In our latest round-up, we look at the US Supreme Court agreeing to hear the TRUMP TOO SMALL case, the CEO of multiple companies pleading guilty to a Cisco counterfeiting operation, and much more.
The derogation from Article 7(1)(c) of Regulation 2017/1001, provided by Article 74(2) concerning signs that may constitute EU collective marks, must be interpreted strictly.
The Sixth Circuit reversed and remanded the district court’s grant of summary judgment, finding that the existence of alternative designs was relevant to the functionality determination.
The decision serves as a reminder that not every use of a mark in branding will be considered use “as a trademark”.
27 April 2023
The Tokyo District Court awarded over Y5.6 million to the French luxury fashion house for infringement of its trademark rights in the 3D shape of the Birkin and Kelly bags.
27 April 2023
Twitter has released its latest transparency report, revealing a stark increase in reports of impersonation accounts targeting individuals and brands.
26 April 2023
The Chinese e-commerce platform has been implementing various measures in recent years to tackle counterfeits head on.
26 April 2023
In New Zealand revocation proceedings, it is critical to take appropriate steps and lodge relevant evidence in the first instance.
26 April 2023
In our latest round-up, we look at a shipment of Miller High Life beer being destroyed over its “champagne” slogan, and much more.
25 April 2023
Li Lou, Kuaishou’s trademark manager, explains how the platform protects its rights and fights against infringement.
25 April 2023
The decision serves as a warning that acquisition of a prior mark does not always afford a basis for tacking on prior rights.
25 April 2023
In this clash between rivals in the bitcoin market, the General Court has held that the Board of Appeal of the EUIPO had erred in its overall assessment of bad faith.
24 April 2023
In our latest round-up, we look at US legislators reflecting on counterfeiting challenges in IP subcommittee hearing, the UK High Court siding with Lidl in Tesco clubcard dispute, and much more.
21 April 2023
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