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Monday 10 April
Scams, rankings and the EUIPO: we revealed the top stories that you may have missed over the past three months.
Tuesday 11 April
Uncertainty remains at the Brazilian IP Office, as the agency pledges to fix technical issues amid leadership changes.
Chanel prevails against more than 60 illicit Amazon sellers, INTA announces a resolution on advertising, OpSec Security acquires Zacco, and more.
Plus:
- General Court finds that figurative sign CASA is distinctive for certain Class 16 goods (European Union)
- No need for PURE overlap of actual or potential consumers in related goods context (United States)
Wednesday 12 April
We reveal how INTA’s finance certificate programme will help IP lawyers develop new skills to support corporate goals.
US lawmakers look to end the HAVANA CLUB trademark dispute and a draft EU SEP regulation addresses the financing of mooted EUIPO activities in this month’s legislation and policy watch.
Plus:
- UDRP complainants: beware when domain names predate trademark rights (International)
- High Court lays down ‘golden’ guidelines for revocation actions based on non-use (Malaysia)
Thursday 13 April
The USPTO pledges a trademark overhaul as Kathi Vidal celebrates 12 months in office.
Brand protection experts offer 10 strategic takeaways for cross-industry anti-counterfeiting enforcement at an Amazon-INTA reception.
Plus:
- EUIPO refuses to register Burberry pattern for NFT-related goods and services (European Union)
- Is it possible to base an opposition on earlier rights in a domain name? (Lithuania)
- How evolving regulations are affecting trademark registrations related to NFTS and virtual goods and services in 2023 (Market Insight: Scandinavia)
Friday 14 April
Local practitioners outline everything you need to know about the new Madras High Court IP division.
The Hong Kong IP office warns of fraud, Marks & Spencer finds itself in a t-shirt trademark spat, Tata Steel conducts a major counterfeit raid, and more.
Plus:
- General Court rejects argument of “overstretched formalism” (European Union)
- Harvey Ball Smile Limited wins trademark opposition against double-eyed smiley face (Japan)
Saturday 15 April
The development of China’s legal landscape offers clues to the future of foreign firms in India, argues this week’s Saturday opinion piece.
Anti-counterfeiting strategy playbook
WTR’s new “Anti-counterfeiting strategy playbook” sees brand experts, e-commerce platforms, law enforcement authorities and IP offices come together to reveal the systems in place to help IP owners combat the growing trade in fake goods.