Board of Appeal overturns ISIPO decision in cancellation action
The case serves as a reminder of the difficulties of proving bad faith before the ISIPO or the Board of Appeal.
The case serves as a reminder of the difficulties of proving bad faith before the ISIPO or the Board of Appeal.
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13 February 2024
WTR and IAM have launched their annual search to identify outstanding individuals to induct into the IP Hall of Fame.
06 February 2024
Brand and reputation management experts highlight what brands can learn from a series of recent crises for aircraft maker Boeing.
25 January 2024
While the JPO recognised that ELLE had become famous as a source indicator in connection with fashion magazines, it questioned whether the mark had acquired a certain degree of recognition in relation to Class 43 services.
25 January 2024
The case involved a dispute between former partners in a company in liquidation, who started new businesses providing the same services following the dissolution of the company.
24 January 2024
In our latest round-up, we look at a Michael Jackson tribute act accusing singer’s estate of infringement, and much more.
23 January 2024
This dispute over use of the name HOOKAH PLACE highlights the potential difficulties faced by original brand creators in ‘first to file’ countries.
19 January 2024
The JPO notably found that it had not been proven that there was a high degree of recognition of Hilton’s mark LXR HOTELS & RESORTS among the relevant consumers in Japan.
18 January 2024
The High Court found that the hearing officer had made an error of law in invalidation proceedings brought by the National Basketball Association.
15 January 2024
In our latest round-up, we look at INTA seeking responses for its Gender Indicator Study, a retired rugby player facing a trademark opposition, and much more.
09 January 2024
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