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Video games have come a long way from the days of Atari’s Pong; today’s games can contain fully immersive worlds complete with brand partnerships. Video game platforms, such as Roblox, which boasts over 100 million active...more
Introduction - Have you ever searched for a brand’s name online only to find that the first link leads to a competitor’s or reseller’s website? This can be a major problem for direct-to-consumer manufacturers and brands....more
The trademark "MALLE" remains cancelled. The EUIPO`s Board of Appeal had upheld a corresponding decision of the Cancellation Division in December 2020. This decision was now also confirmed by the (European) General Court...more
Die Marke „MALLE“ bleibt gelöscht. Die Beschwerdekammer des EUIPO hatte im Dezember 2020 eine entsprechende Entscheidung der Löschungsabteilung aufrechterhalten. Diese Entscheidung wurde nun auch durch das EuG bestätigt,...more
This is the May edition of Anchovy News. Here you will find articles concerning ICANN, the domain name industry and the recuperation of domain names across the globe. In this issue we cover...more
This article discusses the global developments for the registration of cannabis and cannabis-related trademarks in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the European Union....more
The European Commission has reiterated its position that if a business allows for the non-exclusive licensing of its products in the EEA, such licensor can no longer control where, to whom, and in what manner...more
With a “no-deal” scenario looking increasingly more likely, what should brand owners be doing to prepare for 31 October this year? EU trade marks in the UK - Once the UK leaves the EU, existing EU trade marks (EUTMs)...more
In its judgment C-693/17 earlier this year, the CJEU confirmed a decision of the GC in design invalidity proceedings, in which the proprietor of a trademark protecting the image of product packaging successfully took action...more
When structuring and assessing transactions in the food and beverage sector in a European context, a purchaser must consider and evaluate several EU-specific requirements in order to ensure a successful transaction with...more
Real Estate Horizons is a snapshot of key legal topics and market trends across the globe. This post higlights the importance of IP rights in this sector. With property developments increasingly focusing on experience and...more
Earlier this month, the Court of Justice of the European Union held that the taste of a food product cannot be classified as a work protectable by copyright. This decision appears to be in line with U.S. Copyright law,...more
In light of a possible no deal Brexit, businesses need to consider the impact such a scenario would have on their intellectual property rights, in particular trade marks, designs, patents and copyrights. For the majority of...more
The European Union’s new data privacy rules are set to take effect May 25 and will have broad implications for businesses across industries. Robert Laplaca of Verrill Dana discusses how the new rules will affect online...more
Colours can function as indicators of source, and many colours acquire distinctiveness over time. When thinking of the colour green in association with farm tractors, the John Deere company may come to mind. Or seeing the...more
(Case analysis: T-687/16 – Koton Magazacilik Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret AS v EUIPO / Joaquín Nadal Esteban) - Successfully proving bad faith in a cancellation action can be a challenge....more
Hogan Lovells Total Brand Care is our firmwide holistic approach to creating, commercializing and protecting our clients’ most valuable asset – their brands. Creative product labeling and packaging can help promote and add...more
From bright and glossy, to refined and elegant, product labeling and packaging convey information, messaging, and claims about a brand. At the same time the labeling and packaging must also include mandatory information,...more
Our Paris team is delighted to provide IP news and updates in French language. The latest edition, #17 from January 2018...more
Domain name registrars and registries might soon be changing their mantra from, “I think ICANN,” to, “Maybe ICANN’T,” when it comes to providing publicly available WHOIS information for domain name registrants. New potential...more
Considering a Retail Merger? The UK Competition and Markets Authority ("CMA") has published new commentary to inform companies on how it assess retail mergers. ...more
When Can You and When Should You Use Your Own Name for Your Brand? It is a common misconception that we are all entitled to create brands under our own names. It is also a misapprehension that it is always a good idea —...more
This is the sixth in our series of "Brexit Bites" which focuses on Intellectual Property. Registered Trade Marks - Post-Brexit, the UK would no longer be part of the European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) system,...more