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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A design will be declared invalid, in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation 6/2002, only in the case where all of its characteristics are excluded from protection.
15 February 2024
On the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty, WTR looks back at five decades of brand licensing agreements and trademark filing data for parent company Sanrio.
13 February 2024
The decision notably highlights that copyright infringement cannot be established by the registrar in trademark opposition proceedings.
13 February 2024
Detentions of goods suspected of infringing industrial and IP rights at the EU border decreased by 15% compared to 2021. However, the value of the products increased by 11%.
08 February 2024
The Delhi High Court has favoured the Football Association Premier League in an appeal brought by textile company Premier Mills. The decision sheds light on the laws that govern the comparison of composite trademarks in India and how they can be applied in disputes.
08 February 2024
WTR and IAM have launched their annual search to identify outstanding individuals to induct into the IP Hall of Fame.
06 February 2024
The case highlights that the courts are generally reluctant to grant exclusive rights in the use of a particular colour or common numeral.
05 February 2024
The US District Court for the District of Columbia appears to be a unique choice for Temu’s latest filing against its rival Shein, with the court largely inexperienced in trademark and copyright cases.
02 February 2024
Paint giant Akzonobel, owner of the DULUX mark, successfully asserted infringement under Section 34(1)(c) of the Trademarks Act, which protects against dilution of well-known marks.
30 January 2024
The LEGO Group’s legal team reveals the strategy that went into arguing its products should be protected as artistic works, in order to succeed against copycats in China.
29 January 2024
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