Dec 21, 2021
The International Trademark Association (INTA) filed an amicus brief before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on December 2, in Monz Handelsgesellschaft lnternational mbH & Co. KG v. Büchel GmbH & Co. Fahrzeugtechnik KG, Case C-472/21. The case...
Dec 9, 2021
In a first-of-its-kind event, the International Trademark Association and the Court of Justice of the Andean Community (Tribunal de Justicia de la Comunidad Andina [TJCA]) concluded their inaugural Moot Court Competition for law school students. Students from...
Dec 9, 2021
‘You belong with me’ sang Taylor Swift in 2009 on her second studio album Fearless. But in a bitter twist of copyright law, Swift’s Billboard-topping hit and her early back catalogue does not belong to her but to external investors. In a move that is ‘sweeter than...
Dec 9, 2021
Brand IP and analytics from Clarivate shed new light on the luxury brands sector; brands are growing their presence in non-traditional sectors and adapting to a new generation of consumers Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a global leader in providing trusted information and...
Dec 2, 2021
What this new status means for the iconic dish and how can “Paella” name be protected against misleading uses. Paella – the iconic Valencian rice dish made with fish, meat or vegetables – has been officially recognised for its cultural importance. In October, the...
Nov 25, 2021
The International Trademark Association (INTA) is pleased to announce the election of Zeeger Vink as the 2022 President of the Association and the Chair of its Board of Directors. Mr. Vink is intellectual property director at MF Brands Group, the Swiss group that owns...
