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USPTO v Booking.com: Whether a “.com” can transform a generic mark into a registrable trademark under the Lanham Act

USPTO v Booking.com: Whether a “.com” can transform a generic mark into a registrable trademark under the Lanham Act

04 Aug 2020by Ben Natter
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Stepping to Different Beats: How the “step-by-step” test led to different outcomes for Apple’s “Beats” trademark in Singapore and Australia

Stepping to Different Beats: How the “step-by-step” test led to different outcomes for Apple’s “Beats” trademark in Singapore and Australia

24 Jul 2018by Alban Kang & Gene Kwek
Alban Kang and Gene Kwek, Bird & Bird ATMD This article focuses on two trademark opposition actions in Singapore and Australia by Apple’s subsidiary Beats Electronics LLC against LG Electronics concerning the same trademarks...
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Significant Trademark Decisions in 2017: Free Speech Trumps Lanham Act’s Restrictions on Disparaging and Scandalous Trademarks

Significant Trademark Decisions in 2017: Free Speech Trumps Lanham Act’s Restrictions on Disparaging and Scandalous Trademarks

24 Jul 2018by Ben Natter
Ben Natter, Haug Partners LLP
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Preparing for the Changing Trademark Landscape in Canada

Preparing for the Changing Trademark Landscape in Canada

24 Jul 2018by Cynthia Rowden & Meghan Dillon
Cynthia Rowden and Meghan Dillon, Bereskin & Parr LLP
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Trademarks 2018: Roundtable

Trademarks 2018: Roundtable

24 Jul 2018by Allan Poulter & Elliot Papageorgiou & Geert Glas & Janice M Bereskin
Who’s Who Legal brings together Allan Poulter at Bird & Bird, Elliot Papageorgiou at Clyde & Co, Geert Glas at Allen & Overy and Janice Bereskin at Bereskin & Parr LLP to discuss issues facing trademarks lawyers and their...
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"Likelihood of Confusion": A Legal Fiction in Need of Reform

"Likelihood of Confusion": A Legal Fiction in Need of Reform

20 Jul 2017by WWL Editorial
Daniel R Bereskin QC, Bereskin & Parr LLP Daniel Bereskin QC at Bereskin & Parr explores the problematic nature of “likelihood of confusion” when it comes to assessing unfair competition in the trademarks space. 
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Making Sense of the "Grey" in Grey Goods

Making Sense of the "Grey" in Grey Goods

20 Jul 2017by WWL Editorial
Mary Still, Dean Gerakiteys and Mathew Fenwick, Clayton Utz Mary Still, Dean Gerakiteys and Mathew Fenwick at Clayton Utz explore the judicial interpretation of various sections of the Australian Trade Marks Act 1995 in relation to "grey...
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Trademarks 2017: Discussion

Trademarks 2017: Discussion

20 Jul 2017by WWL Editorial
Who’s Who Legal brings together Tim Golder at Allens and Julia Anne Matheson at Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner to discuss recent developments in the field of trademarks, the increasing demand for global services and growing...
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When is the Right Time for a Facelift?

When is the Right Time for a Facelift?

20 Jul 2017by WWL Editorial
John Olsen, Locke Lord LLP John Olsen at Locke Lord discusses the new reform package for European trademarks, recently adopted by the European Parliament, and how it may have provided businesses with the opportunity to revive their brands. 
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Counterfeits, Privilege, Registration Procedures, Tobacco and French Signs – The Impact of Changing Canadian Laws

Counterfeits, Privilege, Registration Procedures, Tobacco and French Signs – The Impact of Changing Canadian Laws

19 Aug 2016by WWL Editorial
By Cynthia Rowden, Bereskin & Parr Canada is in the midst of a whirlwind of legislative activity centred around trademark and brand protection. Brand owners should ensure that they are not only taking advantage of new options to protect their...
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