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Faster, higher, stronger... more litigious? Olympic trademark laws get even tougher
Sponsorship is a huge part of making the 2012 Olympics a success, and the logos and several related words are heavily protected beyond the usual trademark laws. This briefing outlines what businesses should avoid in the run up to the games and the tough sanctions imposed on those who fall foul.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 08 February 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
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Logos and no-gos: Court of Appeal sees through green-tinted spectacles
The English Court of Appeal has held that the High Court was partly mistaken in its finding that Asda had not infringed Specsavers' trademarks. This briefing provides background to the case and decisions and outlines the importance of colour and strap-lines in determining trademark infringements.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 08 February 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
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Intellectual property - weapon for attack and defence in Russian competitive disputes
Intellectual property disputes in Russia have increased in number and become more complicated. A growing trend is the "clever-made counterfeit" which is difficult to prove infringement. This briefing from Goltsblat BLP offers advice on how to minimise the risks related to these "smart fakes."
Law Firm: Goltsblat BLP | Published: 07 February 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
Intellectual property in China - another year wiser
In 2011, China's highest court issued an annual report providing the court's comments on various intellectual property cases across the country. In this article, King & Wood take a look at how the court's comments shed light on China's patent, copyright, and trademark laws.
Law Firm: King & Wood | Published: 23 January 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
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sn-IP-pets: January 2012 intellectual property update
This newsletter from collates recent IP developments relating to trade marks, copyright, design and patents. Amongst the issues discussed are the dispute between Interflora and M&S; Anheuser-Busch v Budĕjovický Budvar; Plentyoffish Media Inc v Plenty More; and Viking Gas A/S v Kosan Gas A/S.
Law Firm: Field Fisher Waterhouse | Published: 18 January 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
Logos and no-gos: intellectual property 2011 round-up
In this briefing, Macfarlanes provides a round-up of the key IP developments of the past 12 months, focusing on trade marks, copyright, patents and general practice points. Amongst the cases discussed are L’Óreal v eBay; Interflora v M&S; and the long-running 'battle of the Buds'.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 10 January 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
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Thailand makes significant amends to Trademark Act
As Thailand's Trademark Act of 1991 fails to meet current international standards, a new bill is being drafted to redress some of the shortcomings of the Act and in preparation for Thailand becoming a member of the Madrid Protocol. Baker & McKenzie outline the major changes.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 07 December 2011 | Practice Area: Trademarks
EU trade mark applicants must say what they mean – clearly
The recent judgment in the much followed IP Translator case puts a nail in the coffin of the "class heading" approach to filing EU-wide trade mark applications. In this briefing, Nabarro study the case's background and decision and how class heading wording should now be interpreted.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 01 December 2011 | Practice Area: Trademarks
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Acquiring intellectual property in South Africa: guiding your client
This alert from South African specialists ENS highlights the importance of determining the validity and scope of protection of the intellectual property that may form part of a transaction. In doing so, the alert studies due diligence, trademark and patent processes and 'freedom-to-operate'.
Law Firm: ENS (Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs) | Published: 27 September 2011 | Practice Area: Trademarks
Logos and no-gos: the riddle of the Google AdWords
The Court of Justice of the European Union recently handed down its judgement on the long-running saga of Interflora v Marks & Spencer plc. However, both parties were not much clearer as to whether M&S' use of Interflora as a Google AdWord constituted a trademark infringment.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 26 September 2011 | Practice Area: Trademarks
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