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An attorney who recently prevailed in an opposition against Michael Gleissner-linked trademark application explains why he worked the case “for the good of the system rather than profits”.

‘.fm’ is to join the handful of TLDs that are making emoji domain names available to register. dotFM has released a list of domain names for which it is inviting pre-launch "expressions of interest".

In Bohemia Crystal v Host Corporation, the Federal Court of Australia has found that the marks BOHEMIA and BOHEMIA CRYSTAL were not distinctive as they indicated a geographical origin known for crystal glassware.

The Colombian Trademark Office has published an article clarifying when and to what extent it will be possible to amend a trademark application.

In Commodores Entertainment Corp v McClary, the US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has upheld a permanent injunction precluding a musician from using the trademarks of his former band. 

In In re Tempnology, the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has held that Chapter 11 debtors may reject trademark licences, thus creating a split with the Seventh Circuit over a company’s ability to terminate a trademark licence while in bankruptcy.

Over the past few days, a UK business owner’s dispute with Bacardi over its Angel’s Envy bourbon brand has garnered media attention in trade and national press titles. The dispute highlights a quandary for large companies when the ‘David v Goliath’ narrative is cited – whether to engage in public arguments or to keep quiet.

In LG Electronics, Inc v EUIPO, the General Court has confirmed that DUAL EDGE is descriptive and lacks distinctive character for mobile phones and related goods.

Report reveals that few brands have taken adequate measures to prevent online ads appearing alongside potentially damaging content – including fake news.

In Kastle Systems v Lee Strategy Group, the TTAB has granted the opponent’s motion for summary judgment, dismissing the applicant's fraud counterclaim.

The Polo/Lauren Company has failed to invalidate the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club's registration for a composite mark containing the word 'polo' and the device of a polo player.

A WIPO panel has refused to transfer a domain name identically reproducing the complainant's trademark as there was insufficient evidence that it was registered and used in bad faith.

US businesses have reported improved confidence in China’s economy. However, the political war of words between the two countries threatens to dampen growing confidence in the IP environment in China.

The Internet Commerce Association has published a document making a series of recommended reforms for the UDRP system, which WIPO claims “betrays a clear misunderstanding of the actual mechanics of impartial and efficient ADR case management”.

In a long- awaited decision, the ECJ has held that replica wheel rims fall under the protection of the so-called 'repair clause' under Regulation 6/2002.