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26 April 2024 Representation of women in IP matters but there is still work to do, especially in STEM fields, insist panellists during a WIPR Insights webinar to celebrate World IP Day | Five IP trailblazers—including from the Broad Institute at MIT, Harvard, and Tradespace—discuss the progress of women in IP.
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Sustainability goals aimed at reducing packaging throw-up issues for the luxury sector in particular and 2024 could be a landmark year, explain Giles Crown and Elena Glengarry of Taylor Wessing.
The outcome of Coach v Gap and Penn State v Vintage Brand could have ‘serious ramifications’ for brand owners and licensing, depending on their outcome. Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme and Kate Garber of Pryor Cashman explain how.
From their origins in surplus plastic, ‘jelly’ shoes have been produced by luxury brands and become cultural symbols in Africa, says Inês Sequeira of Inventa.
The UK’s biggest supermarket’s recent loss in its dispute with Lidl is ultimately a costly failed branding campaign. Richard May and Robyn Trigg of Osborne Clarke examine why, and explain how brands can avoid the same fate.
A heavy metals controversy shows why brands should carefully assess claims made in adverts—including that which is unsaid, warns Jennifer Fried of Finnegan.
Witnesses, surveys and consumer reactions were among evidence that helped convince courts that Tesco’s sign conveyed a false price-matching message and a change in economic behaviour, explain Bird & Bird’s winning team.
As AI empowers us to track more and better KPIs, the IP industry is finally being equipped with the data and capacity it needs to provide tangible indicators of return on IP investment, says Marcia Chang of Tradespace.
Brand Safety Alliance has launched a unified domain name blocking service to offer brands a broader method of online IP protection, explains Nicole DelleDonne of GoDaddy Corporate Domains.
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5 April 2024 Swedish private equity firm acquires KISS assets including trademarks, music catalogue and likeness | Pophouse will create ‘digital versions’ of the band as part of $300m deal.
4 April 2024 The US brand accuses a UK online clothing firm of trademark infringement over pocket tabs and stitching designs | Suit claims similarities have caused consumer confusion, harmed reputation, and affected the distinctiveness of Levi Strauss’s marks.
26 March 2024 Court rejects Modelo's arguments of trademark infringement and licencing breach after licensee brews ‘Corona’ and ‘Modelo’ hard seltzer | Ruling affirms earlier judgment concerning that drink does not qualify as ‘beer’ under terms of the agreement.
25 March 2024 The office’s executive director appears primed to face a tenure that could be marked by major changes—including the addition of SEPs, finds Muireann Bolger.
22 March 2024 UKIPO deputy CEO addresses CITMA conference in London | IPO records upsurge in demand for services in the face of “an inexorable change in the technology landscape” | AI tools can create more efficient, seamless user experience, deputy CEO tells delegates.
20 March 2024 In the supermarket battle, Lidl proved that enough consumers think Tesco’s Clubcard logo held a price-matching message. WIPR gauges reaction from lawyers—including counsel for both parties.
19 March 2024 Former Allen & Overy senior associate has expertise in EU digital regulation | New partner in Brussels office will advise US clients on IP protection in the EU.
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