origin; non-alcoholic beverages; business management; education and training; and services for providing food and drink. In April 2012, fashion brand Prada opposed the registration in respect of all
economic agents seeking brand protection is expanding rapidly.” He added: “The increasing demand for IP rights across the globe is overwhelming current-generation systems, which is why WIPO is leading on
industries. Of its members, 70% are based outside China. Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Fossil, Siemens, Dyson and Coach are among the brand owners to join in 2019. Alibaba’s senior vice president Michael
consumer attention but also reflect their brand identity and values. In the first half of this year, the General Court of the European Union has issued several decisions on the protection of shoe designs
Whiskey brand Jack Daniel’s has accused two Texas-based alcohol companies of diluting its trademarks and trade dress by using it on “inferior” whiskey products. Jack Daniel’s filed the complaint at
polygons representing Origami appearing and disappearing around it. The trademark was created to “reflect the Toshiba brand”, according to an official release. The company’s head of communications
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Pharmaceutical software company Veeva Systems (VEEV.N) has sued Microsoft (MSFT.O) in California federal court, alleging Microsoft's Viva business software infringes its trademarks. ...
industry is struggling to build strong brand images that appeal to younger consumers, as the industry's new target market now sees jewelry primarily as a fashion statement, not an investment. China is
This May, for our monthly IP post, we decided to take a look at the practice of “brand-jamming” and its relation to IP infringement. Brand-jamming is the practice of using a company’s name or logo in
Chinese e-commerce platform Alibaba has accused a Dubai-based cryptocurrency company of operating an “unlawful scheme to misappropriate” Alibaba’s renowned brand name. In a trademark infringement