R&D in the food & drink industry grows 40% in five years as manufacturers develop new vegan lines Another 70 vegan trademarks were filed in 2020 as food manufacturers continue to follow the vegan trend, with 265 vegan trademarks now registered in the food and...

Today is World Intellectual Property Day, and this year, we take the time to celebrate small businesses who are the lifeblood of our global economy. In the United States, small businesses drive our economy – they comprise more than 90% of our businesses and employ...

New research from Mewburn Ellis and YouGov to mark International IP Day A survey of small and medium businesses (SME) in the UK (1-249 employees) has found that only 21% have taken steps to fully protect their intellectual property (IP) assets. The survey, of 436 SME...

An introduction – understanding the dual concepts of intellectual property (IP) and small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) The integrality of SMEs to a country’s economic development and aspirations cannot be overemphasized. In the Nigerian context, for instance,...

The formal launch of the One IPO Transformation five-year program on 22 April 2021 marks a welcome step change in the way the UKIPO handles registered IP rights in the digital era.  In fact, work began in March 2021, but this launch marks the publication of the IPO’s...

Washington D.C. – The podcast IP Hot Topics, presented by Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, closed out the first quarter of the year by hosting the President of Howard University, Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick. The episode covered several topics, including: Howard’s...

Alt Legal, Inc., an award-winning IP docketing software company announced recently that Joe Quinn has joined the company as a regional sales director. Quinn brings 20 years of experience helping lawyers and corporate executives evaluate and buy technology products...

  M&S is suing Aldi for the alleged infringement of its registered trade marks, which were obtained to protect its Colin the Caterpillar cake. M&S claims that Aldi’s Cuthbert the Caterpillar product is similar in appearance and as such, could confuse...

Brand & New, a podcast of the International Trademark Association (INTA), will present a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the professional and personal life of the late United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in a two-part series airing on March...

Patpol has picked up the Prosecution Firm of the Year award for Poland at the Managing IP Awards 2021. The awards were presented in a virtual ceremony broadcast worldwide on March 30 2021. The award for IP prosecution recognizes the firm’s achievements in patent,...

The International Trademark Association (INTA) recently filed an amicus brief before the Grand Board of Appeal (GBoA) of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in a case considering the similarity of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages to determine...

On March 29, 2021, just hours after MSCHF Product Studio, Inc. sold all 666 existing pairs of limited-edition “Satan Shoes,” Nike filed suit in the Eastern District of New York against MSCHF for trademark infringement and trademark dilution, among other claims. The...

As COVID19 restrictions ease in the UK, shoppers are not only looking to buy chocolate eggs over the holiday but also gifts for their family or friends. The Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG), Facebook and the UK Intellectual Property Office’s Intelligence Hub are...

In what may be a first-of-its kind ruling, on March 13, 2021, the Northern District of California granted Defendant Ruifeng Biztech, Inc.’s motion to strike nine of plaintiff Quintara Biosciences, Inc.’s alleged DNA sequencing trade secrets, leaving plaintiff with...

What are hashtags? Even if you spend minimal time on social media, there are three facts that you will agree with. First, social media has become an indispensable marketing channel. Second, the social media platforms are constantly developing online marketing...

Perkins Coie recently announced the launch of a new firm initiative, Le[a]dBetter Imagine, which specifically seeks to support women inventors and their startups. Under the program, Perkins Coie will provide reduced legal fees to qualifying women inventors and...

Appeals Court Judge Told the Defendant That Their Position “Can Hardly Be Supported” Oracle Lighting (www.oraclelights.com), an innovator in high quality LED lighting solutions for the automotive industry, is proud to announce that it has won its legal battle against...

One of the UK’s leading trademark attorneys, who won a legal battle against famous artist Banksy last year, has enjoyed a trio of successes including top rankings and award nominations. Aaron Wood, part of Blaser Mills Law, which has offices in High Wycombe, Amersham,...

By Tiki Dare, 2021 INTA President and Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Oracle Corporation Each year, International Women’s Day highlights a theme to recognize women’s accomplishments and transport them to new heights. In 2020, the theme was advancing...