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General Court considers proceedings for revocation of licence recordal before EUIPO

The offers interesting insights on the approach taken by the EUIPO when dealing with errors pertaining to transfers of rights.

Shoprite Checkers v Pick 'n Pay: a whole herd of horses from the same stable?

This decision of the Western Cape High Court is noteworthy in that it deals with passing off in respect of an entire range of products, rather than a single product-to-product comparison.

Counterfeit olive oil bust; ICANN CIO steps down; EA Sports NIL dispute – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at OpenAI applying for trademarks in China, Getty Images’ AI copyright dispute proceeding to trial, and much more.

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Brand protection at the Portugal border: insights and strategies from the front line

In the next instalment from our series on brand protection at borders and ports of entry across the world, we head to Portugal.

13 November 2023

CNIPA recognises distinctiveness of Tommy Hilfiger’s ‘TH’ interlocking pattern

Following an initial refusal, the CNIPA has found on review that Tommy Hilfiger’s new monogram had intrinsic distinctiveness and could act as a source identifier.

13 November 2023

BICC disappointment in passing-off dispute: IPEC examines chain of title, goodwill and ‘folk memory’

The case highlights that, to avoid chain of title disputes, it is advised to keep contemporaneous records where IP rights are being transferred.

13 November 2023

Costs, trade secrets, anti-counterfeiting and AI: insights from Latin America IP Summit

IP experts offer nine strategic takeaways for protecting and monetising intangible assets, at WTR and IAM's inaugural Latin America IP Summit.

10 November 2023

General Court confirms that ENDURANCE lacks distinctiveness

The decision examines the registrability of marks consisting of signs or indications that are also used as advertising slogans, indications of quality or incitements to purchase.

10 November 2023

Moncler wins big in China; Vinted launches authentication service; Allen & Overy suffers data breach – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at imported goods on JD.com undergoing enhanced authentication, a brand protection start-up securing seed funding, and much more.

10 November 2023

Anytime Fitness unsuccessful in opposition against ANYTIME 24 for fitness services

The JPO concluded that there was no likelihood of confusion between the figurative mark ANYTIME 24 and the earlier mark ANYTIME FITNESS.

10 November 2023

How to litigate in China: an eight-step guide from gold-ranked firms

Partners at firms rated gold for enforcement and litigation in China in the WTR 1000 offer strategies and top tips for the Chinese domestic market.

09 November 2023

False declaration of incontestability not enough to cancel US trademark registration

The decision limits the tools that the USPTO can use to punish and deter mark owners who make fraudulent Section 15 filings.

09 November 2023

Crimes against intellectual property to be included in organised crime legislation

The move constitutes an important advancement in IP enforcement, as IP crimes are linked to other types of organised crime.

09 November 2023

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