The third instalment in our series highlighting Legal Updates you may have missed asks what we can learn from recent trademark defeats for Kurt Geiger, Hermès, Timberland and Vans.
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.
The second instalment in our series highlighting Legal Updates you may have missed explores recent successes for Canada Goose, Hermès, Lacoste and Skechers.
The fact that an opponent did not establish the market share held by the earlier mark does not necessarily mean that the reputation of that mark has not been demonstrated.
09 May 2024
The Fourth Circuit has upheld a district court decision to deny footwear manufacturer Timberland trade dress protection for its boot design. The decision highlights the need for direct evidence of a unique, nonfunctional design when applying for protection of this kind.
09 May 2024
The court notably found that the market research surveys submitted by Hermès were insufficient to demonstrate the acquired distinctiveness of the mark among the general public.
03 May 2024
In a unique collaboration, WTR and sister title IAM are working together on a new project that aims to take the pulse of the global IP industry.
01 May 2024
In the next edition of our social media brand protection series, WTR takes a look at platforms in Sweden.
01 May 2024
In our latest round-up, we look at Finnegan hiring a USPTO veteran, Sci-Net securing the first-ever IP-backed loan from NatWest, and much more.
30 April 2024
In the next edition of our new series on border points around the world, we head to Pakistan to understand how to most effectively work with customs officials at its ports of entry.
30 April 2024
The WTR Brand Elite indices increased two points in March, once again closing out the month at its highest level since we started tracking the data in January 2018.
29 April 2024
In our latest round-up, we look at World IP Day highlights, the ex-Netflix IP head launching a consultancy, and much more.
26 April 2024
WTR presents findings from the 2024 edition of the USTR's Special 301 Report, the fourth to be released under the Biden administration.
25 April 2024
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