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…

Influential pop star Beyonce is suing Texas-based company FEYONCE Inc. 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…

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

Interesting short article appeared on the Benelux Trademark Office Blog about Fashion, Trademarks and how to increase brand value in the the design field: to read it, click right here.