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In a galaxy far, far, away… in a land also known as Hollywood, George Lucas had a vision: to make a Western called Star Wars which was set in outer-space.
As the clock struck midnight and 2023 came to a close, so too did the copyright protection afforded to the earliest version of Mickey Mouse – does that mean anyone can now use and make money from this iconic character?
The battle between Adidas and Puma goes way beyond the fashion world.
With an estimated 4.48 billion social media users worldwide, it is unsurprising that counterfeiters have found a way to use social media platforms to promote and create additional lucrative sales channels.
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Read analysis from recent trade mark cases.
Not all evidence showed sufficient connection, writes Tim Greenwood.
David Birchall reports on how a business that began proceedings ended up losing its own rights.
Amelia Skelding explains the weaknesses in the Opponent’s attack.
Robert Franks reflects on a bad outcome for the Applicant.
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This month’s practice points from our Law and Practice Committee, including an update on tribunal timescales at the UK IPO and new regulations on GIs from the EUIPO.
Kelly Saliger has been elected as President of The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys and will make education one of her top priorities.
Kelly Saliger draws on the history of the Smiley Company to demonstrate how brand protection and licensing are integral to brand monetisation using a simple case study to raise awareness of intellectual property.
With 2024 well underway, newly re-elected CITMA Paralegal Representative Kane Ridley looks back on a packed year.