Trademarks
Satellite offices aim to slash US patent backlogs and boost jobs
USPTO hopes to enhance efficiency and help innovators bring their products to market more quickly by branching out across the country...  »
The Olympic struggle to guard sponsors’ brands during the 2012 Games
Leading brands have staked considerable financial investments in becoming official Olympics sponsors. But, in a media environment where competitors are keen to latch on to the sports craze, can the ex....  »
‘Birmingham balti’ stamp to spice up dish distinctiveness
Bid to curry favour with European authenticators looks set to serve up victory for fiery food fanatics...  »
When is a handle not a handle?
With understanding of the divisions between 2D marks and 3D technical features balanced on a knife-edge, Europe’s General Court has provided a clear-cut ruling, writes Matt Packer...  »
US IP: the five-trillion dollar industry
Commerce group puts high valuation on intellectual assets generated by American companies – and hails the positive implications for jobs ...  »
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...  »
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...  »
Massive fine turns off global dealer of fake Viagra
Enforcers from medical industry join up with fraud experts to quash trader of bogus drugs...  »
Dubai or not Dubai? Fake Primark store opens in UAE
Bogus branch of discount fashion chain springs up in shopping paradise...  »