Published Buc-ee’s, the renowned Texas-based gas station and convenience store chain filed a trademark infringement lawsuit in March 2025 against Barc-ee’s, a dog park and coffee shop in Missouri. Buc-ee’s also has a Missouri location. This dispute has...
Published New York, New York—May 6, 2025—The International Trademark Association (INTA) hit a milestone this week with more than 9,800 registrants signing up so far for its upcoming 2025 Annual Meeting. This solidifies the Association’s 147th Annual Meeting as its...
Published New York, New York—May 5, 2025—The International Trademark Association (INTA), through its Copyright Committee, submitted a written report to the Andean Court of Justice in case 228-IP-2023 upon a formal invitation by the Court. INTA’s report addresses a...
Published In a recent decision that may prompt reflection among international trademark practitioners, South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) addressed the ever-tricky question of how similar is too similar when it comes to trademarks in the wine industry. In...
Published In the world of business, a company’s name is not just an identifier—it is a critical trademark asset, a legal safeguard, and the foundation of brand equity. The recent rebranding challenges faced by B9 Beverages (parent company of Bira 91) illustrate how a...
Published As World Intellectual Property Day approaches on 26 April, 2025, we asked our Editorial Board for their thoughts on this year’s focus: ‘IP and music: feel the beat of IP.’ Providing unique insight from their respective jurisdictions, our Editorial Board...
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