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Legislation and IP policy watch: the current state of play (December 2022)

WTR’s monthly column tracking trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.

Major success for Banksy at the EUIPO Board of Appeal

The Fifth Board of Appeal of the EUIPO rejected the claim that the figurative mark known as “Laugh Now, But One Day We’ll Be In Charge” had been applied for in bad faith.

Energy brands thrive but adidas versus Kanye hits share price: WTR Brand Elite analysis

Stock markets rebound, with energy brands the top performers, but adidas' share price suffers from Kanye split.

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Up in smoke: TTAB dismisses e-cigarette opposition, provides guidance for effective evidence and testimony

The decision provides a valuable checklist for properly submitting critical evidence and testimony in TTAB proceedings.

18 November 2022

“A turning point”: Banksy earns significant victory as EU trademark cancellation annulled

The EUIPO Fifth Board of Appeal has ruled that a trademark of a famous monkey image by renowned street artist Banksy is valid.

16 November 2022

Six counterfeit hotspots in Pakistan that brand owners must be aware of

Featured in Physical marketplace counterfeit hotspots

In this update from our series on marketplaces around the globe that are reportedly notorious for being counterfeit havens, we head to Pakistan.

16 November 2022

Prior use, concurrent use and concurrent registrations - no defence to trademark opposition in Australia

The decision confirms that the arguments available to an applicant in defending an opposition based on prior reputation are very limited.

16 November 2022

“Out of control”: brand impersonation on Twitter rife as risk of fraud and scams rises

With the growing risk of scams on Twitter, IP professionals are being urged to increase their monitoring of the social platform to find and report newly verified accounts impersonating major brands.

11 November 2022

Tackling cross-border online infringement: key takeaways from Mary Kay v Alibaba

Brand owners need to take great care when devising their enforcement and litigation strategies when it comes to online platforms. Deacons’ Charmaine Koo and Alibaba Group's senior legal counsel Iris Li share some key takeaways from the decision that has solidified Hong Kong’s stance on cross-border online infringement.

10 November 2022

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Sector: Consumer Goods

Legislation and IP policy watch: the current state of play (December 2022)

Major success for Banksy at the EUIPO Board of Appeal

Energy brands thrive but adidas versus Kanye hits share price: WTR Brand Elite analysis

Latest content

Up in smoke: TTAB dismisses e-cigarette opposition, provides guidance for effective evidence and testimony

“A turning point”: Banksy earns significant victory as EU trademark cancellation annulled

Six counterfeit hotspots in Pakistan that brand owners must be aware of

Featured in Physical marketplace counterfeit hotspots

Prior use, concurrent use and concurrent registrations - no defence to trademark opposition in Australia

“Out of control”: brand impersonation on Twitter rife as risk of fraud and scams rises

Tackling cross-border online infringement: key takeaways from Mary Kay v Alibaba

Brand owners take note: 1 January 2023 deadline approaching to file recordals

Patent and Trademark Office rejects applications based on interdependence principle

China publishes timeline for actions to strengthen trademark protection

Trademark lawyers take over Kleenex social media channels: getting creative to fend off genericide