Trademarks
New trademark gives Naples a pizza history
Traditional pizza makers in Europe celebrated this month after a protective mark for Naples' famed Neapolitan variety came into effect....  »
ECJ reveals terms of eBay probe
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has published the final wording of questions referred from the UK High Court's L'Oreal v eBay ruling earlier this year....  »
Trademark registration: Time for reform?
As the IP profession clamours for patent reform, the trademark registration backlog is increasing. Is this an industry ripe for change, asks Irina D Manta...  »
INTA chief Richard Heath on counterfeiting, IP policy and e-commerce
INTA's president-elect, Richard Heath, outlines his plans for the organisation to Emma Jones ...  »
How to protect your IP on auction sites
There are a number of potential counterfeit risks on auction. Here are four tips for brand owners...  »
The State of the IP Industry 2009
A growing awareness of the importance of intangible assets has led to unprecedented growth in the intellectual property (IP) sector over the past two decades but where is the IP industry going now?...  »
Branding masterclass: Wimbledon
If you were lucky enough to wander around the All England Club in southwest London during the annual tennis fest in late June and early July, one thing that may have struck you is the lack of in-your-....  »
Can David Kappos save the USPTO?
David Kappos was appointed as the under secretary of commerce for IP and director of the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) by US President Obama last year, writes Craig P Opperman. But will he be....  »
Brand new shock for EU over Google opinion
A major legal opinion that approves Google's AdWords function for use across Europe has surprised brand owners....  »
FDA briefs pharma groups on foiling fakes
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently provided new guidance to the pharmaceutical industry on how it can make its brand drugs stand out from counterfeits....  »