Apr 14, 2022
Red Bull suffered defeat in a recent trademark case before the Delhi High Court when they attempted to seek an injunction against PepsiCo India and its energy drink “STING” for alleged infringement and passing off. Red Bull’s application was based on the purported...
Apr 14, 2022
E-retailers boosting their portfolios with household names including Topshop Leading fast fashion brands evolving into fully-fledged fashion houses The number of trademarks owned by online fast fashion retailers such as Asos, Boohoo and Shein has increased by 163%...
Apr 7, 2022
Not for the first time in his illustrious career, Ed Sheeran has been forced to swap the creative environment of a recording studio for the rather sterner surrounds of a courtroom. In the most recent edition of copyright claims against the international pop star, his...
Apr 7, 2022
Consultant lawyer numbers growing at a CAGR of 21%, compared to just 7% for mid-market law firms Consultant revenues have grown at a rate of 26% per year compared to 10% for the legal mid-market and 5% across the whole sector Arden Partners say the figures provide an...
Apr 7, 2022
Pejorative trademarks are distinctive signs that have a negative or unfavorable conceptual content. Some of these signs could be registered because they do not fall within the prohibitions that trademark laws around the world normally contain, such as those words that...
Mar 31, 2022
An interesting decision of the Board of Appeals of the EUIPO of December 15, 2021 (Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft / Pinball Factory GmbH). It denies registration of a figurative EU Trademark that includes a representation of a van that is similar to the VOLKSWAGEN...
