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Kaepernick and Kardashian marks highlight quirky world of the Celebrity Brand
As NFL victory poses leap for registration, Kim, Kourtney and Khloe find that branding is more than ...  »
Litigation/ IP Management/ Trademarks/ Internet & e-Commerce

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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...  »
IP Management/ Trademarks/ Domains/ Internet & e-Commerce
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Rolling out the red carpet for IP
For some celebrities, getting their names on patent documents and domain registrations is as important as hitting the headlines, writes Matt Packer...  »
IP Management/ Patents/ Internet & e-Commerce
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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 co...  »
Litigation/ IP Management/ Trademarks/ Internet & e-Commerce

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