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Canadian trademark filings are on the up, but the IP office and local agents have their work cut out for them.

12 January 2022

IAM’s Angela Morris reveals why the Illinois Northern District has become a hotbed of design patent injunctions, with Oakley and Deckers Outdoor leading the charge.

11 January 2022

Featured in Litigation landscape

Trademark litigation filings at US district court level registered a small increase on 2020 in 2021, according to the latest data from Docket Navigator. However, litigation actions continue to trail pre-pandemic levels.

07 January 2022

Market factors as well as the nature of an industry have an impact on the likelihood of a trademark cancellation, but most brands inevitably have a shelf life.

17 December 2021

The sale of ekaterra will see the consumer giant transfer out 32 brands and approximately 6,000 trademarks.

10 December 2021

It has combined new marketing tactics, investment in online retail and A-list celebs to position its brand in front of consumers.

03 December 2021

The American alcohol company has a solid brand portfolio, but a licensing deal with AB InBev could hinder use of the Corona name.

26 November 2021

The corporate schism will enable the company to spend more time nurturing and promoting its household brands.

19 November 2021

Google, the first major tech giant to go down the house of brands route, is a case study in how it can be successfully executed.

12 November 2021

Featured in Brand trademark tracker

Samsung seeks greater protection for its UTG brand, while Microsoft focuses on core name and products.

05 November 2021