The European Parliament and Council adopted the new Regulation On 23 April 2024, Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and...
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By the Trade Marks Group at Bird & Bird
From 1 May 2024, changes to the Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration Act 2006 (GI Act) in New Zealand will be...
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Green trade marks are trade marks that include any word related to the environment (such as “sustainable”, “eco”, “environment” or...
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With the famous Grand National race recently coming to an end, this year’s winner, I Am Maximus, has quickly become a household name....
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With sustainability and green claims being a key focus for many brands globally, the number of “green filings” has risen exponentially as...
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Case Note: Steam Vac Cleaning Systems Pty Ltd v SV Equipment Pty Ltd [2024] FCA 68 Background Steam Vac Cleansing Systems Pty Ltd (SVCS)...
Brand identity and protection has never been more important for the hotels and hospitality industry in the post-pandemic tourism surge....
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On 23 February 2024, five judges of the Federal Court of Australia overturned an award of damages against an e-marketplace provider,...
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In a case centred around the iconic Dutch biscuit – the stroopwafel – the highest trademark court of the Benelux recently gave some...