By: Ruth Hoy and James Tighe
On 6 September 2017, the EU Commission published its position paper setting out the main principles that will govern its attitude to Brexit negotiations with the UK on intellectual property (the “Paper”). The Paper
Re:Marks on Trademark and Copyright
A blog focusing on brand issues, trademark, copyright, advertising and more.
Re:Marks on Trademark and Copyright, published by DLA Piper, focuses on legal developments and issues related to trademark and copyright law. The blog covers topics such as intellectual property infringement, software license agreements, trademark disputes involving brand protection and enforcement, regulatory updates from the USPTO including procedural changes, and guidance on trademarking emerging product categories like CBD. It also addresses cross-jurisdictional trademark enforcement challenges and practical considerations for brand owners in various markets. The content is aimed at providing legal insights on protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights in commercial contexts.
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EU TRADEMARK REFORMS: FURTHER CHANGES APPLYING FROM 1 OCTOBER 2017
By DLA Piper
By: Karine Disdier-Mikus, Dr. Ulrike Gruebler, and Désirée Fields
EU trademark law is currently undergoing the biggest reform in its history. 1 October 2017 marks another important milestone in the implementation of the EU Trademark Reform Package as…
Global Injunctions Available Against Search Engines, Rules Supreme Court of Canada (Updated August 2, 2017)
By DLA Piper
By: Sangeetha Punniyamoorthy and Thomas Kurys (Toronto)
The Supreme Court of Canada recently released a landmark decision in which a broad worldwide injunction was upheld restraining Google from including certain websites in its search results anywhere in the world.…
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Trademark Act Disparagement Clause is Unconstitutional
By DLA Piper
By John Nading, David Kramer, James Stewart, and Alberto Zacapa
The Supreme Court today struck down the disparagement clause of the Lanham Act as facially invalid under the Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment, affirming the…
WHAT’S IN A NAME? ISSUES FACING GENERIC NAMES AND MARKS
By DLA Piper
By Melinda Upton and Claire Kermond (Sydney)
In the retail and fashion industries, names and marks are a key element of the marketing strategies and longevity of brands. Using generic marks or names can land retailers and fashion designers in…
NATIVE ADVERTISING – 5 TIPS FOR NAVIGATING NATIVE ADVERTISING
By Ann Ford, James Stewart and Naomi Abraham (Washington D.C.)
Native advertising, which is an advertisement that follows the natural function and form of the user experience in which it is placed, has captured the attention of the US…
PRIZE PROMOTIONS AROUND THE WORLD
By DLA Piper
DLA Piper is pleased to announce the launch of Prize Promotions Around the World, an updated version of our previous prize promotions handbook.
Prize Promotions Around the World is an online tool designed to assist our clients across the…
IF YOU CAN’T BEAT THEM, BLOCK THEM. SECTION 115A STRIKES AGAINST PIRACY WEBSITES, THIS TIME FOR THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
By DLA Piper
By Rohan Singh, Jessica Noakesmith and Brett Shandler
Universal Music Australia Pty Limited v TPG Internet Pty Ltd [2017] FCA 435 (28 April 2017) (Universal Music)
Last week in the Federal Court of Australia, over thirty internet service providers…
Is it the Real McCoy? Anti-counterfeiting, IP Rights and your Business
By DLA Piper
By Rohan Singh (Special Counsel) & Jessica Noakesmith (Graduate)
A recent report based on customs’ seizures by The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) found that fake information and communications technology (ICT) goods accounted for 6.5% of the overall…
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT SIDES WITH COPYRIGHT OWNER IN STAR ATHLETICA CASE
By DLA Piper
By Tamar Duvdevani
On March 22, 2017, in a 6-2 decision authored by Justice Thomas, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the designs on Varsity Brands’ cheerleading uniforms are eligible for copyright protection. The crux of this decision relates…