A new academic paper argues that Amazon has upended the US trademark system with little public recognition, and that questions about trademark law in the modern age need answering.
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In a ruling that will have significant implications for trademark owners and would-be infringers, the Intellectual Property High Court of Kuala Lumpur has broadened the concept of “use in the course of trade” to include goods in transit.
04 July 2024
The decision highlights that the broader protection afforded by a ‘family of marks’ will be mitigated by factors such as the geographic extent of the marks’ reputation.
03 July 2024
Apple was the standout stock market performer through May, with technology brands posting strong results.
02 July 2024
In a “particularly severe” decision, the General Court confirmed that there was no likelihood of confusion between TOUR DE X and the earlier TOUR DE FRANCE marks.
27 June 2024
This decision of the EUIPO’s Grand Board may be seen as a ‘high-water mark’ in applying the Article 7 absolute grounds for refusal.
25 June 2024
Trademark professionals from this year’s Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Enforcement Guide reveal the greatest threats to brands when it comes to counterfeit goods, and guidance on how to mitigate these.
24 June 2024
The Delhi High Court has shed light on the boundaries of comparative advertising in a trade dress dispute over NIVEA’s Crème face cream, highlighting the courts’ role in safeguarding consumer interests. Businesses and rights holders should be cautious to operate within these limitations when marketing their products.
20 June 2024
DTTM Operations LCC, which manages Donald Trump’s IP rights, was partially successful in opposition proceedings against a German businessman’s application for TRUMP.
19 June 2024
A design and standard character mark infringement dispute has highlighted the validity of a declaration as evidence. While the defendant argued abuse of discretion by the PTAB, the Federal Circuit disagreed and supported a declaration from the director of the opposing company as sufficient for refusal to register.
06 June 2024
The input from trademark practitioners in this survey form is essential to capture an accurate representation of the current IP environment around the world.
03 June 2024
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