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- Posted by TMR TMR on January 29, 2021 / Posted in NewsOn Friday 22nd January, Freightlink Inc. filed a complaint for trade mark infringement against new Uber service, Uber Freightlink, in the US District of Utah.On Friday 22 nd January, Freightlink Inc. filed a complaint for trade mark infringement against new Uber service, Uber Freightlink, in the US District of Utah. Uber Freight, launched in 2017, expanded its trucking services to offer a new enterprise software product, Uber Freightlink in September 2020 to provide large shippers with direct access to their technology as a ‘central point of control for logistics operations’. Freightlink, conducting business as Air & [...]Read more
- Posted by TMR TMR on January 29, 2021 / Posted in NewsGlobal company 3M, a key supplier of PPE in health care, has seen a dramatic increase in production of counterfeit productsSince the beginning of the pandemic, global company 3M, a key supplier of PPE in health care, has seen a dramatic increase in production of counterfeit products, including respirators and masks amongst other protective equipment. 3M’s trade mark chief, Colette Durst, claimed that by the beginning of 2020, it was clear that the company’s intellectual property team needed restructuring, replacing their previously broad approach with a COVID-19 specific one. 3M, with the [...]Read more
- Posted by TMR TMR on January 29, 2021 / Posted in NewsThe General Court once again dismissed appeals from the Foundation for the Protection of the Traditional Cheese of CyprusOn Wednesday, after much debate throughout the European Courts, the General Court once again dismissed appeals from the Foundation for the Protection of the Traditional Cheese of Cyprus, proprietor of the collective mark ‘Halloumi’ registered for cheese. The Cypriot association brought proceedings against Bulgarian Company, M. J. Dairies, opposing the registration of the trade mark ‘BBQloumi’ for cheese products, alleging a likelihood of confusion for consumers [...]Read more
- Posted by TMR TMR on January 26, 2021 / Posted in NewsIn November 2019, Volkswagen-owned luxury car maker Bentley was found by the High Court to have infringed the trade mark rights of Bentley Clothing, a Manchester-based fashion company founded in 1962.In November 2019, Volkswagen-owned luxury car maker Bentley was found by the High Court to have infringed the trade mark rights of Bentley Clothing, a Manchester-based fashion company founded in 1962. Bentley Motors first approached Bentley Motors in 1998 concerning the trade mark ‘Bentley’ that the clothing firm had registered in 1982, and in 2018, after years of dispute and negotiations, launched proceedings in the High Court. Following the court ruling, Bentley Motors can [...]Read more
- Posted by TMR TMR on November 09, 2020 / Posted in NewsAs the end of the Brexit transition period edges ever closer, new guidance has just been released by the IPO, in relation to intellectual property rights post 31 December 2020.As the end of the Brexit transition period edges ever closer, new guidance has just been released by the IPO, in relation to intellectual property rights post 31 December 2020. The document ensures to protect EU intellectual property rights, in the UK, after Brexit. It sets out detailed information regarding all types of intellectual property which will operate differently from 1 st January 2021. In regard to trade marks, the document reads that comparable UK trade mark rights for all [...]Read more
- Posted by TMR TMR on November 09, 2020 / Posted in NewsJaden Smith’s shoe collaboration with New Balance was on its road to success, however that was put on pause after it received allegations of trade mark infringement from the Authentic Brand Group LLC (ABG).Jaden Smith’s shoe collaboration with New Balance was on its road to success, however that was put on pause after it received allegations of trade mark infringement from the Authentic Brand Group LLC (ABG). The complaint was filed this week, with claims that that the collaboration appears to be misleading consumers that it holds connections to ABG’s Vision Streetwear brand. As the trainer carries the name Vision Racer, ABG have argued that they have secured the [...]Read more
- Posted by TMR TMR on October 30, 2020 / Posted in NewsA new Sony trade mark has just been revealed and has encouraged speculations ahead of the release of the PlayStation 5, which is set to drop in the upcoming month.A new Sony trade mark has just been revealed and has encouraged speculations ahead of the release of the PlayStation 5, which is set to drop in the upcoming month. A trade mark was filed with the European Intellectual Property Office and bears the name “Soho Engine”. Unfortunately, the latter does not present a great level of detail, thus only leaving fans with room for speculation. Many suspect that the mark could be in relation to backward compatibility with Sony’s [...]Read more
- Posted by TMR TMR on October 19, 2020 / Posted in NewsNintendo have just launched their first copyright strike against TikTok/ Twitch star ‘Pokeprincxss’'Nintendo have just launched their first copyright strike against TikTok/ Twitch star ‘Pokeprincxss’. With a following of 1.9 million people on TikTok and 50,000 on Twitch, the star has gathered a large social media presence. Her name however, provided Nintendo with reasoning to issue a cease and desist letter to LegalZoom, whom trade marked her username. The likely objection appears obvious as there is high resemblance between the TikTok star’s name and the Pokémon name. [...]Read more
- Posted by TMR TMR on October 19, 2020 / Posted in NewsNike is suing LA Streetwear brand ‘Warren Lotas’ over high resemblance of their shoe designOne of the most dominant shoe brands just filed a lawsuit for trade mark infringement against LA-based brand Warren Lotas. The suit was filed on Wednesday night and implies the potential infringement of their ‘Dunk sneakers’, as the streetwear company’s shoes bear a large resemblance. As per Nike’s claim, the brand insists that Warren Lotas’ shoe is “confusingly similar” to Nike’s world-famous swoosh logo. Warren Lotas haven’t had [...]Read more
- Posted by TMR TMR on October 19, 2020 / Posted in NewsWhether you wish to expand your DIY skills or simply save some money, embroidering/ printing another brand’s logo onto an unrelated item of clothing could prove itself controversial in the world of IPWhether you wish to expand your DIY skills or simply save some money, embroidering/ printing another brand’s logo onto an unrelated item of clothing could prove itself controversial in the world of IP. The underlying purpose of a trade mark is to provide the owner with exclusive rights of protection. However, there is also the less obvious purpose of protecting the consumer. So, if one were to sell an unbranded piece of clothing with a self- embroidered Nike logo for example, this [...]Read more