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First to use: priority of trademark rights in the US

The complex matter of determining superior rights to a mark can be decided by the filing and registration bases, says Michael Smith of BSKB.   20 May 2024

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INTA 2024: Civil rights leader receives ovation at memorable opening ceremony

Association hosts Dr Bernice King | Amazon assistant general counsel says biodiversity destruction and Gen-Z buying habits make CSR ‘imperative’ | Venue for next year’s meeting revealed by INTA CEO.   20 May 2024

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‘I'm proud of where I am today’: Hershey counsel Angela Wilson

Whether it is running a ‘lean and mean’ IP function, tackling cannabis counterfeits or inspiring future attorneys, the confectioner’s senior counsel has no plans to slow down anytime soon, finds Muireann Bolger.   18 May 2024

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Burberry scents victory in perfume TM clash in India

Burberry’s win against a perfume maker in New Delhi highlights the significance of brand safeguarding and enforcement, says Rashmita Das of United & United.   18 May 2024

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INTA calls for clarity on whether AI inventions could constitute prior art

Association asks USPTO for more detail and confirmation on certain points in Inventorship Guidance | INTA raises concerns over potential foreign patents with non-human inventorship.   18 May 2024

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WIPR reports from INTA’s Annual Meeting

WIPR will deliver in-person reports and highlights from the International Trademark Association’s meeting courtesy of our editorial team, as well as interviews, analysis, news and more.   18 May 2024

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US court green-lights Puma lawsuit against Brooks Sports

Judge finds it ‘plausible’ that Brooks Sports infringed patented shoe design | Parties sparred over Puma’s rights in ‘Nitro’ trademark.   17 May 2024

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Exclusive: WIPR Insights launches inaugural Germany TM Rankings

The rankings highlight the firms and individuals at the top of their game for trademark matters in Germany | Results show that the boutique law firm is ‘alive and kicking’ in this market.   17 May 2024

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Principles ‘recast’ by UK Supreme Court in Lifestyle v Ahmed

The Supreme Court has rewritten the litigation playbook with relief for directors and employees of infringing companies, writes Alastair Shaw, counsel at Hogan Lovells.   16 May 2024

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Soaring global trade in counterfeit goods set to hit £1.43 trillion by 2030

Counterfeit goods could account for £1 in every £20 spent in six years’ time | Worldwide sales tax revenues suffered £139 billion loss due to counterfeits in 2022.   16 May 2024

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