Indy’s Dive into Legal Waters: FullBeauty Brands, Inc. Faces Trademark Lawsuit over Swimwear Indianapolis, Indiana – FullBeauty Brands Inc. has been accused of trademark infringement in a lawsuit filed by Pennsylvania-based Global Trademarks Inc. The lawsuit alleges that certain swimsuits marketed by FullBeauty Brands and affiliated entities bear a striking resemblance to designs owned by competitors. Global Trademarks, operating under the umbrella of Swim USA, claims ownership of […]
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EU criticised; Russia concerns; Dominican Republic and Uzbekistan removed – takeaways from USTR Special 301 Report WTR presents findings from the 2024 edition of the USTR's Special 301 Report, the fourth to be released under the Biden administration.
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Board of Appeal applies neutralisation principle in dispute between chocolate manufacturers The decision showcases the application of the EU principle of neutralisation, with the board finding that there was no likelihood of confusion between WEISS and WISE for chocolate products due to the conceptual difference between the marks. 
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General Court: no likelihood of confusion between identical marks due to dissimilarity of goods and services The Class 41 services covered by Coinbase Global OÜ’s COINBASE mark, including news reporting, were not similar to the digital and financial services provided under Coinbase’s earlier marks. 
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Barbie brand value rises; Louis Vuitton launches NFT; Scotch Whisky Association celebrates raid – news digest In our latest round-up, we look at World IP Day highlights, the ex-Netflix IP head launching a consultancy, and much more.
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