Consumer Goods
How IP-literate is popular culture?
Film and TV writers like to think that they’re pretty hot on the research front. But do they know their IP terminology? Matt Packer casts a critical eye over some recent examples...  »
US border force strengthens ties with trademark owners over fakes
Work sharing plan will create quick-reference scheme for confirming legal status of imports...  »
Bourbon brand hits the mark in liquor seal lawsuit
In a drinking match at the US Court of Appeals, a Kentucky bourbon brand’s legal arguments proved to have the most bottle...  »
Will fans Perish in Nuclear Blast of web company’s IP suit?
Heavy Metal band left red-faced before supporters over song rights action by mystery plaintiff...  »
Innovative lifetimes honoured in EPO awards
Technological, social and economic contributions of leading inventor-industrialists recognised in keynote shortlist...  »
Dubai or not Dubai? Fake Primark store opens in UAE
Bogus branch of discount fashion chain springs up in shopping paradise...  »
Donkey Kong and a very different kind of brand confusion
Standard branding mix-ups tend to end up in court. But there are other sagas over product names and logos that are just the result of innocent misunderstandings, writes Matt Packer...  »
Village People Macho Man leaps hurdle in song rights case
Disco singer one step closer to reclaiming his songs after key point in opponents’ bid for dismissal turns out to be not much Cop...  »
The Co-operative becomes first high street brand to acquire ABS status
UK legal services take a step into the consumer world with the ratification of well known supermarket and banking chain...  »
Manchester United meet their match in UK taxman
Top football club saves image over controversial rights fees to players...  »