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In a significant trademark ruling dated April 29, 2026, the Swiss Federal Administrative Court rejected the claim of similarity between medical products (class 5) and medical services (class 44) in an opposition dispute over 'CannaMed' figurative trademarks. The Court recognized similarity between cosmetic goods and h…
New research reveals that approximately three-quarters of UK businesses expanding or operating in the US have not secured trademark registrations with the USPTO, exposing them to significant legal and commercial risks. Experts emphasize the critical importance of early IP protection and freedom-to-operate assessments…
This comprehensive report covers recent trademark-related regulatory changes, judicial rulings, and technological advancements across multiple jurisdictions. Highlights include Argentina’s streamlined technology transfer registrations, Brazil’s adoption of Madrid e-Filing, a pivotal CJEU ruling on opposition proceedin…
Key trademark and brand protection stories this week highlight Korea’s launch of a K-brand certification mark granting government enforcement rights against counterfeiters abroad, an ongoing UK trademark opposition involving the cult video game character James Pond and the James Bond franchise, and the EU’s upcoming c…
In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court held that documents notarized abroad need not be apostilled to be admissible in Indian trademark opposition cases. The judgment arose from Marriott Worldwide Corporation's opposition to the registration of a similar mark by Sunjoy Hans, where the Registrar had rejected…
Dykema's January 2024 Intellectual Property Update highlights significant 2023 legal developments, including a notable reversal of a Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) decision cancelling a registration due to fraud. Despite the reversal, sanctions and a lower standard of proof remain in place. The update also pr…
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