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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The finding that use of a three-dimensional trademark was supported by a two-dimensional use is significant.
08 March 2024
The court’s thorough review of the trademark applicant’s knowledge and intent provides a useful roadmap for demonstrating bad faith before the EU authorities.
04 March 2024
In this week’s opinion column, CITMA vice president Kelly Saliger draws on the history of the Smiley Company to demonstrate how simple case studies can help to raise IP awareness.
02 March 2024
In our latest round-up, we look at Apple challenging ZeroDensity over AR trademarks, and much more.
01 March 2024
The marks, when used on mobile phone cases, simply depicted the appropriate position and direction for use of the goods with a MagSafe wireless charging device.
29 February 2024
The High Court of Calcutta has clarified when common words can be used as registered trademarks. The dispute between two paint companies illustrates how use of regular words by other industry players can impact a business’s exclusive trademark rights.
29 February 2024
The UK Intellectual Property Office has launched a new social media campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of purchasing counterfeit cosmetics.
28 February 2024
Male consumers are significantly more likely to willingly purchase counterfeits, with social media endorsement driving a significant proportion of illicit sales, a new report has found.
22 February 2024
The decision represents another contribution to the case law regarding the threshold of distinctive character for figurative trademarks.
21 February 2024
In an exclusive interview, the co-founder and CEO of ZATAP David Geisser explains how his company’s authentication technology could revolutionise the resale market and extend the lifespan of luxury products.
15 February 2024
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