New International Trademark Association report emphasizes under-representation of women in intellectual property field leadership, recommends best practices
In line with the long-term strategic direction of the International Trademark Association (INTA) to foster diversity and inclusion, and broader goals around corporate social responsibility, the Association today released a report and best practices toolkit to empower...
CTC Legal Media partners with ‘Stuff You Should Know About IP’ podcast
CTC Legal Media is very excited to announce the partnership with the podcast ‘Stuff You Should Know About IP’ – a entertaining and didactic show that explores many aspects of IP in a relatable and relevant way. Previous episodes include: The Crystal Ball of Data...
Lewis Silkin continues IP recruitment drive with new Legal Director appointment
Hire of Nick Bowie further boosts law firm’s full-service IP offering London (HQ) – Lewis Silkin LLP today announces the hire of Nick Bowie as Legal Director, the latest expansion to the firm’s market-leading Intellectual Property practice. Nick joins the firm’s...
New Balance wins landmark copycat trademark case in China
The ruling is a welcome boost for international IP rights holders in China American sportswear brand New Balance has won a major legal battle against one of China’s most prolific and aggressive copycat brands, New Barlun, in its 1st instance trial. The compensation...
Revenue opportunities are missed when the c-suite doesn’t pay attention, says new Clarivate report
The proliferation of trademarks and the corresponding increase in infringements present significant challenges and consequences for businesses Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of...
INTA Announces 2021 Annual Meeting in Houston, Texas
The International Trademark Association (INTA) announced today that it will hold its 2021 Annual Meeting on November 15–19, 2021, in Houston, Texas. A mix of in-person and virtual programming, it will feature a wide breadth of innovative educational programming,...
Lewis Silkin bolsters Dispute Resolution ranks with lateral partner hire
Neil Parkes joins the firm as a commercial disputes and media/tech IP litigation specialist LONDON – Lewis Silkin today announces the appointment of Neil Parkes as a partner in the firm’s growing Dispute Resolution practice. Neil joins Lewis Silkin as a commercial...
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New International Trademark Association report emphasizes under-representation of women in intellectual property field leadership, recommends best practices
In line with the long-term strategic direction of the International Trademark Association (INTA) to foster diversity and inclusion, and broader goals around corporate social responsibility, the Association today released a report and best practices toolkit to empower...
Lewis Silkin continues IP recruitment drive with new Legal Director appointment
Hire of Nick Bowie further boosts law firm’s full-service IP offering London (HQ) – Lewis Silkin LLP today announces the hire of Nick Bowie as Legal Director, the latest expansion to the firm’s market-leading Intellectual Property practice. Nick joins the firm’s...
CTC Legal Media partners with ‘Stuff You Should Know About IP’ podcast
CTC Legal Media is very excited to announce the partnership with the podcast ‘Stuff You Should Know About IP’ – a entertaining and didactic show that explores many aspects of IP in a relatable and relevant way. Previous episodes include: The Crystal Ball of Data...
New Balance wins landmark copycat trademark case in China
The ruling is a welcome boost for international IP rights holders in China American sportswear brand New Balance has won a major legal battle against one of China’s most prolific and aggressive copycat brands, New Barlun, in its 1st instance trial. The compensation...
Revenue opportunities are missed when the c-suite doesn’t pay attention, says new Clarivate report
The proliferation of trademarks and the corresponding increase in infringements present significant challenges and consequences for businesses Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of...
INTA Announces 2021 Annual Meeting in Houston, Texas
The International Trademark Association (INTA) announced today that it will hold its 2021 Annual Meeting on November 15–19, 2021, in Houston, Texas. A mix of in-person and virtual programming, it will feature a wide breadth of innovative educational programming,...
Lewis Silkin bolsters Dispute Resolution ranks with lateral partner hire
Neil Parkes joins the firm as a commercial disputes and media/tech IP litigation specialist LONDON – Lewis Silkin today announces the appointment of Neil Parkes as a partner in the firm’s growing Dispute Resolution practice. Neil joins Lewis Silkin as a commercial...
