Opinion
Our latest views, comments and analysis on all things intangible.
Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- Acquired distinctiveness for non-traditional trademarks in the Benelux: show your true colours
September 24, 2024
Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- Acquired distinctiveness for non-traditional trademarks in the Benelux: show your true colours
Trademarks Telecoms Disputes
Power Struggle: E.ON SE fails to energize appeal against EonX trade mark
September 19, 2024
Power Struggle: E.ON SE fails to energize appeal against EonX trade mark
Trademarks Disputes
Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- Time and place: Key factors to consider when assessing the validity of PDOs
August 28, 2024
Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- Time and place: Key factors to consider when assessing the validity of PDOs
Food & Drink Trademarks Disputes
CITMA Article- A Leap Too Far: from a sports goods to a soundproofing trade mark was too great a gap for Puma
August 13, 2024
CITMA Article- A Leap Too Far: from a sports goods to a soundproofing trade mark was too great a gap for Puma
Fashion Trademarks Disputes
Marking the difference: a quantitative approach for objectively measuring the similarity of trade marks
August 9, 2024
Marking the difference: a quantitative approach for objectively measuring the similarity of trade marks
Trademarks Tech
AT Innovations (Scotland) LLP fizzles out in the battle for PINK SODA
August 7, 2024
AT Innovations (Scotland) LLP fizzles out in the battle for PINK SODA
Food & Drink Trademarks Disputes
Fashion United Article- Whistle stop tour of IP: What is it and what do you need to know?
August 6, 2024
Fashion United Article- Whistle stop tour of IP: What is it and what do you need to know?
Fashion Trademarks Designs & Copyright IP basics
Kluwer Article- “COVIDIOT”; trade mark censure or simply sensible application of public policy considerations?
July 31, 2024
Kluwer Article- “COVIDIOT”; trade mark censure or simply sensible application of public policy considerations?
Trademarks Disputes Pharma
Beverly Hills Polo Club v Santa Monica Polo Club: a spotlight on the law surrounding company director liability for trade mark infringement
July 25, 2024
Beverly Hills Polo Club v Santa Monica Polo Club: a spotlight on the law surrounding company director liability for trade mark infringement
Trademarks Sport Disputes
Kneipp v EUIPO (Jean Patou): historical trade marks and their 'surviving' reputation
July 22, 2024
Kneipp v EUIPO (Jean Patou): historical trade marks and their 'surviving' reputation
Trademarks Disputes Beauty
July 17, 2024
"Attention, s'il vous plaît" brand owners with trade marks or interests in Canada
Trademarks IP basics
CITMA Article- How are landmarks protected by intellectual property rights?
June 28, 2024
CITMA Article- How are landmarks protected by intellectual property rights?
Trademarks Travel Designs & Copyright IP basics
Why brand owners should be conscious of sound (trade marks)
June 25, 2024
Why brand owners should be conscious of sound (trade marks)
Trademarks Arts & Entertainment IP basics
Global Legal Post article- The challenges of protecting quiet luxury brands
June 24, 2024
Global Legal Post article- The challenges of protecting quiet luxury brands
Fashion Trademarks IP basics