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Goods in transit: does it amount to infringement?

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

How to manage the surge in counterfeit automotive parts in Southeast Asia 

Rouse lawyers break down the reasons for a surge in counterfeit automotive parts in Southeast Asia and discuss how brand owners can tackle the growing problem. 

03 July 2024

SENADI protects widely recognised unregistered trademarks 

The marks SAVOY and TORONTO, which are registered in Nestlé’s name in several other countries, were found to be widely recognised in Ecuador.

03 July 2024

High Court deals blow to easyGroup in EASYCOSMETIC dispute 

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

Starbucks sues marijuana seller; Louis Vuitton and Pharrell Williams sued; Six Flags rides to the metaverse – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at electric vehicle firms reaching an agreement on the LUCID GRAVITY mark, Shoppedia pledging “no more counterfeits”, and much more. 

02 July 2024

EUIPO Board of Appeal confirms that Kurt Geiger’s eagle head mark is not distinctive

The decision is interesting in that the Board of Appeal took judicial notice of many “well-known facts” concerning the jewellery sector.

02 July 2024

Virgin Aviation v Alaska Airlines: branding dispute takes flight

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that Alaska Airlines must pay Virgin at least a ‘minimum royalty’ under a trademark licence, regardless of whether Alaska Airlines makes use of Virgin’s marks.

02 July 2024

Blow for Google as General Court confirms likelihood of confusion between GPAY and EPAY

The court dismissed Google’s argument that the initial letter ‘G’ in its GPAY mark played a significant distinctive – and potentially dominant – role in that mark.

01 July 2024

I’m Blue (Da Ba Dee): Oslo District Court recognises colour mark protection for chocolate

It is arguably the first time that a brand owner has successfully established and enforced a colour mark at this level. 

01 July 2024

Microsoft and OpenAI sued; massive Hong Kong seizure; Anaqua launches AI-powered IP management platform – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at ECTA announcing that its next Annual Conference will be in Berlin, East IP expanding, and much more.

28 June 2024

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