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Trademarks
Games and toys maker and distributor Kellytoy Worldwide is suing Ty, a US stuffed toy manufacturer, claiming the latter’s introduction of its “Puffies” range is a deliberate act to piggyback on Kellytoy’s trademarked “Puffy” range of so-called ‘plush’ toys. 3 February 2020
Patents
WIPR met the co-heads of IP at Gowling WLG providing the right advice, at the right time, in the right places. 3 February 2020
Copyright
US internet service provider Cox Communications wants a new trial after it was ordered to pay $1.1 billion in damages to leading record labels including Universal for music copyright infringement. 3 February 2020
Copyright
A UK IP court has drawn on last year’s Cofemel ruling from the Court of Justice of the European Union, in ruling that a British homeware brand copied a former supplier’s designs. 3 February 2020
Patents
When considering whether to pursue patent protection for an invention, an inventor will often dream of the benefits afforded by patent protection. This may include the possibility of licensing the patent and its underlying invention to one or more parties committed to commercialising products incorporating the subject invention. 3 February 2020
Trademarks
Trademark and brand protector Corsearch has purchased Pointer Brand Protection, a provider of anti-counterfeiting and brand protection services, following its recent buy of Yellow Brand Protection. 31 January 2020
Trademarks
US authorities have seized counterfeit Super Bowl merchandise worth an estimated $123 million, in a joint operation with the National Football League, a 400% increase on last year’s event. 31 January 2020
Trademarks
Two days after the biggest EU trademark ruling of the year, brand owners and practitioners continue to digest the implications of the Court of Justice of the European Union’s decision in Sky v SkyKick. 31 January 2020
Copyright
Japan's highest IP court has ordered a “Mario Kart”-inspired go-kart rental company, which allows costume-wearing riders to go-kart around Tokyo, to pay a ¥50 million fine for infringing on Nintendo’s IP rights. 31 January 2020
Copyright
Sanjana Sharma, associate general counsel for IP and knowledge management at UL, recalls her early interest in being a brand attorney and describes the rewards of working in a collaborative environment. 31 January 2020
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