The recent Danish case discussed in the Kluwer Trademark Blog post once again highlighted the long-standing difficulty of protecting product shapes as trademarks. While the Danish Patent and…
A novel approach to trademark infringement was introduced by the Commercial Court of Kosovo in the recent Judgment KE. Nr. 868/25 of March 6, 2026 (“the Judgment”). In this case, the first-instance…
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In Parabolica Limited v Tesla Holding AS, Parabolica Limited appealed the initial decision in the opposition filed by Tesla Holding AS to Parabolica Limited’s UK trade mark filing. The crux of the…
The district court did not err by failing to offer a robust explanation of its ruling because the online clothing retailer failed to offer evidence or arguments in favor of maximum damages for…
There is something about London that puts you at ease straight away. A combination of confidence, politeness and that unmistakable, understated sense of humour that runs through everything, from…
Stay informed with our comprehensive roundup of the past month's headlines, all neatly compiled for you in one convenient post. Catch up on the latest news reported by the Kluwer IP Reporter.…
The recent dispute involving British perfumer Jo Malone brings to light an interesting legal question: is it possible for someone to be prevented from using their own name in commercial activities?In…
In easyGroup Limited v Jaybank Leisure Limited [2025] EWHC 3077 (IPEC), HHJ Hacon dealt with a trade mark claim with an unusual outcome. easyGroup succeeded on infringement in principle, but…
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board previously found the name likely to be confused with an existing “Sazerac” mark.A Federal Circuit panel unanimously affirmed the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board…
