Trademarks
Star Wars studio makes Jedi move over patent sale
Blockbuster factory takes evasive manoeuvres to avoid infringement proceedings in wake of special effects company’s IP auction...  »
Engine of Europe
Jo Tura uncovers Germany’s rich history of innovation, and explains how this has continued into the present day and helped Germany dominate the European market in patents and IP litigation....  »
US and Mexican enforcers team up in Christmas blitz on fakes
Bilateral customs effort aims to put bogus goods on ICE over the holiday season...  »
Cease-and-desist letter forces ad agency to retreat from Hollywood hills
Trademark trouble ensures that company’s promo art for its new business outlet will never eat lunch in that town again...  »
MPs call upon UK-IPO to become champion of rights
All-Parliamentary IP Group’s report says UK registration authority has been too concerned with process and must have a more substantial influence on policy matters...  »
No disguising US Navy’s trademark rights in camouflage case
Appeal board finds that military division’s IP claims to series of uniform patterns are spotless...  »
IP becomes master of disguise on Halloween night
Outfits for attending the planet’s annual dressing-up party do more than conceal people’s identities. They also harbour their own unique set of copyright, trademark and image-rights issues, wri....  »
Soundalike brand proves Cointreau-versial for orange liqueur lawyers
Beverage producer levels cocktail of allegations against Mexican rival, and manages tequila three birds with one stone...  »
Pressure mounts on ICANN to tighten trademark protection in new domains landscape
Coalition of major brand owners calls for reassurance on safeguards as internet registrations set to soar...  »
How safe are ebooks from illegal copying?
Publishing has enjoyed a far smoother journey into the electronic age than the music business. But that doesn’t mean it can be complacent about piracy, writes Matt Packer...  »