Premier Inn Wins ‘Rest Easy’ Trademark Battle Against easyGroup
British hotel giant Premier Inn has won a major trademark case against easyGroup, which owns among other things the easyJet airline. š
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āCold Palmerā Trademarked: Smart Legal Move or Brand Power Play?
English midfielder Cole Palmer has successfully registered his iconic nickname, āCold Palmerā āļø as a trademark with the UK Intellectual Property Office. This move grants Palmer an exclusive commercial control over the term, solidifying his status as commercially-aware. š§
Starbucks Refiles Trademarks in Russia: Comeback or Legal Safeguard?
Starbucks has taken a significant legal step in Russia, formally re-registering its core trademarks with the intellectual property office, Rospatent. The filing secures Starbuckās brand ā including the names “Starbucks Coffee” ā and “Frappuccino” ā for services covering cafes, instant coffee, and loyalty programs until 2034. š”ļø
Can Radiator Grilles Be Trademarks? Mercedes Proves They Can
In 2023, Mercedes applied to the EUIPO to register the following EU figurative trademark covering classes 12 and 28 for car radiator grilles, games and toys, but it was partially rejected on the basis that it depicts the goods and is non-distinctive. š āā
Impossible Foods Loses EU Trademark Battle to Barcelona Bakery
A small Barcelona bakery just pulled off a giant upset against plant-based food giant, Impossible Foods! š¤Æ
TikTokās Trademark Rejected: When Global Fame Meets Local Law
The High Court in Mumbai recently handed down an interesting ruling that backfired in the intellectual property world. š¤Æ
SEA LION vs. SEAT LEON: Why Context Matters in Trademark Disputes
Can the name of a car interfere with the name of an organisation protecting sea lions? š
Jack Dorseyās IP Bombshell: End of an Era or Start of a Debate?
‘Delete all IP law’. This was the tweet recently posted by Jack Dorsey – Twitter founder and former CEO of Square shocked the tech world by posting a tweet that to many sounds like a manifesto for anarchy in the digital era.
Snapās āSpectaclesā Win: Turning a Trademark Setback into Strategy
Imagine launching innovative AR glasses called “Spectacles,” only for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to say the name isn’t unique enough for a brand.
Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal: When Personal Moments Trigger Corporate Chaos
A kiss cam is just some harmless fun until it captures a moment that sends shockwaves through a billion-dollar company.