Vidal appointment responses; new WTR Special Report; China IP service industry growth; and much more
Everything we covered on WTR over the past seven days – and all you need to know from the world of trademarks to set yourself up for the start of another busy week.
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The Long Read
Desktop.com’s Jeanette (Söderlund) Eriksson analyses leading perspectives on – and recommendations for – new TLDs and online branding strategies.
Monday 4 April
The Intellectual Property Owners Association refuses to hold events in Florida following a court order restricting diversity on CLE panels.
In-house counsel from a range of industries reveal what they look for when outsourcing work and comparing law firms.
Plus:
- Supreme People’s Court issues new judicial interpretation on Anti-unfair Competition Law (China)
- General Court issues second decision in long-running design dispute (European Union)
Tuesday 5 April
More low-cost trademark platforms emerge as advertisers on Google, following the publication of a concerning transcript.
Chile joins the Madrid System, China issues new anti-counterfeiting guidelines, INTA and LATAM Airlines team up, and much more.
Corporate brand professionals offer five ways to support client needs without breaking the bank.
Plus:
- Federal Court dismisses appeal regarding MALISHUS use (Australia)
- CJEU rules that German non-use revocation procedure is contrary to EU law (European Union)
Wednesday 6 April
Kathi Vidal is confirmed as director of the USPTO after legislators lift the hold on President Biden’s nomination.
Shifts in fan behaviour have had a dramatic effect on the sports sponsorship model, according to a new report by Nielsen.
The IP offices of Spain and Portugal express solidarity with Ukraine, while IP Australia updates users on the possible effects of international sanctions.
Plus:
- DELTATIC v DELTA: trademarks can evolve and conserve their distinctive character (European Union)
- No room in the nest: Twitter successfully opposes bird device mark (Singapore)
Thursday 7 April
Communer founder Jeremy Peter Green Eche explains how his company aims to revolutionise the buying and selling of trademarks.
A groundbreaking decision in Turkey highlights the country’s evolving approach to trade name conflicts.
India issues a public notice on the filing of oppositions against applications published during the covid-19 pandemic.
Plus:
- New IP legislation now in force: what you need to know (Mauritius)
- Victory for Capri Sun as court finds that 3D marks were infringed (Sweden)
- Case exposes vulnerability of marks registered prior to class category changes (Market Insight: Taiwan)
- DC Comics loses appeal to stop Unilever’s UK WONDER MUM trademark (Market Insight: United Kingdom)
- Russia: the new wild west for US trademarks and enforcement (Market Insight: United States)
Friday 8 April
Technological innovation and specialisation drive growth in the China IP service industry.
The American Apparel & Footwear Association welcomes Kathi Vidal’s appointment as USPTO director, WIPO highlights green tech trends, Walmart receives a temporary injunction, and much more.
Plus:
- Board of Appeal provides further guidance on rules surrounding trademark system abuse (European Union)
- Half-baked case: no misappropriation or false advertising given over-broad allegations (United States)
Saturday 9 April
Siegel+Gale EMEA’s Sophie Lutman reveals why Netflix's simplicity is an example for other brands to follow.