Published At least one piece of legislation before Congress has bipartisan support: the BIRDIE Act. The BIRDIE Act has nothing to do with birds and everything to do with golf. While BIRDIE stands for Bolstering Intellectual Rights against Digital Infringement...
Published In a recent landmark decision, the Delhi High Court has canceled the registration of the trademark DOLMA AUNTY MOMOS, previously held by Mohd. Akram Khan, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, India. The ruling came after Dolma Tsering, the owner of the renowned...
Published The Executive Director of the EUIPO has sought clarification from the enlarged Board of Appeal on legal interpretations of the EU Trade Mark Regulation (EUTMR). This is the first time Article 157(4)(l) of the EUTMR, which states that the Executive Director...
Published The iconic sneaker brand Nike is locked in a legal battle with Japanese streetwear giant A Bathing Ape (BAPE) over allegations of trademark and trade dress infringement. This lawsuit, filed in January 2023, centers on BAPE’s footwear designs, which...
Published The background The BEVERLY HILLS POLO CLUB brand is sold in the UK and EU under license by Lifestyle Equities. An entirely unrelated company is authorized to sell the brand in the US. The US brand legitimately sold the US goods to US customers via...
Published In an apparent blatant act of trademark infringement, a clothing company has used Pennsylvania State University’s registered trademarks in the commercial sale of various merchandise. An upcoming trial will hinge on an ‘ornamental use’...
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