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Battery maker Energizer Brands has successfully opposed a UK trademark application for ‘IP Energizer’. 11 May 2018
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Unilever, the owner of household brands such as PG Tips, has successfully recovered the domain name pgtips.com from an organisation based in Cape Town, South Africa. 10 May 2018
Trademarks
The UK’s America’s Cup team has reportedly changed its name after the British Olympic Association said it could not use the ‘Team GB’ trademark. 10 May 2018
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The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has denied HTC Corporation a writ of mandamus relating to a patent infringement lawsuit. 10 May 2018
Copyright
Rights owners in Europe are less aware of and interested in IP litigation insurance compared to those in the US, Asia and Australia, according to a new report. 10 May 2018
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US rap artist Dr Dre has failed in his opposition against two trademarks filed by a gynaecologist, with one lawyer suggesting an appeal would be unsuccessful too. 10 May 2018
Patents
Ipan, a provider of IP management services and software, has strengthened its team with representatives in France and the UK. 10 May 2018
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Marriott Worldwide Corporation has failed in its attempt to block the registration of a UK trademark. 10 May 2018
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A brand associated with famous painter Frida Kahlo has accused one of the artist’s ancestors of trademark infringement and cybersquatting. 9 May 2018
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A $7.15 billion licensing deal between Starbucks and Nestlé raises some interesting IP questions but should be carefully managed in case relations turn sour, lawyers have told WIPR. 9 May 2018
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