Trade Marks – Amazon, Facebook, eBay, Twitter, Google AdWords and Domain Names How social media sites can help you to protect your brand online. How social media sites can help you to protect your brand online. Read more
CJEU dismisses EUIPO appeal in Puma trade mark dispute The case considers whether the EUIPO should be bound by its previous decision-making practice. The case considers whether the EUIPO should be bound by its previous decision-making practice. Read more
Controversial changes to EU copyright law put on hold by EU parliament The EU Parliament has side-lined the contentious EU Copyright Directive. The EU Parliament has side-lined the contentious EU Copyright Directive. Read more
Canada joins the Hague Agreement Canada becomes the 69th member of the Hague Union. Canada becomes the 69th member of the Hague Union. Read more
Prosecco industry claws away “PAWSECCO” trade mark The mark was opposed by the organisation responsible for protecting Prosecco's protected designation of origin The mark was opposed by the organisation responsible for protecting Prosecco's protected designation of origin Read more
Smells like… “PLAY-DOH?” Hasbro has successfully registered the distinctive scent as a US trade mark. Hasbro has successfully registered the distinctive scent as a US trade mark. Read more
EU commission notice highlights impact of Brexit in the field of copyright We highlight the changes to copyright that will come into place when the UK leaves the EU. We highlight the changes to copyright that will come into place when the UK leaves the EU. Read more
UK ratifies the Unified Patent Court Agreement Ratification is a necessary step in the creation of the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court. Ratification is a necessary step in the creation of the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court. Read more
Trade marks – a Messi business Argentine football star Lionel Messi finally wins right to trade mark his own name after 7 year legal dispute. Argentine football star Lionel Messi finally wins right to trade mark his own name after 7 year legal dispute. Read more
