Trademarks

14 March 2025   A stellar panel of sports counsel managing the licensing rights of global tournaments told the WIPR Summit in Chicago that offence is the best defence.

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In rejecting on morality grounds, did the EUIPO’s Grand Board miss an opportunity to modernise how it manages the evolution of language, considers Paula Vener of Inventa.
From 3D marks to eco-friendly packaging, England’s wine producers can learn much from trailblazers across the Channel, says Anousha Davies of Birketts.
A precedential decision from the US Patent and Trademark Office rings alarm bells for those who underestimate stringent trademark rules—or fail to get the right advice, as William Stroever of Cole Schotz explains.
dotBrands can require significant initial investment but with the right strategy, they can be an effective tool for your domain and branding, explains Colin Costello of GoDaddy Corporate Domains.
There are more than 200 products with geographical indication across Africa, but more can be done to protect the continent’s rich cultural heritage, writes Isabella Becaro Pinho of Inventa.
The shoe brand recently lost its bid to restore a design right for its iconic clog—its latest failed attempt to secure the registration. Lee Curtis of HGF explores.
The UK’s first-ever IP compulsory mediation order resolved the football club’s trademark dispute, increasing the value of ‘problem solving’ tactics over litigation, finds Muireann Bolger.
Cases resolved under the initiative offer some valuable lessons for parties in dispute, from redefining “winning” to finding common ground, say Caleb Goh from the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center Singapore and See Tho Sok Yee from the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore.
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28 February 2025   The court’s reversal of a controversial $43 million award left questions on corporate veil liability unanswered—but why? Muireann Bolger explores a must-know case for US in-house counsel.
25 February 2025   Current commissioner for trademarks to wrap up five-year term this week | Move follows a flurry of key agency departures | Dan Vavonese named acting commissioner for trademarks.
24 February 2025   Pair strike deal to dismiss extensive litigation with prejudice | Case centred on footwear featuring sole foam technology.
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20 February 2025   The EUIPO's decision that Nike's strap design is too similar to a 1990s model may be a turning point in EU design law—with potentially far-reaching consequences, say Silvia Asioli and Andrea Lottini of Abion.
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