The JPO notably found that STARBOSS and STARBUCKS were clearly distinguishable in appearance due to the difference between ...
Representatives from the national IP authorities of Italy, Portugal and Spain took to the stage at an EUIPO event to explain ...
The IP office’s president explains how its 2025 Action Plan will tackle rising pendency and use AI to improve efficiencies.
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld the TTAB’s decision to cancel CeramTec’s trademark for the pink colour ...
The EUIPO’s Cancellation Division notably concluded that the relevant public was unable to associate any meaning with the ...
The decision highlights that trademarks with a significant reputation benefit from robust protection against any attempts to ...
The decision underscores the essential principle that the mere presence of a trademark in a domain name does not ...
WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.
Everything we covered on WTR over the past seven days, and all you need to know from the world of trademarks to set yourself up for the start of another busy week.
Panellists at a recent EUIPO event assure that GI producers can safely innovate without losing their ‘special’ status.
Senior management at the USPTO is facing criticism for its “radio silence” on the OPM's 'Fork in the Road' deferred ...