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Trump winning battles in U.S and China.

The post explores Donald Trump’s legal journey to secure trademark rights over his name in China, detailing key disputes and court decisions. It highlights how the US presidential election influenced the outcome of his trademark application.

Specsavers gets Approval for ‘should’ve’

Specsavers has secured UKIPO approval to trademark ‘should’ve’, strengthening its exclusive use of the term in marketing. The decision highlights current legal debates on trademarking common words and its implications for brand protection.

Intellectual Property : Sipping on IP

‘Sipping on IP’ sessions by BananaIP Counsels provide an open forum to discuss recent developments in Indian intellectual property law. The post analyses copyright, trademark, and patent issues, with case studies from Indian and international contexts.

Not a ‘Cule’ decision: FC Barcelona Loses Trademark Fight to Kule

The EU General Court sided with Kule over FC Barcelona in a dispute regarding the ‘Cule’ trademark. The decision highlights the need for credible, market-specific evidence of trademark use within the European Union.

Sony’s use of Emoji: A possible legal dispute

Sony faces a potential trademark and copyright dispute with emoji creator Marco Husges over its animated film The Emoji. The case raises significant questions about the trademarkability of descriptive terms and the boundaries of intellectual property rights in merchandising and film.

‘Coca Cola’ Tastes the Feeling of ‘Zero’

Coca-Cola has secured US trademark registration for “zero” after a prolonged legal battle, but without exclusive rights over the term. The decision highlights the complexities of trademark law concerning generic terms in the beverage industry.

Sipping on IP – Conversation on Intellectual Property

Sipping on IP is an initiative by BananaIP that encourages open conversations on intellectual property. Participants discuss a variety of topics, promoting learning and peer engagement in an informal setting.

‘Choo’ Only What You Can

This post discusses the Jimmy Choo cybersquatting case and its implications for trademark and domain name disputes. It provides an objective analysis of the legal proceedings and the protection of brand rights under international mechanisms.

From OHIM to EUIPO – OHIM’s New Trademark Reform

OHIM has transitioned to EUIPO, introducing key reforms in trademark registration and protection within the EU. The changes include a new fee structure, updated classification rules, and expanded powers for trademark proprietors, reflecting a move towards greater legal harmonization.

The First Amendment strikes again

The Slants trademark dispute addresses whether the Lanham Act’s disparagement clause violates the First Amendment. The case ultimately led to a significant decision on the constitutionality of denying trademark registration for allegedly offensive marks.