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WHAT IS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY?
According to the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO, Intellectual Property is the sum of the right related to literary, artistic and scientific works, interpretations of performers and performances of radiofusion, inventions in all fields of human activity, industrial designs and utility models, industrial, commercial and service trademarks, as well as geographical denominations, protection against unfair competition and all other rights that rises from the intellectual activity in the industrial, scientific, literary and artistic fields. The legal protection of these creations of the human mind guarantees to its creator the recognition and financial benefit from the product invented or created. ROCHA BARBOSA is here to assist you on all fields of intellectual property and ensure your rights.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Corporate leaders revealed; INTA discusses Annual Meeting plans; USTR Special 301 released; and much moreby Victoria Arnold-Rees on April 28, 2024 at 9:00 am
Everything we covered on WTR over the past seven days, and all you need to know from the world of trademarks to set yourself up for the start of another busy week.
- Why the USPTO’s Lawful Use rule is well past its primeby Chelsie Spencer on April 27, 2024 at 10:00 am
In this week’s opinion, Ritter Spencer Cheng’s Chelsie Spencer argues that, by insisting that cannabis-related marks must be for use in lawful commerce, the USPTO is overstepping its statutory authority and applying its own rules inconsistently.
- Big Five tech US litigation data: Metaby Sam Lovatt on April 26, 2024 at 2:30 pm
We analyse Meta US court data as part of a mini-series examining trademark litigation involving the Big Five tech firms.
- Barbie brand value rises; Louis Vuitton launches NFT; Scotch Whisky Association celebrates raid – news digestby Louise Newstead,Tim Lince,Trevor Little,Victoria Arnold-Rees on April 26, 2024 at 11:52 am
In our latest round-up, we look at World IP Day highlights, the ex-Netflix IP head launching a consultancy, and much more.
- General Court: no likelihood of confusion between identical marks due to dissimilarity of goods and servicesby Nina Ringen,Casper Rathsach on April 26, 2024 at 10:25 am
The Class 41 services covered by Coinbase Global OÜ’s COINBASE mark, including news reporting, were not similar to the digital and financial services provided under Coinbase’s earlier marks.
- Board of Appeal applies neutralisation principle in dispute between chocolate manufacturersby Gertrud Metsa on April 26, 2024 at 10:08 am
The decision showcases the application of the EU principle of neutralisation, with the board finding that there was no likelihood of confusion between WEISS and WISE for chocolate products due to the conceptual difference between the marks.