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Amazon lawsuit targets bad actors for invalid trademarks and fake complaints

3rd October 2024
Amazon lawsuit targets bad actors for invalid trademarks and fake complaints. A new lawsuit targets bad actors who obtained invalid trademarks or filed fake complaints in an effort to remove products from the Amazon store. Amazon's Counterfeit Crimes Unit Amazon's Counterfeit Crimes Unit (CCU) has initiated legal action against several individuals who fraudulently obtained invalid trademarks […]
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Amazon Liable for $30.5M In Patent Trial with Acceleration Bay

30th September 2024
Amazon Liable for $30.5M In Patent Trial with Acceleration Bay A jury in the Delaware federal court has determined that Amazon Web Services (AMZN.O) is liable for $30.5 million in damages for infringing on the patent rights related to computer networking and broadcasting technology. The jury concluded that Amazon's CloudFront content delivery system and Virtual […]
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EasyJet parent company EasyGroup loses trademark dispute

11th September 2024
EasyJet parent company EasyGroup loses trademark dispute. EasyJet’s parent company, EasyGroup has lost a trademark dispute (brand theft claim) against a charity shopping website that has “easy” in its name. EasyGroup initiated legal proceedings against Easyfundraising, and it's founder Ian Woodroffe OBE, and the investors known as the Support Group (UK), alleging multiple instances of […]
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Top 5 Trademark Disputes of All Time

18th June 2024
McDonald’s recently lost an EU trademark fight which for now, ends a long-running legal dispute between Irish chain Supermac's and global fast food giant McDonald's. Supermac's, a small Irish takeaway chain, emerged victorious in a legal battle against McDonald's regarding the Big Mac trademark. This success now allows Supermac's to expand its presence by opening outlets […]
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Novo Nordisk Files Multiple Lawsuits in the U.S. for Trademark Infringement

7th June 2024
Novo Nordisk files multiple lawsuits in the U.S. for trademark infringement and false advertising. Novo Nordisk filed a series of lawsuits across the country last week, accusing a number of companies, including weight loss clinics and medical spas, of infringing its trademark rights and improperly promoting its semaglutide products Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus. The pharmaceutical […]
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Intellectual property in Venezuela

4th June 2024
What different types of intellectual property rights exist to protect, inventions, brands and other creations, technology, and proprietary interests in Venezuela?  Since Venezuela withdrew from the Andean Community in 2006, intellectual property rights are regulated by the Industrial Property Law of 1955 (implemented in 1956), which provides protection for trademarks, patents and commercial names and […]
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Intellectual Property Trends

14th March 2024
How have recent advancements in technology changed the intellectual property landscape for clients nationwide and around the world? The IP landscape is constantly changing as technology advancements continue to shape the products and services consumers and businesses use and enjoy. Two decades ago, Napster and pirated MP3s disrupted and upended the music distribution model and, […]
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Trade Mark Litigation in Germany: New Updates

14th March 2024
German Trademark Law also provides protection of unregistered trademarks; however, the requirements for establishing rights based on the mere use are very high.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Trademark Oppositions in Canada

14th March 2024
What is a trademark opposition proceeding? Trademark oppositions are administrative proceedings managed and heard by the Trademarks Opposition Board. The purpose is generally for an individual, company, or organization, to challenge a trademark application of another party to prevent it from becoming registered. This is done to protect their own trademark rights that could be […]
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Understanding Legal Rights and Protections in Savannah

7th March 2024
Navigating the landscape of legal rights and protections can be a daunting task for anyone, more so for residents of Savannah, a city steeped in history and legal precedent.
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