Industry: Tobacco

Goods in transit: does it amount to infringement?

In a ruling that will have significant implications for trademark owners and would-be infringers, the Intellectual Property High Court of Kuala Lumpur has broadened the concept of “use in the course of trade” to include goods in transit.

04 July 2024

Ninth Circuit: federal courts have jurisdiction to hear challenges to trademark applications

The decision serves as a warning to applicants that pending trademark applications are not shielded from scrutiny by the federal courts.

15 April 2024

EUIPO Board of Appeal confirms existence of link between cigarettes and chocolate

Use of the figurative mark REGINA for cigarettes would be detrimental to the repute of the earlier mark REGINA for Class 30 goods.

27 February 2024

Is it time for you to fight brand restrictions? A look at impacted industries and what INTA is doing

Members of INTA’s Brand Restrictions Committee chart the impact of brand restrictions on multiple product sectors, and how the association is engaging with policymakers on the issue.

16 November 2023

An over-focus on online enforcement is a major risk for everyday brands

Data from UK law enforcement authorities suggests that brand owners cannot afford to divert too much attention from offline networks, argues Saturday's opinion column.

05 August 2023

Second Circuit, Federal Circuit and TTAB crossroads: Cuban embargo or Pan-American Convention?

In the latest instalment of this 25-year-old dispute between Cubatabaco and General Cigar, the TTAB ruled in favour of Cubatabaco and granted a petition for cancellation of two COHIBA marks under Article 8 of the Pan-American Convention.

06 February 2023

Philip Morris successfully opposes figurative mark containing abstract MARLBORO mark

By choosing a similar polygonal shape, the trademark applicant clearly attempted to align itself with Philip Morris, without due cause.

23 January 2023

“Only those who adapt will survive” – JT International trademark director on evolution of industry

We sit down with former INTA president and JT International IP, trademark and design director Ronald van Tuijl to learn how tobacco brands are evolving in the face of consumer health concerns and new regulations.

18 October 2021

“Policy makers need to hear this”: brand restrictions may not fulfil long-term aim of changing consumer behaviour, INTA report urges

A new INTA report on the attitudes of millennial and Gen Z consumers reveals that brand restrictions are a source of concern for many, with CEO Etienne Sanz de Acedo urging policy makers to take heed of the results.

24 June 2021