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Smart AI automation in IP management
Just like websites, smartphones, and open-source software dramatically changed our modern era, artificial intelligence...
Double vision and long-lost brand twins – now, what? What to do when bots start playing trademark lawyer
The sun comes up, and the internet is already working. An AI program also wakes up, stretches its digital limbs, and...
Small investment, big protection: why clear communication in IP builds real business value
“A brand dispute can cost tens of thousands – while protection costs only a few hundred.” A single brand dispute can...
Exhaustion of fair business practice
Exhaustion of rights, a legal principle deeply rooted in many national laws, including those of Russia, is a concept...
Villeroy & Boch successfully enforce its rights
The popularity of famous trademarks still preys on the minds of some. Villeroy & Boch AG registered several...
Misapplication of initial interest confusion: a critical appraisal of Under Armour Inc. v. Anish Kapoor & Ors. (DB) INDIA
The recent Division Bench decision of the Delhi High Court in Under Armour Inc. v. Anish Agarwal & Anr argued by...
Entrepreneur bites back at Apple in trademark dispute
Apple Inc. is monitoring its rights in Russia, though with a time lag. Back in 2018, a Russian entrepreneur obtained...
Hudson’s Bay to sell name, stripes, and brands to Canadian Tire for $30 million
Historic deal reshapes Canadian retail branding and signals a shift in Hudson’s Bay’s long-term strategy. In a move...
Tencent’s 2024 Weixin Brand Protection Report reveals a bold stand against counterfeiting
From the ground at INTA, The Trademark Lawyer reports on the release of Tencent’s 2024 BPP report, revealing key...
From idea to identity: why trademarking your brand matters
In an age of ideas and innovations, a brand is not just a name or a logo—it's something of value, a promise, and a...
Jurisdiction in trademark rectification to vest with the High Court, appellate to the Registry
Takeaways from J.M. Smucker Company v. Trader Joe’s Company for brand owners regarding trade dress enforcement
UEFA partners with Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment to enhance global anti-piracy strategy
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