For Class 25 goods, the visual aspect is of greater importance in the overall assessment of the likelihood of confusion.

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This landmark Supreme Court decision clearly delineates the scope of protection under the Copyright Act and the Designs Act, thus preventing overlaps and conflicts.

The report signals a return to a more aggressive stance on global IP enforcement, including elevating Mexico to the Priority ...

The new bill offers a comprehensive, fit-for-purpose legal framework that can revolutionise how the country protects and ...

A new OECD-EUIPO report warns of an increase in counterfeit goods emanating from countries receiving investment as part of ...

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With uncertainty surrounding the consequences of using the Nice Classification system, brand owners should review their portfolios and consider whether certain actions are necessary.

In yet another dispute between adidas and Thom Browne, the EUIPO’s Second Board of Appeal has remitted Thom Browne’s ...