Sector: Fashion & Luxury

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Manipulation of Chanel’s logo: Court of Appeal confirms that IP crime was committed

The case involved the seizure of hundreds of handbags and wallets displaying two interlocking metallic circles that could easily be manipulated to create Chanel’s ‘intertwined Cs’ logo.

12 October 2023

Brand protection at the Canadian border: insights and strategies from the front line

In a new series exclusive to WTR, we take readers on a journey to understand the challenges of brand protection at the ports of entry in various countries. Our first stop: Canada.

09 October 2023

Alibaba IP protection update; PIPCU celebrates decade of success; TikTok halts Indonesia sales – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at counterfeit Apple con artists being sentenced to 41 months in US prison, Burger King remaining in Russia despite closure pledge, and much more.

06 October 2023

Legal Updates you may have missed: when reputation is not enough

We complete our latest series of pieces highlighting recent Legal Updates that you may have missed by looking at cases where trademark owners failed in their attempt to rely on the reputation of their marks.

05 October 2023

Supreme Court issues landmark decision on registrability of personal names

This decision has received a great deal of attention among trademark practitioners as it offers clarity on the issue of the registrability of personal names.

05 October 2023

Out now: a Special Report on brand protection in the fashion and luxury industry

Our latest Special Report delves into the multifaceted landscape of brand protection, exploring the filing strategies, anti-counterfeiting technologies and international collaborations that are essential to navigate the evolving fashion and luxury terrain.

05 October 2023

Key cases from around the world: a snapshot of lessons learned

Featured in WTR Special Report Q3 2023: Safeguarding style: an examination of brand protection in the fashion and luxury industry

04 October 2023

The trap door inside our phones: a guide to the latest trends in brand scams

Featured in WTR Special Report Q3 2023: Safeguarding style: an examination of brand protection in the fashion and luxury industry

04 October 2023

Why 3D printing design platforms like Thingiverse and Printables should be on policing radars

Despite 3D printing not yet becoming the mainstream consumer product that many predicted, a WTR investigation reveals that brand use by third parties on 3D design platforms is rife.

04 October 2023

Legal Updates you may have missed: fashion and luxury success stories

We continue our latest series of pieces highlighting Legal Updates that you may have missed by looking at cases where trademark owners in the luxury and fashion sector have successfully protected their rights.

04 October 2023

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