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.
In our latest round-up, we look at Panama Customs seizing around $83,000 worth of fake adidas and Louis Vuitton products, Elon Musk failing to dismiss X Social Media's infringement suit, and much more.
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Two recent decisions show that copyright is not the most effective means to protect the shape of mass-produced products sold in Canada.
31 May 2024
With the clock ticking, we urge all IP professionals to contribute to the inaugural collaboration between WTR and IAM – the Global IP Benchmarking Survey.
27 May 2024
The Gillette Company LLC has obtained the registration of its ‘Prestobarba’ razor as a 3D trademark in Class 8, despite an appeal filed by a third party following the DNPI’s initial favourable decision.
24 May 2024
Among those honoured at this year's WTR Industry Awards were the trademark teams from adidas, Fanatics, Harley-Davidson, Jack Daniel’s and Yum! Brands.
22 May 2024
While revised guidelines from the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office aim to distinguish between types of consumers when it comes to buying goods and services, the metaverse raises questions about how to apply the guidance to classes of products and trademarks in the virtual space.
09 May 2024
In a dispute between two smoking product retailers, the Ninth Circuit has upheld a district court decision to cancel a pending trademark application. The decision sheds light on the jurisdiction of federal courts when it comes to resolving cases by cancelling pending applications.
02 May 2024
In a unique collaboration, WTR and sister title IAM are working together on a new project that aims to take the pulse of the global IP industry.
01 May 2024
The court notably held that a more rounded shape generally results in a softening of the lines of the neck and grip, which has a significant effect on the overall appearance and ease of use of the handle.
01 May 2024
The WTR Brand Elite indices increased two points in March, once again closing out the month at its highest level since we started tracking the data in January 2018.
29 April 2024
In our latest round-up, we look at World IP Day highlights, the ex-Netflix IP head launching a consultancy, and much more.
26 April 2024
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