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- 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 Anna Orchard on October 27, 2020 / Posted in Trade MarksIf you are thinking of setting up and registering your brand for a trade mark then there is a preliminary check that you need before you start the process.If you are thinking of setting up and registering your brand for a trade mark then there is a preliminary check that you need before you start the process. In this article we will explore the essential requirements needed for an application under the UKIPO. Under section 32(2) of the Trade Marks Act 1994, the essential requirements for filing are set out. Once all the details are met then a filing date can be issues against the Mark. Request for registration of a Trade Mark. [...]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
- Posted by TMR TMR on October 19, 2020 / Posted in NewsRapper 21 Savage has recently come out with a claim that he ‘coined’ the phrase ‘Yessirskiii”Rapper 21 Savage has recently come out with a claim that he ‘coined’ the phrase ‘Yessirskiii”, which led him to address other artists on Twitter with the statement that he should receive “50 percent of every song” which makes use of his phrase. Although the rapper hasn’t made an official case of the matter, it raises a question as to whether he can trade mark the word he claims as his own. The simple use of the term by other artists [...]Read more
- Posted by Anna Orchard on October 05, 2020 / Posted in NewsLegal battle between independent clothes seller and Fashion Giants Hugo Boss explained.Over the course of lockdown, many budding entrepreneurs decided to follow their passions and run small businesses. What some may not have realised is the issues behind setting up a business and the presence of trade mark infringement. This was seen in the recent battle between budding entrepreneur, John Charles, and fashion icons Hugo Boss. Charles ran a small independent clothing line using his tag line: ‘Be Boss, Be Kind’. The addition of the wording ‘Be [...]Read more
- Posted by TMR TMR on October 05, 2020 / Posted in NewsGoat Fashion Ltd is a London based fashion label which has just won their injunction request against U.S. based shoe retailer ‘GOAT Group’, to stop them from selling clothing (class 25)Goat Fashion Ltd is a London based fashion label which has just won their injunction request against U.S. based shoe retailer ‘GOAT Group’, to stop them from selling clothing (class 25). As per the court documents, Goat Group were prevented from selling any apparel which bears the Goat trade mark. The lawsuit for trade mark infringement and breach of contract was filed back in December of last year, with Goat Fashion claiming that they own exclusive rights to the mark, with reference [...]Read more
- Posted by TMR TMR on September 25, 2020 / Posted in NewsLast year, the Chinese Government granted a total of 41 trade marks to companies which hold strong links to Ivanka Trump, and those were reported to be granted 40% faster than the ones which she requested prior to Trump’s election win.Last year, the Chinese Government granted a total of 41 trade marks to companies which hold strong links to Ivanka Trump, and those were reported to be granted 40% faster than the ones which she requested prior to Trump’s election win. Further information also insists that after the President’s eldest daughter met with the minister of Japan, his country approved three separate trade marks, in relation to her business, in a third of the time as opposed to prior their meeting. [...]Read more