Published The sun comes up, and the internet is already working. An AI program also wakes up, stretches its digital limbs, and decides to launch a skincare brand. It picks a name — HEY YOUGloBae — that sounds essentially like an existing trademark, designs a logo in...
Published “A brand dispute can cost tens of thousands – while protection costs only a few hundred.” A single brand dispute can cost tens of thousands. A trademark registration often costs only a few hundred. The difference between these outcomes lies not in legal...
Published Exhaustion of rights, a legal principle deeply rooted in many national laws, including those of Russia, is a concept that is not often discussed in the context of intellectual property (IP) infringements. It refers to the point at which the rights of the...
Published The popularity of famous trademarks still preys on the minds of some. Villeroy & Boch AG registered several trademarks in Russia (Nos 225414, 458472, 690541), and successfully traded on the market. Villeroy & Boch then noticed that goods bearing its...
Published The recent Division Bench decision of the Delhi High Court in Under Armour Inc. v. Anish Agarwal & Anr argued by Mr Rishi Bansal, Advocate & Managing Associate at United & United, India marks a significant reaffirmation of foundational principles...
Published Apple Inc. is monitoring its rights in Russia, though with a time lag. Back in 2018, a Russian entrepreneur obtained registration No. 670287 for classes 20, 29, 30, 35, and 41. In early 2024, Apple Inc. appealed the registration, stating that the disputed...
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