McDonald’s cites brand values as motive for Russia exit, but seeks to retain rights
McDonald’s has revealed that it is to sell its Russian business, having previously paused operations in the country following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
McDonald’s has revealed that it is to sell its Russian business, having previously paused operations in the country following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
In our latest round-up, we look at the Buy Safe America Coalition welcoming a new retail crime law, the USPTO issuing e-registration certificates earlier than planned, the Eighth Circuit reviving an infringement suit over American International Group’s use of AIG, and much more.
Weeks into new US Patent and Trademark Office Director Kathi Vidal’s tenure, the office has signalled it is turning immediately to a review of the rules for design patent applications for different types of virtual products.
How Shanghai is maintaining its IP services and brands are supporting people through the current lockdown.
14 April 2022
The National Institute of Industrial Property has released a new report outlining future steps to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in the Brazilian IP system.
13 April 2022
The USPTO has revealed it is working to find a way for brands to make necessary trademark-related payments in Russia, despite sanctions.
12 April 2022
While US trademark filings are trending lower than 2021’s record-breaking levels, the numbers are well above any previous year.
12 April 2022
In our latest round-up, we look at fake goods discovered in the Philippines, ICANN responding to the European Commission’s counterfeiting call, and much more.
12 April 2022
In our latest round-up, we look at WIPO announcing that it will no longer issue paper copies of priority documents, a Malaysian frozen yoghurt brand accused of IP infringement, and much more.
08 April 2022
Kathi Vidal confirmed as Director of the USPTO on a voice vote in the Senate that came six months after her nomination by President Joe Biden.
06 April 2022
In investigating concerning new platforms, a chatlog is identified where a representative accuses a potential client of stealing a trademark and threatening legal action after being asked basic business questions.
05 April 2022
The list of top 50 representative filers at the EUIPO in 2021 includes a number of well-known firms that are mainstays of rankings tables.
04 April 2022
In the USPTO’s FY2021, US and Chinese applicants were behind much of the trademark activity at the office.
04 April 2022
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