Litigation data analysis reveals which of the biggest US car makers have increased domestic enforcement activity in the past two years – and to what success.
In our latest round-up, we look at the US Fifth Circuit ordering a retrial of Gibson vs Dean Guitars, Skims topping a list of the most popular celebrity clothing brands, and much more.
In a dispute over the refusal to register a 3D Volvo mark, the ECJ has held that headlights have become distinguishing features of vehicle brands and models.
On the same day, the Italian Supreme Court and the EU General Court ruled on the protection as a trademark of the shape of the world-famous Vespa scooter - reaching opposite conclusions.
17 January 2024
To complete our series highlighting recent Legal Updates that you may have missed, we look at cases demonstrating the challenges faced by trademark owners seeking to prove genuine use in the European Union.
15 January 2024
Each quarter WTR runs a series of pieces highlighting recent Legal Updates that you may have missed. To kick off the latest series, we look at cases where rights holders in various industries have attempted to register or defend their non-traditional trademarks.
08 January 2024
In our latest round-up, we look at brands collaborating with MrBeast, Greater Manchester Police donating fake goods, and much more.
12 December 2023
Ford’s use of the GI ‘Cognac’ for its ‘COGNAC Special Edition’ series was found to constitute unfair competition.
07 December 2023
WTR identifies trademark registrations that suggest Tesla may encounter legal hurdles in introducing its Cybertruck to the Asia-Pacific, European and South American markets.
06 December 2023
In a blow to Kubota Corporation, the JPO found that several colour marks consisting of the colour orange and of a combination of orange, black and white lacked inherent and acquired distinctiveness.
01 December 2023
The trademark community has just one week left to nominate its leading in-house departments and leaders for the prestigious WTR Industry Awards 2024 and the forthcoming edition of the WTR 300.
01 December 2023
In our latest round-up, we look at a judge taking a cider taste test as part of infringement proceedings, Temu enlisting customers in fight against impersonators, and much more.
24 November 2023
The decision highlights the importance of ensuring that key terms, especially those allowing unilateral termination, are defined in trademark licence agreements.
23 November 2023
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