s first press briefing as EUIPO head

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22 May 2019

“Consolidation is powerful” – no slowdown in takeovers expected in IP service providers sector

The non-legal trademark services industry has been the focus of increased investment and M&A activity in recent years. WTR spoke to a number of major players to ask whether they expected consolidation or collaboration to be the norm in future. Read more

21 May 2019

WTR Industry Awards winners revealed as in-house excellence celebrated

We reveal the winners from this year’s WTR Industry Awards, with those honoured including the trademark teams from 7-Eleven, FIFA, HBO, Intel, MetLife, Netflix, Nintendo of America, The Scotch Whisky Association, Toyota Motor Corporation and Zoetis. Read more

21 May 2019

INTA 2021 speculation, blockchain TLDs, ‘.sucks' new approach, and brand protection the Amazon way: INTA 2019 day three report

We’re over the halfway mark of the INTA Annual Meeting and the WTR editorial team have been running between sessions, meetings and receptions to bring you the latest stories and insights. Read more

20 May 2019

INTA president lays down the gauntlet, puppy love, baffled by Brexit, and avoiding spoilers: INTA 2019 day two report

The Monday of the INTA Annual Meeting is often the busiest of the event. Trying to keep up with the rapid pace of activities, the WTR editorial team presents highlights from another jam-packed day. Read more

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22 May 2019

“It’s going to make my life much better” – industry experts welcome SCOTUS licensing decision

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has ruled 8-1 in Mission Product Holdings v Tempnology LLC, with one legal expert telling WTR that the ruling helps to create a more stable trademark licensing market. Read more

17 May 2019

P&G’s new start-up mindset will reinforce its position in the market  

Direct-to-consumer brands have proved to be a problem for the American consumer goods behemoth Procter & Gamble, but a new customer-centric strategy combined with data resources could help the company regain lost ground. Read more

16 May 2019

Alibaba issues IP protection report; expands on future plans in exclusive interview

Alibaba has released its IP Protection Annual Report, revealing that it provided 1,624 IP-related leads to law enforcement in 2018. Speaking to WTR, Alibaba Group's Matthew Bassiur reveals some of the company's ambitious future brand protection plans. Read more

16 May 2019

TrademarkNow launches SME offering as IP service providers look to bring trademark tools to the masses

TrademarkNow has released a new pay-per-search platform that promises to help SMEs with clearance search – demonstrating that it is no longer just the major corporations being targeted with paid trademark platforms. Read more

Legal updates

23 May 2019

Bombay High Court quotes Mahatma Gandhi in yet another decision imposing heavy costs on infringers

In Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation v Jain, the Bombay High Court has decided to make an example of the defendants and imposed hefty costs of Rs50 million. Read more

22 May 2019

Beiersdorf v Koni: passing off and a composite of get-ups

In Beiersdorf AG v Koni Multinational Brands (Pty) Ltd, the South African High Court has considered the use by one party of a get-up that was a composite of various get-ups used by another party. Read more

22 May 2019

Trump International loses High Court appeal

The High Court has upheld a decision of the UK Intellectual Property Office finding that the application for TRUMP TV, filed by ‘trademark troll’ Michael Gleissner in the name of Trump International Limited, had been made in bad faith. Read more

21 May 2019

ILPTO upholds registration of former Soviet trademarks for sweets

The Israel Patent and Trademark Office has considered an interesting dispute concerning several marks registered in the name of two major Russian confectionery manufacturers for sweets from the Soviet era. Read more

21 May 2019

Smooth victory for Bega in peanut butter trade dress case against Kraft

A dispute between Bega Cheese and Kraft Foods in Australia has been resolved with the Federal Court awarding Bega the exclusive rights to use a distinctive yellow, red and blue packaging to market its peanut butter.  Read more

Insight

14 May 2019

Procedures and strategies for anti-counterfeiting: Vietnam

As a part of its World Trade Organisation commitments and its commitments under other trade agreements, Vietnam has introduced a number of laws to better protect IP rights.  In theory, the applicable laws have the highest priority, followed by decrees and circulars. However, in practice, the competent authorities often give higher weight to decrees and circulars as they are usually the most detailed regulations. Read more

14 May 2019

Procedures and strategies for anti-counterfeiting: United States

Grey market goods do not qualify as counterfeit; therefore, distributors and sellers of grey market goods are not subject to criminal penalties. However, rights holders may have other claims against such distributors and sellers based on other intellectual property or contract laws. Read more

14 May 2019

Procedures and strategies for anti-counterfeiting: United Kingdom

While Border Force may seize items suspected of infringing an IP right (including counterfeit, infringing or pirated goods) ex officio, this is quite uncommon (rights holders would still need to submit an ex officio application for action to secure destruction). Border Force will usually seize only such items where a rights holder has a customs application for action in place. Read more

14 May 2019

Procedures and strategies for anti-counterfeiting: Ukraine

No laws or regulations deal specifically with counterfeiting in Ukraine. Thus, this type of infringement is dealt with under the Trademark Law. Although that statute contains no definition of ‘counterfeit goods’, the relevant civil and criminal laws contain blanket provisions referring to the Trademark Law, particularly the definition of ‘use of a trademark’. Read more

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16-18 June
2019
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The leading gathering of global IP decision makers and thought-leaders returns to Boston! As the fourth industrial revolution gathers pace, IPBC Global’s 2019 programme explores the key IP issues this new era of change and innovation presents for corporate leaders, policy makers, investors, the legal profession and third-party service providers.

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