IP news
Nike collaboration facing trade mark infringement, Amazon accused of copyright infringement, trade secret accusations in the beauty industry and a win in the fight against counterfeit wines.
IP news
Good morning everyone. We hope you are all doing good, enjoying the warmth. For today’s news.
Puma vs. Nike
IP summer news
Neighbouring rights for actors and performers materializing in Spain, infringement of the reputation of a cosmetic trade mark by an unauthorized reseller, Amazon and Valentino teaming against a trade mark + design infringement
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Converse against Steve Madden for copying one of its Converse design, a battle between a US start-up and Nestlé over a vegan burger, Kardashian accused of trade dress infringement by an indie brand and Michael Kors against an amazon seller that offers counterfeit watches.
On trade marks and design protection
a decision from the EUIPO on why XOXO cannot be considered a trade mark, Gullón's black cookie vs. Oreo and Piaggio securing a win over a Chinese copy
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Nike trying to secure "SNKRS" as a trade mark, Hermès protecting Kelly in Japan and protection of wolf photo
Copyright infringements
Nintendo defending Super Mario 64 against a fan-made PC version and how to avoid legal troubles when making DIY videos
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trade mark infringement over a pair of jeans and Jehovah's witness protecting their creations.
Who owns your tattoo?
Tattoos are not only a form of self-expression, telling a lot about the person who bears them, but it is also, undeniably, an art (most of them anyway). According to 2019 statistics, Italy is the country with more tattooed people, followed by Sweden and the US.
It's all about trade marks
From trade mark registration to trade mark infringements. This week's news are all about TM.