Features
A record number of high-profile trademark acquisitions are being reported in India. Wherever the acquisition is located, interested parties should conduct full due diligence to avoid wasting these valuable assets
Trademark departments are needing to transform themselves driven by complexity, global risk, cost pressures and human capital requirements. A new model allows for significant cost savings, while being flexible enough to meet each client’s needs
In 2014 two Supreme Court opinions decided who can bring a claim for false advertising. However, it was also an important year for the First Amendment in trademark cases
2014 could be termed ‘the year of the three-dimensional mark’ in Europe, with the European Court of Justice issuing a high proportion of decisions related to such marks
Whether tackling issues surrounding AdWords or shape marks, recent decisions serve as a reminder that Africa should not be overlooked as a source of articulate and progressive reasoning on legal trademark development
Russian courts are increasingly dealing with claims for the early termination of registered marks due to non-use
Hopes are high that the long-awaited Trademark Act may finally come into force in Myanmar this year. Until then, foreign rights holders looking to do business there have various options for protecting their marks
The scrutiny of both inherent distinctiveness and actual evidence of ability to distinguish in the marketplace will increase once amendments to the Trademarks Act come into force
Decisions in 2014 have contributed to the ongoing debate as to whether the exclusivity and validity conferred by a trademark registration is a myth or reality
Trademark pre-emption in China has been a concern for many, but developments in 2014 suggest that rights holders have good reason to be optimistic
2014 saw a series of unprecedented decisions which have practical implications for brand owners
The first Trademarks Office decisions concerning the new extension of time provisions introduced by the Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Act 2012 were just one notable development in 2014
The question of what happens when a trademark is used in the name of a blog or site as a part of the opinion delivered through the content has been addressed by the Federal Court of Appeal on Civil and Commercial Matters
The WTR 1000, released in January 2015, comprehensively identifies the world’s leading trademark firms and practitioners. Here we profile those firms which have risen from the silver to gold tier
An analysis of recent cases reveals that new grounds, which go beyond a strict civil law perspective, have been introduced into the court’s decision-making process
While co-owned patents are not uncommon, it is unusual to find trademarks being jointly registered by more than one user. Are businesses missing a trick and how can co-owners ensure that they remain on good terms?
Whole business securitisation is growing in popularity and offers an innovative way for strong brands to segregate valuable intellectual property and other intangible assets from the parent company’s operating risks, and thus effectuate cheaper debt financing
The WTR Industry Awards 2015 – to be presented at an exclusive ceremony at the San Diego Natural History Museum, timed to coincide with the 137th International Trademark Association annual meeting – honour leading trademark teams and individuals across a range of sectors. We reveal the shortlist
Country correspondent
Locke Lord
Assessing the latest developments in keyword advertising and the enforcement of unregistered rights online
Uhthoff, Gomez Vega & Uhthoff
All artistic and literary works published on the Internet have the same protection as if they had been published in any other way
VILAU | ASSOCIATES
The sale of counterfeit goods is an important issue for brand owners, but the challenge is keeping pace with levels of infringement
RNA Intellectual Property Attorneys
With the rapid growth of e-commerce, it is important to have an in-depth understanding of the legal regime in order to identify the possible issues involved
Bugnion SpA
Marketing efforts around Expo 2015 in Milan highlight both the opportunities and risks that online activities present
Davis Wright Tremaine
There are no easy ways to identify counterfeiters on the dark web, but the good news is that the volume of counterfeiting is not as visible to ordinary consumers
Kangxin Partners PC
There has been a sharp rise in online IP disputes and it is recommended that these be filed on the basis of trademark infringement where possible
Bereskin & Parr
Trademarks play a vital role in helping retail businesses to differentiate themselves from others, but proper use of marks is key
News
Columns
While Ukrainian IP law may appear familiar, foreign companies should check the finer details in order to avoid the most common mistakes that rights holders make when entering the Ukrainian market
Trademark-related quotes, opinions and observations from around the globe
Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and Rihanna are leading the charge in finding innovative ways to use intellectual property, and trademark rights in particular, to compensate for the lack of an image right within the United Kingdom and Europe
Roundtable
Trademark practitioners from around the world offer practical guidance on litigation best practice in their jurisdictions
