…protects Toyo from liability for statements made in settling a prior trade complaint, even though those statements allegedly harmed a competitor not involved in that case (Toyo Tire Corp. v….
…National Committee. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit upheld in part, and denied in part, a district court’s preliminary injunction against the use a registered trademark owned…
…recently published a revised draft of the Similar Goods and Services Examination Guidelines (International Classification 12-2025 Edition) and is calling for public comments on the proposed changes. Read the full…
…funds using these terms in their names should exclude investments in: Companies involved in any activities related to controversial weapons; or Companies involved in the cultivation and production of tobacco;…
…acquiescence is meant to safeguard fairness and stability in commercial practices and trademark use. If a right holder becomes aware of the use of a later registered trademark and does…
A Puerto Rican chicken company abandoned its mark because it stopped using it for five years and never could offer any evidence of an intent to resume use. The U.S….
On October 15, 2024, the Grand Board of Appeal published its reasoned opinion on the questions referred by the Executive Director of EUIPO (Referral of February 22, 2024, already commented…
…2020, following numerous reports from customers, the EUIPO filed a criminal complaint for suspected fraud before the competent Public Prosecutor’s Office in Germany. The fraud scheme consisted of letters sent…
…Ownership Status LLC “ALAYV TRADE” is a Russian company established in 2017, engaged in the wholesale and retail of electrical goods, computers, software, and office equipment. The company also provides…
…and costs Following a comprehensive review process, the Intellectual Property office of Australia (IP Australia) has announced changes to fees relating to intellectual property related processes. Read the full article…
