16 September 2015Trademarks

Marques 2015: Austria’s IP office 'must broaden' IP understanding for SMEs

The vice president of the Austrian Patent and Trademark Office has said that small and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) do not consider trademark protection important but that it is the job of the office to reverse this attitude.

Already registered?

For multi-user price options, or to check if your company has an existing subscription that we can add you to for FREE, please email Adrian Tapping at atapping@newtonmedia.co.uk

More on this story

Trademarks

Marques 2015: Honda questions EU anti-counterfeiting law

17 September 2015 A counsel at motor company Honda has questioned whether a requirement for providing information on counterfeit distribution channels, outlined under an EU law adopted last year, is “necessary” in order to make authorities take action.

Trademarks

Marques 2015: ‘Legal bias’ against colours and shapes must be overcome

16 September 2015 A judge at the Federal Court of Justice in Germany has said European courts must overcome a “legal bias” against colours and shapes of trademarks as indicators of origin.

Under Armour continues winning streak with ‘Kings Armor’ victory

London firm adds two experienced partners

Biscoff maker's EU red and white colour mark crumbles

Robinsons takes action against Aldi in wake of Thatchers ruling

Is Tapestry’s Shein lawsuit over Coach TMs a gamechanger for fast fashion?

Leading TM law firms and lawyers recognised in new UK rankings

BSH Hausgeräte v Electrolux: CJEU confirms UPC's treatment of third-state patents

US confirms AI cannot be an author—but this is just the start

Marques 2015: Austria’s IP office 'must broaden' IP understanding for SMEs

More on this story

Editor's picks

Editor's picks

More articles