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30 April 2025 WIPR influential Woman in IP Eleonora Rosati offers a front-row seat to the key challenges facing the fashion industry—from copyright protection to AI-driven creations.
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Nailing the country’s trademark application process can be achieved by following a series of steps, says Cynthia Wang of Kangxin.
Sound marks continue to spark the interest of brand owners—particulary in competitive sectors such as food—but successful registration relies on inherent distinctiveness, explains Joana Fialho Pinto of Inventa.
The Supreme Court’s decision sets a new benchmark in IP protection, marking a key victory for both local and international growers, according to winning counsel Sunny Su of Lusheng.
It’s blackcurrant squash, not cider, at the centre of a new complaint against the supermarket, but is another brand victory in the bag? Kirsten Gilbert of Marks & Clerk explores.
Tapestry’s action against the Chinese fast fashion giant may shake up brand protection and e-retailers’ liability, explain Michelle Cooke and Taylor Coley of ArentFox Schiff.
Cases involving fashion brands and copyright protection are worth noting as part of a multi-layered IP strategy, explains Rosie Burbidge of Howard Kennedy.
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.
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10 April 2025 Speakers from Deckers, Abro, Dell, and Sephora share strategies for trademark protection, brand reputation, and working with PR and third-party partners. Moderated by a partner from Alston & Bird.
9 April 2025 Luxury brand’s complaint follows recent action against Shein | Cases emerge as dupes become key concern for rights owners | Prominent IP law expert says exposure to dupes can change how consumers “perceive and remember the original mark”.
7 April 2025 Thomas Lynn, VP & Chief Counsel of Property Transactions at Caesars Entertainment, discusses the legal structure of celebrity chef agreements, navigating IP issues, and key clauses to consider when drafting these contracts.
2 April 2025 Sportswear brand secures another triumph at TTAB | Board cited DuPont factors to establish a likelihood of confusion | Result follows similar ‘OuterArmour’ win.
31 March 2025 The two senior IP hires both used to lead intellectual property practices at their previous firms, Broadfield UK and JMW Solicitors.
28 March 2025 Belgian food giant fails to secure trademark protection for its packaging design | EU court rules colour combination lacks the uniqueness to set apart its baked goods and confectionery.
21 March 2025 From pricing models to the importance of human oversight, AI is reshaping in-house expectations of external counsel, hears Muireann Bolger.
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