- Rankings
- WIPR Insights
Trademarks
.jpg/r%5Bwidth%5D=1280&r%5Bheight%5D=720/446c4b30-a442-11f0-97ed-d938a320ce71-Untitled%20design%20(7).webp)
8 October 2025 French fashion house knocked out Forencos’ trademark for some goods and services, while failing to resolve US litigation over allegedly counterfeit handbags.
7 October 2025
30 September 2025
24 September 2025
24 September 2025
Latest Features
Silicon Valley and the R&D corridors of Europe are not the only places where bright ideas begin—it’s time to invest seriously in African science, design, and engineering, writes Miguel Bibe of Inventa.
With growing legislation, research and demand for medical use, cannabis presents an economic opportunity for the Caribbean—but IP rights in the region have some way to go, write Keesha Fleming Lake of Keesha Fleming Lake, and Rachael Lodge Corrie of Foga Daley.
In most cases, the General Court is the final level of appeal for EU trademark disputes. Olivier Lombardo of Dennemeyer & Associates analyses five of the most compelling decisions from this year so far.
Hui Zhuang of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office discusses several strategies to increase the chance of pharmaceutical or food trademarks that include ingredients being registered.
The slashing of damages in a case involving MGA shows brand owners that punitive damages rarely go unchecked by federal district court judges, say Mark Sommers and Maxime Jarquin of Finnegan.
The EU court’s refusal to register the iconic toy highlights its resolve to block monopolies on shapes with a technical function, says Sean Ibbetson of Bristows.
The ‘double diamond’ case spotlights post-sale confusion and reins in the Court of Appeal, says Harri Berridge of HGF
The extent to which ‘post-sale confusion’ should be taken into account when determining infringement will be explored by the country’s highest court, explains Peter Nunn of Mishcon de Reya.
More News
23 September 2025 As John Squires is confirmed as the US Patent and Trademark Office's new director, Sarah Speight gathers reaction, and asks: what would you ask the US’ chief IP executive?
23 September 2025 Heritage brands may seem like easy wins, but their revival carries complex legal and strategic risks. Bulgari and Nestlé reveal why brand sustenance may be the wiser move, reports Muireann Bolger.
22 September 2025 In-house lawyers from some of the world’s leading brands reveal when they take action or fold, and what they want external counsel to know. Muireann Bolger reports from Marques 2025.
17 September 2025 As social media influencers turn budget-friendly alternatives into viral must-haves, luxury brands are grappling with protecting exclusivity, Marisa Woutersen reports from AIPPI.
16 September 2025 Erik Brunetti is fighting hard to protect the well-known four-letter word, but the US appeals court is right to demand a clearer explanation from the trademark office over why it refuses to register the mark, finds Sarah Speight.
15 September 2025 The new partner—a computer science and electrical engineering whizz—brings a “rare combination of technical expertise and IP litigation talent” and Korean language fluency to the firm.
12 September 2025 As generative AI tools like ChatGPT become more embedded in trademark practice, a recent case shows just how badly things can go wrong.
Get up-to-date information on all our publications and events
World IP Review provides news and guidance on the challenges facing businesses and legal practitioners active in intellectual property.