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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...
Legal landscape of the gaming industry in India
Q1: How does the Indian legal system differentiate between games of chance and games of skill? The Indian courts have...
Shocked readers: IP in Russia in the news media
In Russia, we sometimes see information in the foreign media that intellectual property (IP) in Russia has died, and...
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