Max Vern, Partner and Head of the International Department at Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP, concentrates on the practical aspects of the NFT phenomenon which is engaging trademark rights holders on a magnitude rarely seen before.

Dominic Farnsworth, Glenn Pudelka and Neale Christy of Locke Lord discuss the intersection of IP law and NFTs.

Micheline Dessureault, Caroline Guy, Johanne Muzzo and Simone Ndiaye of Therrien Couture Joli-Coeur LLP illustrate the importance of seeking specialist Canadian advice with an overview of 10 idiosyncratic jurisdictional practices.

Wei He, Trademark Attorney at Beijing Sanyou Intellectual Property Agency Ltd., explains the elements that must be considered by Original Equipment Manufacturers making and exporting goods from China to ensure protection against infringement if entering the Chinese market in the future is a possibility.

Stacey C. Kalamaras and Luke S. Zimmerm discuss recent cases and evaluate the risk to consumers when cannabis companies copy well-known children’s brands and candy packaging and address how state and federal laws are used to combat these labeling issues.

Manisha Singh and Malyashree Sridharan of LexOrbis evaluate the difference between a passing off case and an infringement case with key takeaways for considering the protection of a product versus a mark.

Shabnam Sadigova Huseynova and Nargis Tagiyeva of GRATA International, Azerbaijan, detail customs registration, unfair competition complaints, and civil protection as preventive measures against parallel imports and counterfeit goods.

Sergey Zuykov, Managing Partner of Zuykov and partners, provides a case-based analysis for successful recovery of damages for trademark infringement.

Aimin Huo, Trademark Attorney at CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office, reviews the new standards implemented as of January 1, 2022 for judging trademark violation in China.

Colmenares & Asociados’ Trademarks General Manager Luis Gayoso Frayssinet provides an overview of why copying a famous mark is attractive but, ultimately, a detrimental decision.

Jeremy Goldberg and Lauren Pick, co-CEOs, sit down with The Trademark Lawyer to discuss the formation of Azami Global, the vision for the company, and the benefits it is already offering to its members.

Featuring: Klaudia Błach-Morysińska of Zaborski, Morysiński Adwokacka Spółka Partnerska

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Featuring: Elena Zuykova of Zuykov and partners

Sponsored by: Fenix Legal

Małgorzata Kutaj, Attorney-at-law at Traple Konarski Podrecki and Partners, provides a brief overview of when protection can be obtained against counterfeit goods and why this is crucial.

Alfonso Sabán and Álvaro Piacente of H&A examine the trademark battle between rivals Tinder and Bumble that has left one competitor wanting more!

Michelle Ciotola and David Kincaid of Cantor Colburn evaluate the expectations for how the USPTO will handle IP due diligence for an exciting, if not emerging, technology.

Another extraordinary ECTA Conference is coming up soon, on 15-18 June 2022. You may expect great guests and speakers and a very engaging programme with informative sessions, lively discussions, exciting gatherings and Saturday excursions. New to this year’s format: first-time attendee reception, In-House counsel breakfast, Friday pass, online kick-off workshops, and tailored workshops for young professionals. Register by 21 April to get the Early Bird fee!

Find out how Haloo, a tech-based start-up, is transforming the trademark search and application process via digitalization and the of leveraging AI to save time and resources with nigh-on fail-safe results.

Safir Anand, Senior Partner and Head of Trademarks, Contractual and Commercial IP at Anand and Anand, provides a guide for understanding the pros and cons involved in splitting one’s brand.

Francesco Bonini, Trademark and Design Attorney, provides an update on the Madrid Protocol with predictions of who may join next and what developments may be on the horizon.

Júlia Alves Coutinho, Trademark and Patent Attorney at Inventa, explores the requirements for restitutio in integrum and the importance of a well-founded request.

Savana de Castro Castilho and Jessica Guimarães Almeida of Vaz e Dias Advogados provide advice for protection under the broadened statement for disclaimers under Resolution 166/2016 adopted by the Brazilian Trademark Office.

Nina Jankowska, Trademark Attorney at Patpol, gives her opinion and provides tactical advice for negotiation as a form of dispute resolution in Poland.

Alina Grechikhina, Trademark & Design Attorney at Gorodissky & Partners, reviews the criterion for protecting three-dimensional marks in Russia.

In this six-part series Dr. Suzanne Wertheim, of Worthwhile Research & Consulting, talks to The Trademark Lawyer about diversity, equity, and inclusion: what it means; the current challenges; DEI in law; gender bias; and what we can all do to improve.