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Over half of all Louis Vuitton US infringement cases filed at one court, data analysis finds

Around 57% of all Louis Vuitton infringement disputes in the United States take place before one Florida court, according to data analysis.

21 June 2024

P&G fails to register 3D shape of SK-II bottle

The JPO Appeal Board notably highlighted the consistent of use of distinctive word elements on the bottles of SK-II facial moisturisers. 

20 June 2024

Nike fails in FOOTWARE case; Whataburger takes on What-A-Burger; Nestlé CRUNCH mark revoked – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the EasyGroup boss complaining of a “new trend” among UK courts ruling “not in favour of trademark owners”, and much more. 

18 June 2024

The rise of Temu: what trademark professionals need to know

A Temu spokesperson reveals information about the platform’s IP protection tools, including a newly introduced brand protection centre, in an exclusive interview with WTR. 

17 June 2024

TRUMP TOO SMALL refusal did not violate free speech, Supreme Court rules

In a "welcome" decision, the US Supreme Court has ruled that the USPTO’s refusal of the trademark TRUMP TOO SMALL does not violate the First Amendment.

13 June 2024

NETFLIX v WEEDFLIX: Netflix fails to prove reputation of its marks in the EU

The evidence did not convincingly demonstrate the degree of recognition of the NETFLIX marks or that the marks were known by a significant part of the relevant public on the relevant date. 

10 June 2024

JPO finds no similarity between SOFTWEAR and SOFTWAIR

A key factor in the JPO Appeal Board’s decision was that SOFTWAIR has three possible pronunciations. 

10 June 2024

Gucci favours Southern Florida and secures preliminary injunctions exceptionally quickly, litigation data reveals

Analysis of trademark litigation data identifies Gucci as the Kering brand most active in the United States, but not in the forums you may expect

07 June 2024

Louis Vuitton successfully invalidates figurative sign based on reputed LV mark

The EUIPO’s Cancellation Division found that the relevant consumers were likely to establish a mental ‘link’ between the contested sign and the French fashion house’s earlier LV mark.

07 June 2024

“Firmly committed to opposing infringement” – Hoobuy distances itself from Pandabuy in exclusive interview

In an interview, a Hoobuy representative reveals it has launched a brand-blocking mechanism within its search function featuring more than 8,000 blocked keywords. 

06 June 2024

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