There is little awareness about the potential source of wealth that IP rights can generate. The real challenge for those who manage IP rights is to identify and manage their…
ip-wiselyMay 28, 2016
The European trade mark practice has implemented the principles laid down in CJEU’s decision "IP Translator" (Case C-307/10). It is important to note that since that decision, the EUTM's goods…
ip-wiselyMay 28, 2016
Influential pop star Beyonce is suing Texas-based company FEYONCE Inc. www.feyonceshop.com for selling t-shirts, tank tops and hoodies bearing the word Feyoncé, and coffee mugs emblazoned with the phrase: ‘He put a ring on…
ip-wiselyApril 28, 2016
The term "Brexit" is an abbreviation of "British Exit" and refers to Britain's hypothetical departure from the European Union. This post is not intended to enter into a discussion on…
ip-wiselyMarch 28, 2016
It is a pleasure to announce our IPWISELY office in Mexico City is open for business. We welcome IP attorney Rocío Robles in our team and who will be charge of all…
ip-wiselyMarch 28, 2016
According to the European Trademark Regulation, a licensee of a European Union Trademark ("EUTM", formerly CTM), may bring proceedings for infringement only if he has the authorization of the licensor/owner…
ip-wiselyFebruary 28, 2016
The European Union Trademark Reform has been finally adopted. Inter alia, the reform will: Reduce renewal fees for EU trademarks by up to 37 percent; Allow trademark owners to seize counterfeit…
ip-wiselyDecember 28, 2015
The term "Trademark Troll" is less used than "Patent Troll", but trademark trolls do exist and may constitute serious challenges for trademark owners around the world. In short, a "trademark…
ip-wiselyDecember 28, 2015
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new music department following the arrival of Charlotte Wigham, who joined the firm last month bringing with her a wealth of…
ip-wiselyNovember 28, 2015
After several months of discussions and negotiations, the european institutions reached few months ago a political agreement on the European trade mark reform package and, in particular, of the Community Trademark system.…
ip-wiselyOctober 28, 2015
On 1 August 2015, the second set of the updated OHIM's Trademark Guidelines entered into force. As explained in our previous post, the guidelines contain general practical instructions on all…
ip-wiselySeptember 28, 2015
