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A Trademark is a legally registered distinctive mark or sign which identifies goods, products or services that originate or are associated with a particular person or enterprise . A typical example of a trademark... more +
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UK Court of Appeal Diverges From EU Trademark Law

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The UK Court of Appeal has for the first time chosen to diverge from a decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU"), making use of the powers given to it following the UK's exit from the European Union....more

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UK Supreme Court Rejects Amazon's Trademark Infringement Appeal

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In a stark alert to providers of global e-commerce services, the UK's most senior court has upheld an earlier decision that Amazon "targeted" UK customers for sales of U.S. goods on its U.S. website, amounting to trademark...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

AI in Europe: Road Map for Navigating the IP, Data Protection and Regulatory Considerations

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Organizations developing or using generative AI tools should implement cross-functional governance frameworks to develop and continuously monitor their use of such tools. From the earliest stages of generative AI use,...more

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The Katten Kattwalk | Issue 25

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Welcome to the summer issue of Katten KattWalk! We have an issue chock full of developments and pressing issues for fashion and brands. Associate Cynthia Martens starts with a look at “superfakes” and how the rise in...more

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Domain Name News: March 2023

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This is the March edition of Anchovy News. Here you will find articles concerning ICANN, the domain name industry and the recuperation of domain names across the globe. ...more

Ladas & Parry LLP

Change in Practice on Address for Service for International Trademarks and Designs Designating the United Kingdom

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Hitherto, if cancellation or invalidation proceedings were brought against the United Kingdom designation of an International design or trademark where no representative had been appointed in the United Kingdom, the owner...more

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Bad Faith Games – Hasbro Rolls and Loses - Kattison Avenue/Katten Kattwalk | Issue 2

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For EU and UK trademarks, there is a five-year grace period following the issuance of a registration, during which the trademark owner must use the mark in connection with the goods and/or services covered by the registration...more

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UK - Retained EU Law Bill and intellectual property

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The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022-2023 was introduced on 22 September 2022, with the aim of repealing, amending or revoking certain EU law that was retained on Brexit, by the end of 2023. The Bill has the...more

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U.S. Trademark Applications Hit the Fast Track - At Least in Theory

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​​​​​​​The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently enacted a rule change that will impact all trademark applications filed nationally in the United States (rather than through the Madrid Protocol)....more

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NFTs: U.S., EU, and UK Key Trademark Considerations

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NFTs are verifiable cryptographic tokens, which can act as a form of digital receipt. NFTs can also be used to evidence the authenticity, ownership, and provenance of real-world tangible items, such as artwork and real...more

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Tips for developing an efficient worldwide trademark application filing strategy

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So you’re launching a new product line worldwide. Or maybe you’re rebranding a division of your global business. Or perhaps you’ve recently conducted an audit of your trademark portfolio and noticed several gaps in coverage....more

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Sanctions Against Russia: The Week in Review - May 2022

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The Week in Review delivers the impact and analysis for the public, private, and non-profit sectors from our regular reporting of the evolving global sanctions campaign against Russia. This week, we reviewed the recent...more

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Flagrant Infringement of Unregistered Design Rights of Fashion Brand Penalized by UK High Court - Kattison Avenue/Katten Kattwalk...

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Both IP practitioners and fashion brands will be interested in the recent string of judgments in relation to the infringement of dresses designed and sold by House of CB and Mistress Rocks. Oh Polly brand was found to have...more

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NGE On Demand: Trademark Updates Post Brexit with Andrea Fuelleman

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NGE Intellectual Property attorney Andrea Fuelleman discusses the potential implications of Brexit on the status of trademark rights and registrations in the EU and UK as of January 1, 2021. If you have any questions,...more

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Brexit & Trademarks: Important Considerations For Maintaining UK Trademark Rights Post-Brexit

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With the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union, companies must reconsider the implications of doing business in the UK and the EU, including how Brexit affects the company’s intellectual property rights....more

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Extricating the UK from the European Union IP Systems – Contrasting Approaches Across the Channel

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The European Union (“EU”) has shaped and developed Intellectual property (“IP”) policy extensively over the years. IP law in EU member states is today largely a matter of EU law. Key areas of IP are dominated by EU rights and...more

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Brexit Trademark Update

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As a consequence of Brexit, December 31, 2020, marked the end of the extension of European Union trademark and design rights to the United Kingdom. The UK Intellectual Property Office will provide an automatic extension of...more

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Out With The Old, In With The Gatsby Sequels: Trademark and Copyright News for the New Year

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Most of us were thrilled to see the calendar turn to 2021 on January 1, closing the chapter on what was an extremely challenging year around the globe. Now that we are a month into the new year, and the fireworks have faded...more

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BREXIT - EUTM Registrations and Cloned United Kingdom Registrations

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The Brexit transition period ended on December 31, 2020. As of January 1, 2021, the United Kingdom will have left the European Union trademark and design system. Although European-wide rights such as European Trademarks...more

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BREXIT: How Will It Impact Your European Trademark Rights?

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The United Kingdom (UK) has officially withdrawn from the European Union (EU) on February 1, 2020, but will only become a third party after a transition period ending on December 31, 2020. With that date fast approaching, you...more

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Brexit and Its Effect on European Union Trademarks

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As you may be aware, the transition period for Brexit and the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union likely ends on December 31, 2020. The completion of the withdrawal initiated February 1, 2020, will have...more

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Brexit and Trademarks: Ensuring Continued Protection

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From 1 January 2021 the United Kingdom will cease to follow EU rules, bringing significant changes to trademark law in the United Kingdom and European Union that are relevant to all owners of UK and EU trademarks....more

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UKIPO announces disruption to services: 31 December 2020 to 4 January 2021

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From the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020, EU Trade Marks (“EUTMs”), International Trade Mark Registrations designating the EU (“IR(EU)s”), registered Community Designs (“RCDs”) and International Design...more

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Brexit Effects on Trademarks Beginning January 1

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Trademark owners with registrations in EU where the UK is designated should soon receive notification for treatment of registrations and applications following the Brexit transition period. The Brexit transitional period,...more

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Alert: Brexit Readiness: Possible Key Impacts of the Conclusion of the Transition Period on 31 December 2020

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On 31 January 2020, the UK left the European Union and entered a transition period that is due to end at 11:00 pm GMT on 31 December 2020. At this point, it is still uncertain whether a new EU/UK deal will be reached. To...more

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