Legal Updates - Page 12
Batman logo fights off trademark invalidity action at EU’s General Court
Caped crusader emerges victorious after dispute with Italian designer at Luxembourg court
Ed Sheeran copyright dispute underscores fine line between using generic elements and copying
UK courts won’t allow artists to monopolise common musical elements, but musicians must still be careful not to infringe earlier works, write Ashfords lawyers Carl Steele and Chris Fotheringham
The laws of fashion: landmark luxury cases to watch in 2023
Foley & Lardner's Jeff Greene and Matt Witsman delve into the key luxury cases affecting the fashion, apparel and beauty field this year
Cheesemakers refused trademark for ‘emmentaler’ by EU court
German public see it as a type of cheese as opposed to its geographical origin
Can ‘honest concurrent use’ offer a viable defence to a besieged brand?
Fladgate senior associate Ben Milloy examines the recent trademark tussle between dating apps Match and Muzmatch
A brand new world – protecting trademarks in the virtual era
Sudeshna Banerjee of K&S Partners offers insights and strategies for brands to navigate the NFT landscape
US Supreme Court rules against Andy Warhol Foundation in dispute with photographer
Court rejects fair use defence in closely watched copyright case over photo of music icon Prince licensed to Condé Nast
Gilead prevails against US government in billion-dollar patent trial
In an unusual move, the federal government had accused the biotech firm of infringing its patents related to HIV prevention
Branding through talent: foreign employee recruitment for the US fashion industry
Foley & Lardner's Norka Lecca reviews the key US visa categories and requirements luxury fashion employers should know
Metaverse advertising: applying old rules to a brave new world
Metaverse advertising issues are not new but they do present heightened risks, write DLA Piper lawyers John Wilks and Hannah Potter
IP and fashion’s runway to gamification in India
Luxury online gaming is growing globally and new regulations in India may help spur activity, writes Remfry & Sagar lawyer Radha Khera.
Is the global legal industry fit for purpose?
Real strategic innovation is needed if law firms want to fend off competition from the Big Four and other new entrants, writes Global Financial Regulatory Institute CEO Linda Lowson
Businesses must better understand their ESG obligations to employees
Employers are not fully adhering to ESG-related employment legislation and guidance, write William Fry lawyers Catherine O'Flynn and Eimear O'Leary
Supermarket sweep for Lidl as it wins battle with Tesco over their logos
Budget chain secures comprehensive victory against rival in clash over yellow circle and blue background logos
CAFC overturns two district court decisions in cases involving Philip Morris and Dell
Breather for vape pen seller in dispute with tobacco titan as case remanded back to the district court; second case relates to patent for digital storage