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4 October 2024 The 2024 Marques Annual Conference in Stockholm, Sweden, brought together more than 1,000 industry professionals and highlighted the expanding role of trademark experts. Marisa Woutersen reports.
3 October 2024
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30 September 2024 The Marques conference saw senior counsel from the retail platform and the jeweller Pandora sharing a stage to discuss the counterfeits problem, reports Marisa Woutersen.
27 September 2024 Science can go to places that trademark attorneys won’t otherwise reach, discovers Marisa Woutersen at the Marques event in Sweden.
25 September 2024 Public opinion can make or break a brand during high-profile disputes. At the Marques conference, industry experts discussed how companies can balance protecting their IP and maintaining public trust.
24 September 2024 The 2024 Marques Annual Conference has kicked off in Stockholm, with WIPR providing live coverage I More than 950 delegates will explore the challenges faced by trademark professionals, from emerging technologies to sustainability.
16 September 2024 Trademark association says if controversial Fourth Circuit decision stands it could “undermine corporate separateness” and lead to “overly burdensome” litigation | Amicus brief to SCOTUS argues the Lanham Act only allows the recovery of profits from named defendants.
12 September 2024 London court dismisses easyGroup’s trademark infringement claims against easyfundraising | Judge rules no “likelihood of confusion” between the brands | Defendant says easyGroup's claims were "ridiculous".
11 September 2024 UK High Court upholds UKIPO decision to reject Cyprus’ Halloumi Foundation
appeal | Swedish cheese maker can go ahead with ‘Grilloumi’ and ‘Grilloumaki’ marks | Decision will be significant for future trademark cases considering collective marks.
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