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INTA Enforcement Committee global report on survey evidence in trade mark matters

02 December 2013by Robert Cumming Leave a comment

Consumer perception lies at the heart of trade mark law, but identifying precisely what that might be in a form which satisfies judicial inquiry can prove elusive. Many parties turn […]

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iPit: survey evidence

English court says no to survey evidence in trade mark litigation

31 December 2012by Robert Cumming Leave a comment

Evidence gathered by surveys is often treated with caution.  And if some of the responses given on the Family Fortunes, a long-running British game show, that hesitant approach is not misplaced (“name […]

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iPit: copyright

Internet users definitely not sure about copyright, reports Ofcom

04 December 2012by Robert Cumming Leave a comment

First published on IPKat.com here. As the festive season creeps rapidly upon us, many of us will embrace the spirit of sharing. But, while it is easy to share the […]

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iPit: new gtlds

Scarborough warning for new gtld registrants as government objections published

23 November 2012by Robert Cumming Leave a comment

First published on IPKat.com here. It’s · · · — — — · · · for new gtld registrants now government objections have been published.  ICANN’s Government Advisory Committee haspublished a list of ‘Early Warnings’ by […]

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iPit: new gtlds

The Trademark Clearinghouse and new gtlds – update from Toronto

19 November 2012by Robert Cumming Leave a comment

First published on IPKat.com here. The rumours that the world will end in 2012 might be far-fetched but for brand owners the introduction of new gtlds will change the online world as we […]

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iPit: seniority

Seniority: an update and database harmonisation

01 November 2012by Robert Cumming Leave a comment

First published on IPKat.com here. Several responses have been received to this Kat’s request for assistance (here) in relation to the differences between EU national marks and a Community trade […]

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iPit: seniority

Seniority: a call to arms

26 October 2012by Robert Cumming Leave a comment

First published on IPKat.com here. The absence of case law on a particular legal issue can be taken to mean one of two things depending on whether your drinking vessel […]

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iPit: extended passing off

Extended passing off in music genres: house music v EDM – can IP law become peacemaker?

07 September 2012by Robert Cumming Leave a comment

First published on IPKat.com here. The evolutionary path which has led humans to respond to music is unclear.  And judging by some people’s physical responses to a bit of rhythm[you […]

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iPit: Olympic rights

Does over-zealous enforcement of Olympic rights tarnish the games and the associated brands?

25 July 2012by Robert Cumming Leave a comment

First published on IPKat.com here. So, the Games of the XXX Olympiad also known as The Great Advertising Jamboree  London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games 2012 begin this week.  And as most people know by now, The London […]

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iPit: brand value

Would the value of the Rangers FC brand be improved by a move to England?

24 July 2012by Robert Cumming Leave a comment

First published on IPKat.com here. In the US, franchise models for sports clubs are the norm. A team might up sticks and head a few hundred miles away, change their […]

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