Trademarks
IP exports key to UK economic recovery, says law firm
Office for National Statistics research proves that the UK economy should be realigned around intellectual property, says specialist law firm Mathys & Squire...  »
European court ruling gives Google AdWords a boost
Owners of brands registered in Europe must rework their online protection strategies following Google’s plans to relax its European AdWords policy...  »
Google AdWords: a fair balance?
Internet tags and keywords have revolutionised advertising, but taken brand owners by surprise. Andrew Clay of Hammonds LLP assesses the issues at stake and looks at the effects of a recent European A....  »
ITMA boost for trademark attorney training
An increase in trademark-related casework and ripple effects from the UK Legal Services Act have spurred a new professional qualification for trademark lawyers...  »
WIPO to play key role in pharma talks
Major organisations from trade, health and intellectual property are joining forces to address how pharmaceutical policies around the world are affecting access to medicine...  »
Counterfeit World Cup goods dent South African economy
A glut of fake-branded World Cup merchandise released in the run-up to the football tournament has had damaging effects on South Africa’s indigenous clothing industry, according to the International....  »
The own goal of ambush marketing
Thinking of using the World Cup to promote your own products, services, or even an event? Think again, says Matt Packer. The unauthorised use of World Cup marks constitutes IP infringement, and FIFA i....  »
Trademark infringement: too close for comfort?
How do you protect a trademark from infringement in a non-Romanic script? And what are the perils of soundalikes? Richard Brass sets out the benefits of a human touch...  »
INTA 2010: 'With fame comes parody'
J Scott Evans, senior legal director of Global Brand and Trademarks at Yahoo! Inc, warns brand owners against pursuing actions against light-hearted spoofs...  »
Keeping trademark portfolios trim
There’s no more compelling motivation for cleansing trademark portfolios than budget cuts. But trademark owners should be using this opportunity to shape up their management practices too, says CPA ....  »