Region: North America

In our latest round-up, we look at the USPTO seeking to demystify the trademark process, China IP prosecution figures for the first half of 2023, and much more

11 August 2023

In an education dispute, the 10th Circuit emphasised that establishing separate markets and detailing specific services for rights holders utilising a mark that closely resembles another in the same industry is critical.

10 August 2023

Meera Chature Sankhari and Sheetal Sharma at Jupiter Law Partners examine landmark judgments from around the world to reveal the precedents shaping the legal framework surrounding NFTs and intellectual property.

10 August 2023

The Federal Circuit has overturned years of precedent in a move that will be welcomed by defendants, while plaintiffs are left scratching their heads over how to prove that a mark is not in use.

09 August 2023

In our latest round-up, we look at the EUIPO adding in-house image search to DesignView, the UKIPO outlining its research priorities, and much more.

08 August 2023

Trademark technology firm Alt Legal has confirmed its acquisition of TM Cloud's docketing business in a move that further consolidates the trademark services market.

03 August 2023

In an exclusive interview, Mars Wrigley's Philippe Claude reveals how the team is approaching new threats, including NFTs and cannabis-related products.

03 August 2023

In reversing and remanding a TTAB decision, an appeal court has reaffirmed that carefully and accurately applying DuPont factors is critical in disputes involving similar registered and unregistered trademarks.

03 August 2023

Analysis of global register data reveals thousands of pre-existing X marks, including some owned by major tech rivals.

01 August 2023

How the “small but mighty” Wyndham team manages an evolving roster of international brands.

31 July 2023