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Limited scope of protection for Burlington’s figurative sock mark

Illustrating the need for clear development of more abstract, simpler figurative marks, the Federal Supreme Court has essentially limited the scope of protection for a combination of basic geometric elements to cases of identity. 

09 July 2024

Interview exclusive: secretary general of Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre reveals plans for future growth

The ADNDRC has seen a 33% increase in UDRP cases over the past five years, as new domain name issues emerge, exclusive interview reveals. 

08 July 2024

Thor’s hammer wins Volvo 3D headlights battle

In a dispute over the refusal to register a 3D Volvo mark, the ECJ has held that headlights have become distinguishing features of vehicle brands and models.

08 July 2024

Honda secures trade dress ruling for protection of XR series motorcycles in Peru

The Peruvian Trademark Office has reaffirmed that elements such as the arrangement and presentation of registered trademarks are protected by rules that seek to punish acts of unfair competition.

08 July 2024

Supreme Court ruling to end Chevron deference may bring USPTO Lanham Act interpretations before courts

Challenges to USPTO decisions will likely increase after a new Supreme Court ruling; however, deference-based arguments can still be made, practitioners explain.

05 July 2024

Tesla ordered to settle India dispute; Trump sneaker counterfeit lawsuit; Huawei sells AITO – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the NCAA being sued by 16 more college athletes, The Rolling Stones heading to the metaverse, and much more.

05 July 2024

Crunching down on deadlines: Nestlé trademark revoked after late filing

A recent decision of the UKIPO registrar emphasises the importance of filing notice of defence and counterstatement forms within the specified deadline.

05 July 2024

A toast to ‘Prosecco’: PRISECCO constitutes evocation of PDO

The EUIPO Fifth Board of Appeal has annulled the EU trademark PRISECCO based on the prior protected destination of origin ‘Prosecco’.

05 July 2024

Social media in Indonesia: what brand owners need to know

In the next instalment of our exclusive social media series, WTR focuses on what rights holders need to know about platforms in Indonesia.

04 July 2024

Slovenian court adopts a fresh approach in TESLA revocation proceedings

In what appears to be a first for Slovenia, the Ljubljana Circuit Court has replaced four categories listed in international TESLA registrations with smaller subcategories, without explicit request from either party.

04 July 2024

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