In our latest round-up, we look at NatWest launching on Apple’s Vision Pro, the United Kingdom appointing a new minister responsible for intellectual property, and more.
The TTAB has denied Monster Energy Company’s petition for cancellation of a golden PREDATOR mark and instead granted a summary judgment in connection with the claim the owner did not have a bona fide intent to use.
The TTAB decision to affirm the likelihood of confusion refusal of HOLLYWOOD COFFEE CO for retail services highlights the importance of following the rules for entering third-party registrations into the record and shows that “something more” is not required to show relatedness between two types of service.
The Valdivia Court of Appeal held that NotCo’s packaging and advertising for its NotMilk product did not constitute unfair competition.
19 February 2024
Middle-earth Enterprises LLC - the owner of all trademark rights associated with JRR Tolkien’s novel The Lord of the Rings - successfully opposed the registration of LORD OF THE WINGS for Class 43 services.
16 February 2024
The Scotch Whisky Association has filed an infringement suit that sheds light on the interaction between registered owners and authorised users of geographical indications when it comes to the right to sue in India.
15 February 2024
In our latest round-up, we look at the Benelux IP office finding in favour of an IP firm in a metaverse dispute, UK cybersquatting complaints falling, and more.
09 February 2024
The IPEC dismissed Thatchers’ claims for trademark infringement and passing off, despite finding that Aldi had deliberately adopted a similar packaging.
08 February 2024
Detentions of goods suspected of infringing industrial and IP rights at the EU border decreased by 15% compared to 2021. However, the value of the products increased by 11%.
08 February 2024
A new report has revealed the extent to which health warnings and plain packaging on tobacco products have continued to spread around the globe.
06 February 2024
WTR and IAM have launched their annual search to identify outstanding individuals to induct into the IP Hall of Fame.
06 February 2024
Energy drinks company Monster Energy failed to prevent the registration of BABYMONSTER by YG Entertainment, the management company behind K-pop group BabyMonster.
30 January 2024
In the next edition of our series focusing on brand protection at the borders of various countries, we head to one of the busiest in the world: India.
25 January 2024
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