Aug 24, 2026
Published India’s IP Office has opened a 15-day consultation on a revised draft trademark practice manual containing changes to filing procedures, opposition practice, digital processing and the treatment of prior-user and well-known marks. The Office of the...
Aug 24, 2026
Published The LABUBU owner has successfully opposed a US application for LAFUFU, illustrating how trademark owners can challenge marks that emerge around products alleged to be counterfeit or imitations. Pop Mart is using trademark enforcement to protect its LABUBU...
Aug 19, 2026
Published Chanel, Inc. has secured additional time to oppose a US trademark application for DD covering perfumes, fragrances, cosmetics, and personal care products. The fashion and beauty company filed a request for an extension of time with the US Patent and...
Aug 17, 2026
Published Dutch company Mercis B.V., which owns registered Miffy copyrights and trademarks, has secured temporary relief against a group of online marketplace sellers accused of systematically infringing its Miffy rights in the US. In Mercis B.V. v. The Individuals,...
Aug 14, 2026
Published At INTA 2026, the spotlight turned to India as one of the world’s most dynamic and challenging jurisdictions for brand owners. In an exclusive conversation with CTC Legal Media, Ranjan Narula, Founder and Managing Partner of RNA Technology and IP...
Aug 14, 2026
Published As the global trademark community gathered for INTA 2026, the shifting legal sands of the Chinese market took center stage. In an insightful sit-down with CTC Legal Media, Melvin Mei of Rouse shared his expert perspective on how international brand owners...
