Kylie Minogue takes on Kylie Jenner – what happens when two celebrities have the same name?
4 March 2016
We all love a good post about the Kardashians (see here).
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trade marks
Low or no similarity between marks a matter of semantics – the UK RA case and a call to adopt an avenue of appeal to Appointed Persons under Australian trade marks practice?
21 January 2016
It is no secret that decisions of Appointed Persons (AP) of the UKIPO occupy a special place in our hearts here at IP Whiteboard.
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Too popular for its own good? McDonalds and the famous prefix “MAC”
20 January 2016
In the recent decision of McD Asia Pacific LLC v Sheikhtaba Pty Ltd [2015] ATMO 112, McDonald’s found its famed “MAC” prefix was too popular for its own good, the Delegate of the Registrar of Trade Marks rejecting its opposition to registration of the logo mark MAK FOODS on grounds of deceptive similarity and established reputation.
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Wrong side of the line – more absolute grounds rejections for stripe marks of K-Swiss Inc and Shoe Branding Europe BVBA
18 January 2016
We’ve devoted a lot of time on IP Whiteboard to position marks, particularly in the fashion sector.
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EU trade mark reform – action to take now
15 January 2016
There are some important upcoming changes to Community Trade Mark law and practice due to come into force on 23 March 2016.
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MUSASHI v A-SASHI – healthy competition?
8 December 2015
The appeal from the Federal Circuit Court of Australia in Christian v Société Des Produits Nestlé SA (No 2) [2015] FCAFC 153 concerning infringement of Nestlé’s MUSASHI marks raises interesting questions regarding the nature and scope of relief for trade mark infringement.
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5SOS, Hush Puppies, Cristal, CCs, Guru Denim and much much more – trade mark case law in Australia, New Zealand and the UK – 2015 highlights
8 December 2015
Well, what a year it has been, with so much more in store for 2016.
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Crocodile attacks in New Zealand – Lacoste death rolls Crocodile International again
23 October 2015
New Zealand may have beaten France in the Rugby World Cup quarter finals, but one French sporting icon is winning a strategic branding war in New Zealand.
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Productivity Commission releases roadmap for IP review and calls for submissions
15 October 2015
Last week, the Productivity Commission released the Issues Paper in accordance with its comprehensive review of Australia’s IP regime (Inquiry).
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