Following the discovery that a chain of hypermarkets was selling counterfeit footwear bearing its trademarks, Abercrombie & Fitch was successful in obtaining the withdrawal of the infringing products from the market.
Although other criminal courts have used this measure in similar circumstances, setting the defendant a bond in order to meet any possible financial liabilities is still rather unusual.
The lack of cooperation of an individual whose company was found to wilfully counterfeit and infringe Audi AG’s trademark and design patent rights has motivated a court to significantly increase damages against them.
In our latest round-up, we look at how verification sticker labels are reducing counterfeit seed cases in Kenya, Nodwin Gaming acquiring an IP portfolio, and much more.
21 September 2021
New rules under the Customs Act have entered into force, representing a considerable simplification compared to the old system. This update reviews the three changes that will be of particular significance to IP rights owners.
21 September 2021
In the next instalment in our regular series identifying the digital marketplaces that brand owners should monitor as part of their global anti-counterfeiting efforts, we head to Indonesia.
20 September 2021
In a dispute involving Facebook, adidas and an individual who managed a Facebook group promoting branded products, the Tel-Aviv District Court has held that the offering for sale of products through a ‘hidden link’ scheme was unlawful.
20 September 2021
In our latest round-up, we look at US Customs unveiling a dedicated centralised inspection facility in Los Angeles, the Kroger Co joining Buy Safe America, and much more.
17 September 2021
In the next instalment in our regular series identifying the digital marketplaces that brand owners should monitor as part of their global anti-counterfeiting efforts, we head to Vietnam.
15 September 2021
In our latest round-up, we look at Nordstrom trimming its private portfolio to strengthen brands, Firefly becoming the North America licensing agency for Pan Am, and much more.
14 September 2021
How the team responsible for protecting the likes of Dettol and Lysol juggles broader corporate identity questions with a growing portfolio under constant threat of infringement.
14 September 2021
The Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Online Transactions have recently come into effect in China, strengthening the pressure against operators of infringing online stores.
14 September 2021
Speaking to WTR, a spokesperson for the group argues that such a regime would have economic, sustainability and anti-counterfeiting benefits for EU and non-EU rights holders.
13 September 2021
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