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20 January 2025 Aldi “intended to take advantage of TM’s reputation to sell own version," says judge | Major ruling overturns High Court | Discount retailers’ strategy of copycat products in jeopardy.
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The high-profile fashion dispute reminds brand owners that the position of marks is an important consideration when UK courts assess similarity, explain John Linneker and Robyn Trigg of Osborne Clarke.
It’s been a big year for trademark decisions in the courts of England and Wales. Varuni Paranavitane takes a closer look at a trio of landmark cases involving Adidas, Sky and Amazon.
A Chinese court’s different conclusions on two different cases offers some key insights for trademark owners, says Ling Zhao of the CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office
Bringing a case to the EU’s General Court can result in a drastically different outcome, explains Diogo Antunes of Inventa.
These critical assets are more complex than most realise and disputes can stall a merger or acquisition, say Lauren Tracey and Colin Costello of GoDaddy Corporate Domains.
Trademark translation is key to promoting a brand in the Chinese market but several principles must be followed, says Lei Ray Zhao of Unitalen Attorneys At Law.
The Vietnamese food chain serves up lessons for businesses trying to protect an undistinctive mark amid a social media pile-on, says Mauro Paiano of Shakespeare Martineau.
How much impact does tourism have when assessing grounds for a trademark refusal? For some EU countries, a lot, explains João Pereira Cabral of Inventa.
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13 January 2025 Ex-Corrs Chambers Westgarth pharma specialist joins firm’s growing litigation practice.
10 January 2025 Association files amicus brief with EUIPO in support of trademark protection for photorealistic facial images | INTA argues facial images should not be excluded from trademark eligibility based on distinctiveness | Marketplace context is key.
10 January 2025 Addition brings more than 30 years’ experience and specialises in brands in the fashion, consumer products and technology industries.
9 January 2025 Head of sports follows Geoff Steward to AG | New hire has represented UEFA, Nike, Six Nations, Liverpool Football Club, Jack Daniel's and Stanley Black & Decker.
9 January 2025 Ex-Gunnercooke fashion lead joins London firm | Author of European Fashion Law, the new recruit also brings experience in retail, leisure, consumer brands, and tech.
7 January 2025 Development of new blueberry varieties—essential for meeting market demands and improving crop resilience—presents significant IP challenges | China leads global production of the fruit | Blueberry market forecast to grow by $2.7 billion between 2023-28.
2 January 2025 A federal appeals court upholds $56 million jury verdict in favour of Stone Brewing | Court rules Molson Coors’ 2017 Keystone Light rebranding likely misled consumers and violated trademark laws.
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