Trademarks
Bale’s goal celebration spurs branding campaign
Star footballer in bid to register offbeat design as his personal symbol, with numerous goods in scorer’s sights...  »
Game-changer: Man Utd case scores landmark goal for good faith argument
A dispute over a licensing deal involving Manchester United products has provided copious best-practice lessons for brand transactions – and formally ushered a bold, moral concept into English law, ....  »
Protecting an economic victory in China
The national IP office of the biggest nation has beaten its US counterpart to become the world’s top filing location. But that success stems from an even wider transformation across China’s econom....  »
Cyberspace sourpuss Grumpy Cat in a mood for trademarks
Smash-hit internet ‘meme’ gets claws into brand protection issues, following six-month reign of misery over social networks...  »
Unite trademark case aims to dictate Waterford Crystal’s staffing strategy
‘Geographical indication’ argument used as leverage in union bid to repatriate manufacturer’s workforce...  »
Caped Crusader knocks cricket trademarks for six
‘Likelihood of confusion’ ruling takes wicket from design company’s applications in battle of the bats...  »
UK names its IP attaché to Southeast Asia
Business veteran Tan Shin Yuan will bring IP management expertise to region tipped to be fourth-largest global market by 2030...  »
Asia IP focus – Part Four: Japan
Watertight paperwork and a firm understanding of subtly different licensing types are key to doing business in this important location, writes Michiru Takahashi of Jones Day...  »
What becomes of bankrupt brands?
Following the failures of two more big high-street brands in the UK, Matt Packer examines how the trademark assets of collapsed companies can be sustained towards fruitful afterlives...  »
Asia IP focus – Part Three: Taiwan (Republic of China/ROC)
Getting evidence right first time at the IP Court and grasping new rules on infringement damages would benefit an overseas entrant to the Republic of China (ROC), writes Po-Chien Chen of Jones Day...  »