The USPTO has apologised today after it emerged that it had “inadvertently” abandoned over 400 intent-to-use trademark ...

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In a decision that could provide a reference point for other jurisdictions, the court held that local consumer perception is ...

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While the EUIPO found that the signs were similar only to a low degree, it concluded that MIXITELLA would take unfair ...

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The court's directive for a ‘brand gating’ feature constitutes a significant step in protecting legitimate sellers.

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