Consumer Goods
Pfizer victorious in EU case against Viagra sound-alike drinks brand
General Court of the European Union detects deliberate confusion in alcoholic drink line’s bid to benefit from phonetic association with popular drug...  »
Processing power
Critics of the USPTO believe that it should be doing more to improve the quality of the patents that it grants and the speed with which it processes applications. But Curtis Rose of Hewlett-Packard De....  »
Somewhere over the rainbow there's no public domain
Warner Brothers aims to scare trademark travellers off the Yellow Brick Road...  »
Putting science to work
In a company focused on innovation, it’s crucial for IP practitioners to put in place processes today that will meet the needs of tomorrow. Mike Walker, chief IP counsel at DuPont Legal, explains th....  »
Crunching on patent data
Corporate IP portfolios were once considered the sole domain of the legal professional, but circumstance has forced and technology has enabled greater insight and collaboration. Nestlé’s assistant ....  »
Korea rising in IP league
South Korea is the world’s fourth-largest filer of IP Rights. Strong policy-making and a clear focus on IP management by Korean companies have been the keys to its success. Richard Young discovers w....  »
Now That’s What I Call A Trademark Dispute
Cease-and-desist action lays blame on cult punk act for imitating EMI compilation albums...  »
What becomes of seized counterfeits?
IP experts have urged governments and companies to re-use – rather than dump – seized counterfeit goods. Nick Huber explains how two innovative schemes are using impounded fakes to benefit society...  »
Technology giants locked in new battle over mobile patents
Germany plays host to escalating rivalry and legal action between Apple and Samsung  ...  »
Highly inventive behaviour patterns
Matt Packer investigates the eccentricities and foibles that have spurred the achievements of some notable inventors...  »