Chick-fil-A’s second attempt to crack the UK market will require a more-than-canny brand protection strategy if it truly expects to compete, given its past reputational issues in the country, argues this week’s opinion column.
The Delhi High Court has found that phonetic similarity trumps visual dissimilarity in a trademark infringement case between food industry rivals. While the defendant Wow Momo Foods is defeated in this instance, the main suit is still ongoing.
The General Court found that the sign - which represented a can, a bottle and an arrow - had not been put to genuine use in accordance with the essential function of individual marks.
This update highlights recent cases in which the Trademark Office recognised the notoriety of various trademarks, and the impact that such recognition has had.
23 March 2023
Stock markets returned to volatility in February. In contrast to January, when major indices rose in value, key markets fell last month.
20 March 2023
At issue in this case was whether the defendant, which runs a confectionery business on the premises of the former Conditorei Schober, was entitled to use the SCHOBER marks.
14 March 2023
European product recalls rise across industries, with companies warned of further regulation that could affect labelling, packaging and rebranding.
13 March 2023
A recent resolution issued by the Ministry of Popular Power for Health regulates the labelling of manufactured foods whose content is high in sugar, saturated fats and trans fats.
09 March 2023
Following an unsuccessful attempt against Suberb, a former franchisee turned copycat competitor, Subway’s victory on appeal highlights the extent of the fast-food giant’s reputation, goodwill and the strength of its comprehensive IP portfolio.
09 March 2023
WTR's our sister platform IAM has this week launched its annual search to identify outstanding individuals to induct into the IP Hall of Fame.
03 March 2023
The January effect was in full force last month, with major stock markets posting positive performance across the board.
24 February 2023
The court confirmed that there was no likelihood of confusion between two figurative signs containing the word ‘halloumi’ and the earlier EU collective word mark HALLOUMI.
23 February 2023
The decision makes it clear that the grounds on which an opposition is based must be cited before the expiry of the opposition period.
21 February 2023
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