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‘Castel’ trademark fine suspended by China’s Supreme Court
A fine of CNY34m (US$5.6m) which was levied on Castel, the French wine group over a trademark dispute with the local Chinese wine distributor, Panati Wine (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, was suspended by the Supreme Court of China. Castel announced this week that they had successfully blocked the fine after an appeal was filed in the Supreme Court towards the end of 2013. (さらに…)
Move to trademark the phrase “Redskins Hog Rinds” rejected by USPTO
The USPTO has rejected a recent move to trademark the phrase “REDSKINS HOG RINDS” to be used in connection with pork rinds. It was rejected on the basis of Trademark Act Section 2(a), which states that the applied-for mark consists of or includes matter which may disparage or bring into contempt or disrepute persons, institutions, beliefs or national symbols. The decision also mentioned that there are about five definitions in the dictionary which refers the word “Redskins” as either offensive, slang, disparaging or taboo. (さらに…)
Trademark infringement lawsuit with Under Armour and Nike settled
An amicable settlement has been reached between ‘Under Armour’ and ‘Nike Inc.’ over a trademark infringement lawsuit in which the Baltimore-based sports apparel brand accused its competitor of illegally using versions of its “I Will” slogan. (さらに…)
NJ Transit struggling to register its logos after erroneous lapse
Failing to renew its trademarks before a 2012 deadline including a 6-month grace period, NJ Transit is hurrying to register its seven trademarks — including its well-known orange, magenta and blue bands — with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (さらに…)
Trademark Piracy irritates Samaki Samaki Restaurant in Tanzania
The Tanzanian local restaurant chain, Samaki Samaki has welcomed those who are interested in becoming a franchise with them instead of using their trademark to tarnish their image. (さらに…)
Amazon loses trademark infringement case with cosmetics retailer ‘Lush’
Ruling against the online retailer Amazon, the High Court pronounced that Amazon had in fact breached the trademark of cosmetics company Lush by trying to divert the customers to similar products through online search results. (さらに…)
‘Glee’ trademark case lost by Fox and could be banned in the UK
After the High Court ruled that the TV show ‘Glee’ violates a club owner’s trademark on the name, it is likely that the hit TV show produced by Fox could be banned in the UK. (さらに…)
“Vodka” trademark claimed by Russia
In line with the international practice of protecting terms such as ‘Scotch whisky’, ‘Champagne’ and ‘Parma ham’, the Russia’s patent office has ruled that the term “Russian vodka” can be applied only to vodka produced according to established criteria within the boundaries of Russia itself. (さらに…)
Jack Wills Wins trademark infringement battle With House Of Fraser
Casual clothing maker, Jack Wills has won a legal battle with House of Fraser after the department store used a similar logo to the brand’s distinctive pigeon in a top hat. Jack Wills, the clothing brand favored by Prince Harry and other public school students is often seen by fashion conscious youngsters as giving them a sense of status class, wealth, and even education. (さらに…)
Shop owner forced rename his shop after trouble over trademark
Representatives for Lakeland, a shop based in Erneside Shopping Centre asked Martin Cheshire of Lakeland House and Home on High Street that the name of his store was an “infringement” on their client’s trademark. (さらに…)
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