Court: Third Circuit

In a long-running trademark spat between two children’s education charities, the Third Circuit has ruled that the district court erred in granting relief to the plaintiff. Its decision sheds light on the impact of a delay in bringing a suit as well as where the burden of proof lies.

30 May 2024

Well-known sweet manufacturer Haribo has prevailed in an infringement dispute, relying on consumer common sense. The case sheds light on the role of functionality in trademark ownership and how two products can be found not to encroach on one another’s marks despite great similarity between them.

05 October 2023