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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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Battle of the dachshunds: figurative and word elements of composite marks may be co-dominant

The decision also provides an important clarification on the powers of the General Court.

08 November 2023

Friends, diversity and intimate discussions: four days with the APAA

Key takeaways and highlights from APAA’s 2023 annual meeting in Singapore, which saw nearly 1,400 attendees from 65 jurisdictions.

08 November 2023

Apostille procedure marks new era for foreign companies litigating in China

China’s new apostille procedure should streamline the formality requirements for foreign rights holders commencing litigation in the country.

07 November 2023

AIWA case highlights effectiveness of Andean oppositions

The case demonstrates the importance of obtaining protection not only for word marks, but also for word-and-device marks.

07 November 2023

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

In the next instalment from our new series on brand protection at national borders and ports of entry, we head to Indonesia.

06 November 2023

CJEU considers international jurisdiction over defendants from different member states

The ruling affirms the findings of Nintendo v BigBen regarding the conditions of application of Article 8(1) of Regulation 1215/2012.

06 November 2023

WTR and QBPC sign MoU; Dunkin’ settles vape dispute; Bored Ape NFT damages update – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at Gap terminating two of its ‘.brand’ gTLDs, INTA filing an amicus brief in a design patents case, and much more.

03 November 2023

General Court: EUIPO did not infringe principles of protection of legitimate expectations and legal certainty

The decision provides some clarity on the extent to which EUTM owners may rely on the principles of the protection of legitimate expectations and legal certainty.

03 November 2023

IP High Court: ATHLETE CHIFFON is descriptive in relation to hotel and restaurant services

The relevant consumers would perceive the mark as referring to a restaurant providing chiffon cakes for athletes when used in relation to Class 43 services.

03 November 2023

Online brand protection in 2023: why trademark professionals should participate in our short survey

WTR has launched the 2023 edition of our groundbreaking survey aimed at shedding light on the current state of online IP protection.

03 November 2023

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