In a blow to multinational fast-food restaurant chain Subway, the Delhi High Court has dismissed a request for an interim injunction restraining the use of SUBERB in relation to sandwiches.
To complete our latest series of Legal Updates that you may have missed, we highlight takeaways from decisions handed down in the Americas over the past few months.
The case highlights the importance of supplying sufficient and suitable evidence when defending a mark against a non-use revocation action before the EUIPO - even one as well known as BIG MAC.
The Kazakhstan Parliament has passed amendments to its IP legislation, including the addition of trademark opposition proceedings and geographical indications.
16 June 2022
The decision shows that it would be beneficial for liquidators to seek specialist advice before applying to register trademarks for the interests of creditors.
14 June 2022
Following the recent Only Fools and Horses decision at the UK Intellectual Property Enterprise Court, experts explain why it should be on the radars of UK brand practitioners.
13 June 2022
The UKIPO has published a new report examining the IP activity of every UK industry sector, revealing that 95.8% of all industries utilise trademark registrations.
09 June 2022
This week, IAM published its latest list of Asia’s IP Elite. One of the companies featured is Fonterra, a New Zealand dairy co-operative that draws on a blend of IP rights to drive a commercial approach to IP.
02 June 2022
Despite the shortcomings of the opposition filed by Estonia’s Government Office, the Board of Appeal found that the mark STENBOCK constituted “another symbol” the registration of which would be contrary to public interest under Article 9(1)(9) of the Trademark Act.
01 June 2022
The case highlights the risks that brand owners face if their licensing arrangements fall short of the requirements set out in the Trademarks Act.
31 May 2022
The WTR Brand Elite slumped seven points in the month ending 30 April, falling to its lowest level since February 2021.
23 May 2022
In our latest round-up, we look at the Delhi High Court adding a third judge to its IP Division, Marvel signing a 20-year deal for rights to the Stan Lee name, INTA volunteers offering pro bono EU trademark advice, and much more.
20 May 2022
The Ninth Circuit considered for the first time the issue of enforceability of a priority of right in a trademark granted under the Madrid Protocol where the registrant’s actual use in commerce began after the allegedly infringing use.
18 May 2022
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