Messi vs. Massi: When Similar Names Don’t Mean Confusion

The Messi vs. Prime dispute isn’t the only trademark battle Lionel Messi has had to fight!
In 2011, Lionel Messi filed an application with EUIPO for the word – figurative mark “MESSI”, primarily for clothing, footwear and sports goods.
Bad Faith in Trademark Law: When Registration Goes Too Far

Do you know when a trademark registration is considered to be in a bad faith?
This is a situation where somebody registers a trademark not to use it, but to harm others, block competition or profit from others’ reputation. Such registration constitutes grounds for invalidation of a trademark.
The Safe Zone: How to Avoid Trade Dress Trouble

The battle between Messi’s Más+ and Logan Paul’s Prime highlights a high-stakes question: How close can you get to a competitor’s look before it becomes illegal? ⚖️
File Before You Fly: Tesla’s Costly Trademark Lesson

Even the world’s most innovative companies can hit a wall when they forget one simple rule: File before you fly. 🚀
Messi vs. Prime: The Bottle Battle Ends in Truce

Do you remember the “bottle battle” between Lionel Messi and Logan Paul’s Prime Hydration? Well, they’ve finally called a truce! 🤝✨
Tesla’s Cybercab Problem: When a Trademark Comes Too Late

Trouble in the automotive world… and it’s all because of a new vehicle unveiled by Tesla! 📉
Tesla recently revealed its autonomous robotaxi called Cybercab, but… there was a problem with its trademark. 🛑⚖️