Extra use of TM symbol; insights from EUIPO head, General Court judges and Nestlé; how to litigate in India; and much more
Extra use of TM symbol; insights from EUIPO head, General Court judges and Nestlé; how to litigate in India; and much more
Everything we covered on WTR over the past seven days, and all you need to know from the world of trademarks to set yourself up for the start of another busy week.
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Monday 29 April
A new study sheds light on the phenomenon of ‘extra-legal’ uses of the trademark (™) symbol, which risks becoming a “source of confusion”, the co-author tells WTR.
Target leads the pack as energy brands’ stock values rise in this month’s WTR Brand Elite analysis.
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Tuesday 30 April
Nike and Bape settle their lawsuit, Estée Lauder and Microsoft partner up, TikTok Shop expands in the United Kingdom, and more.
We offer strategies for brand protection at the Pakistan border.
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Wednesday 1 May
Ukraine publishes its 2024-2028 strategic plan and Venezuela announces IP reforms, in this week’s IP office updates.
We outline popular social media platforms worth monitoring in Sweden.
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Thursday 2 May
Ducati, video games and diversification in intellectual property are the key talking points in a new WIPO report exploring the drivers of innovation.
In a special Long Read, partners at gold-ranked law firms in India create a ‘how to’ guide for successful litigation in the country.
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Friday 3 May
Nissan takes on ‘nissan.ai’, Tesla sues an India-based battery seller, a TikTok boycott ends, and more.
Data analysis reveals the most prolific copyright plaintiffs before US district courts – and their success rates.
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Saturday 4 May
The EUIPO’s João Negrão, EU General Court and Board of Appeal judges, and in-house experts from Nestlé and Assa Abloy reflect on the future of European trademark, copyright and design law, at the fifth EUIPO IP Case Law Conference.
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