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The government of Singapore has named United Nations marine law expert Rena Lee as the new chief executive of the country’s IP office, effective August 1. 19 June 2020
Trademarks
The EU’s top court has affirmed the cancellation of a trademark for ‘Plombir’ for ice cream, because it is descriptive in the Russian language. 19 June 2020
Trademarks
The methods for identifying and abating brand-related domain abuse have shifted radically, but with a surge in COVID-19-related domain name registrations, what can brands do? 19 June 2020
Patents
Amazon and fashion brand Valentino have filed a joint lawsuit against New York-based Kaitlyn Pan Group for allegedly counterfeiting Valentino’s famous Garavani Rockstud shoes. 19 June 2020
Trademarks
PepsiCo is right to drop the crude, racial stereotype featured in its Aunt Jemima brand. But there’s still plenty more brands can do, argues Stephen Coates of Coates IP. 19 June 2020
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The Court of Justice of the European Union has concluded that the EU General Court erred in dismissing arguments because they had not been put before the European Union Intellectual Property Office. 18 June 2020
Trademarks
US customs have seized more than 2,000 counterfeit face masks imitating fashion brands Chanel, Gucci, Burberry, and Supreme. 18 June 2020
Influential Women in IP
Creating a diversity culture at work needs allies who aren’t afraid to get a little uncomfortable, as WIPR’s Tom Phillips discovers. 18 June 2020
Trademarks
The EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier has rebuked the UK government, after it attempted to reopen an agreement to protect geographical indications, such as champagne and parma ham. 18 June 2020
Patents
Amazon has successfully intervened in a patent infringement case against its corporate customers, including Vice and Buzzfeed, and had the claims thrown out. 18 June 2020
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