Big Five tech US litigation data: Meta
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by Sam Lovatt
1h ago
We analyse Meta US court data as part of a mini-series examining trademark litigation involving the Big Five tech firms ..read more
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Barbie brand value rises; Louis Vuitton launches NFT; Scotch Whisky Association celebrates raid – news digest
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by Louise Newstead,Tim Lince,Trevor Little,Victoria Arnold-Rees
4h ago
In our latest round-up, we look at World IP Day highlights, the ex-Netflix IP head launching a consultancy, and much more ..read more
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General Court: no likelihood of confusion between identical marks due to dissimilarity of goods and services
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by Nina Ringen,Casper Rathsach
7h ago
The Class 41 services covered by Coinbase Global OÜ’s COINBASE mark, including news reporting, were not similar to the digital and financial services provided under Coinbase’s earlier marks.  ..read more
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Board of Appeal applies neutralisation principle in dispute between chocolate manufacturers
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by Gertrud Metsa
7h ago
The decision showcases the application of the EU principle of neutralisation, with the board finding that there was no likelihood of confusion between WEISS and WISE for chocolate products due to the conceptual difference between the marks.  ..read more
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EU criticised; Russia concerns; Dominican Republic and Uzbekistan removed – takeaways from USTR Special 301 Report
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by Tim Lince
7h ago
WTR presents findings from the 2024 edition of the USTR's Special 301 Report, the fourth (and potentially final) to be released under the Biden administration ..read more
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Foreign brands should not be put off by slow progress at Myanmar IP department
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by Joyce Ng
1d ago
Foreign brand owners can take encouragement from slow but steady developments at the Myanmar IP department over the past year, local practitioners suggest ..read more
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Out now: WTR 300 2024 celebrates in-house excellence
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by Victoria Arnold-Rees ,Tim Lince
1d ago
Discover the leading lights of the corporate trademark world ..read more
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Second Circuit denies Modelo summary judgment over ambiguous terms in licensing agreement
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by Tessa Kroll
1d ago
The scope of the definition of ‘beer’ in a trademark licensing agreement has been called into question after the licensee began selling hard seltzers under the plaintiff’s brand. The court’s summary judgment denial highlights the need for specificity when it comes to defining products in such agreements.  ..read more
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IPONZ issues Māori elements guidance; EUIPO implements objectionable marks practice; pharma group signs IPOPHL MoU  – IP office updates
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by Victoria Arnold-Rees ,Louise Newstead,Sam Lovatt
2d ago
In this latest update, we look at members of AIPLA visiting the JPO to discuss AI developments, INPI attending Viva Technology in Paris, and much more ..read more
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Social media in Thailand: what brand owners need to know
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by Tim Lince
2d ago
In the next edition of our social media brand protection series, WTR turns its attention to platforms in Thailand ..read more
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