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How Marvel and DC lost their US trade marks for "superhero".
With fast fashion on its way out, second-hand fashion is making a comeback.
Sports and branding seem to go hand-in-hand with each other.
The countdown to the Paris Olympics is on – and we’re setting out the IP protection at the heart of it.
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Read analysis from recent trade mark cases.
Milena Velikova sees the potential for future push-back in this case which considers infringement of the 'Easy' trade marks. [2024] EWHC 2323 (Ch), easyGroup Ltd v Easyfundraising Ltd and others, High Court.
The Judge homed in on confusion, as Antony Yerasimou reports. [2024] EWHC 2311 (Ch), Foundation for the Protection of the Traditional Cheese of Cyprus named Halloumi v Fontana Food AB, High Court.
Conceptual comparison remains a point of contention, suggests Abigail Wise. R 2553/2023-5, Universal Brand Group Pty Ltd v Elon Group AB, EUIPO.
Thalia Stowell picks out the key learnings from a battle of roses and reputation. R 1839/2023-5, L’Oréal v Guangzhou Ya Ti Ao Jia Cosmetics Co Ltd, EUIPO.
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The Women in IP committee of IP Inclusive is inviting professionals to share an insight into their career journeys in intellectual property (IP).
The EUIPO has reassured users that immediate action was taken after detecting a series of irregular ‘Change of Representative’ requests.
We're looking forward to a packed schedule full of CITMA events this year. Find out more about our 2025 events programme.
Kelly Saliger, CITMA President, has been named one of the 50 most influential people in intellectual property (IP), by news publication, Managing IP.