How Are Iconic Statues Legally Protected?

Iconic statues such as the FIFA World Cup Trophy, Oscars Statuette, Grammy Award and Claret Jug are safeguarded by a combination of legal protections, which often overlap depending on the jurisdiction. These protections ensure the...

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Beauty Brands and Trade Mark Disputes: Lessons from a Recent NZ Ruling

The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) recently handed down a notable decision regarding a trade mark dispute in the beauty industry. The case involved PIAS Corporation, a Japanese beauty and healthcare company, s...

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Crayola Secures Trade Mark for Iconic Crayon Scent

In a unique development in the world of trade marks, Crayola has recently secured legal protection for the distinctive smell of its crayons. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) officially granted Crayola a trade ...

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Can You Buy or Sell a Trade Mark or a Brand?

When businesses think about assets, they often focus on physical items – buildings, equipment, and stock. However, one of the most valuable assets a company owns is often intangible: its brand and trade marks. But can these be b...

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Legal Update: Evolution of Scandalous Trade Marks

We are pleased to provide an update on a recent decision by the Australian Trade Marks Office regarding the trade mark "ZRO FUX." This case marks a significant development in the interpretation and acceptance of trade marks that m...

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Wine Trade Mark Dispute

Federal Court Ruling: Societe Civile et Agricole du Vieux Chateau Certan v Kreglinger (Australia) Pty Ltd We are pleased to provide an update on a recent decision by the Federal Court of Australia involving a trade mark dispute i...

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