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Trademarks
The retailer’s ‘Wirkin for the working classes’ may be a provocative play for attention but highlights the challenge faced by luxury fashion’s ‘dupes’, finds Muireann Bolger. 13 January 2025
Patents
News from around the world that you may have missed, including Nvidia's trade secret case, Netgear and Huawei's Wi-Fi patent settlement, Honeywell's European patent victory, the latest copyright lawsuits involving AI, and a major trademark challenge for Zara’s new cafe brand. 13 January 2025
Careers
Ex-Corrs Chambers Westgarth pharma specialist joins firm’s growing litigation practice. 13 January 2025
Trademarks
Association files amicus brief with EUIPO in support of trademark protection for photorealistic facial images | INTA argues facial images should not be excluded from trademark eligibility based on distinctiveness | Marketplace context is key. 10 January 2025
Copyright
Protecting your design is vital but when your rights expire, can copyright law help? And does EU law trump UK law? Martin Noble of Freeths unpacks the THJ Systems and WaterRower decisions. 10 January 2025
Careers
Addition brings more than 30 years’ experience and specialises in brands in the fashion, consumer products and technology industries. 10 January 2025
Patents
‘Trainer wars’ heat up as sportswear giants and startups compete in ‘running shoe arms race’ | Sportswear brands vie to develop carbon plates and nitrogen bubbles tech | Intense competitions spurs litigation. 9 January 2025
Careers
Head of sports follows Geoff Steward to AG | New hire has represented UEFA, Nike, Six Nations, Liverpool Football Club, Jack Daniel's and Stanley Black & Decker. 9 January 2025
Careers
Ex-Gunnercooke fashion lead joins London firm | Author of European Fashion Law, the new recruit also brings experience in retail, leisure, consumer brands, and tech. 9 January 2025
Future of IP
Cautionary notices offer a cost-effective and preventive measure for businesses and creators looking to safeguard their innovations, explain Inês Sequeira and Isabella Becaro Pinho of Inventa. 9 January 2025
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