Elisa Cooper reports: Global Corporate Domain Index reveals surprising statistics
To gain a deeper understanding of corporate domain name management across the world’s largest companies, we recently completed an in-depth analysis of the Global 2000. The Global 2000* is an annual ranking of the top 2,000 public companies in the world by Forbes...
Charlotte Duly Reports: Stuck in a Pearl Jam
Tribute acts can have a tough time selecting a name that makes it clear what they are offering whilst avoiding issues with the actual band they seek to imitate. Pearl Jamm encountered the wrath of the band they were paying tribute to, Pearl Jam, and following a cease...
Novagraaf and VIM Group partner to combine IP and branding expertise for international brand owners
1 February 2021 – Intellectual Property (IP) consultancy Novagraaf and rebranding and brand organisation specialist VIM Group announced today a new partnership to provide greater business value for international brand owners. By uniting their IP and brand...
Security the biggest challenge in domain management as 2020 recorded rise in domain-related cyber attacks, says new Clarivate report
Organizations adopting proactive domain management approach, prioritizing domain security, boosting annual spend despite COVID-19 uncertainty and grasping strategic value of gTLDs London, U.K., January 27, 2021 – Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CCC), a global leader in providing...
Ekaterina Kovaleva reports: The Fellowship of the Trademark, Eurasia edition
A unified trademark of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) covering Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan will soon become available. The EAEU signed the Agreement on Trademarks, Service Marks and Appellations of Origin of Goods of the Eurasian Economic...
Masaki Mikami Reports: Mercedes-Benz StarParts vs Star-Parts
In an administrative decision, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) held the “Mercedes-Benz Star Parts” with a car device mark is dissimilar to the “Star-Parts” word mark. [Appeal case no. 2020-650009, Gazette issued date: November 27, 2020] Mercedes-Benz StarParts Daimler...
CentralNic Group plc Acquisition of online brand protection software company SafeBrands and Strengthening of its Enterprise division
CentralNic Group PLC (AIM: CNIC), the global internet platform that derives revenue from the worldwide sales of internet domain names and related web services, is pleased to announce it has acquired SafeBrands, a leading online brand protection software provider and...
New Clarivate Report Reveals Mainland China as Prominent Innovator in the Global Alcoholic Beverage Industry
IP intelligence from Clarivate also unveils a boom in online trade and an increase in demand for craft drinks Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CCC), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, today released a new report that...
INTA’s New ‘In-House Practitioners Benchmarking Report’ Cites Workload and Budgetary Concerns
In-house trademark teams are “always being asked to do more with less,” and the future looks to be just as challenging, according to a report released today by the International Trademark Association (INTA) that reflects benchmarking research on the changing roles and...
David beats Goliath again in Bentley Clothing legal battle with Bentley Motors
London, Court of Appeal, 16 December 2020. Luxury carmaker, Bentley Motors, has lost in the Court of Appeal against small family owned company Bentley Clothing. Bentley Motors had appealed the decision it had lost in the High Court last year. (see...
INTA and Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles collaborate to promote authenticity and entrepreneurship
The International Trademark Association (INTA) and the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) are proud to announce the Unreal Campaign x GSGLA, a new patch program to promote the value of authenticity, entrepreneurship, and the importance of trademarks and...
Peter Sloane of Leason Ellis Receives 2020 INTA Membership Champion Award
White plains trademark attorney earns global recognition from non-profit intellectual property advocacy group Leason Ellis is pleased to announce that Peter Sloane, Partner, and Chair of the Trademark and Copyright Practice Group is the recipient of the...
Rita Anwiri Chindah reports: How artists can commercialize and exploit their intellectual property
The interplay of music business and intellectual property depends on the long-term goal an artist has for themselves and touches on the following such as publishing, copyright, law, management, touring, accounting, music streaming expected to grow by 20.7 percent on...
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ECTA virtual round table – influencers, super brands and celebs: just fame or a brand with a repute? – Virtual, February 11, 2021
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