Chinese sports manufacturer Fujian Tingfeilong Sports Goods Co. Ltd., recently launched a sports clothing and footwear brand under the name “Uncle Martian.” But for their unoriginal logo, the launch of the brand would not have otherwise captured media headlines. Photos
New country of origin food labeling system
The Times, They Are A Changin’:
From 1 July 2016, new country of origin labeling requirements will become a reality in Australia, with a new food labeling system commencing under the Australian Consumer Law. Both consumers and businesses need to
Socially responsible advertising
On April 6, 2016, the U.K.’s Advertising Standards Authority considered a complaint made against Guccio Gucci SpA regarding a video, which originally appeared on the website at www.thetimes.co.uk. The advert featured several models dancing in a house, clothed in
Trade mark infringement and company names
Following the implementation of the EU trade mark regulation (EUTMR) on March 29, 2016, an EU registered trade mark may now be infringed by use of that trade mark as a trade or company name or as part of a
Monkeys have no (copy)rights
Earlier this year, you may have seen the “monkey selfie” story in the news again, with the United States District Court ruling that a wild macaque cannot own copyright in the photos it took of itself using a camera left
Social listening – are you ready?
One of the keys to a successful social media presence for businesses is real-time engagement and quick response times. “Social listening” can help businesses tap into consumer sentiment in order to engage with their audience effectively and to elevate their
New federal cause of action for trade secret theft
On April 27, 2016, Congress broke new ground in federal law, passing the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016. Once it receives the expected signature from the President, the DTSA will create a federal private cause of action for misappropriation
Chinese trade mark decision creates greater certainty for manufacturers
There has been ongoing uncertainty over whether brand owners who manufacture branded goods in China, but do not sell those products in China, could infringe a Chinese trade mark registration held by a third party in that country.
A recent
CPB expands information sharing to address counterfeit imports
On September 18, 2015, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) published a final rule that allows for increased information sharing between CBP and trademark owners in cases of importation of merchandise suspected of bearing counterfeit marks. The new rule, which