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The Oympic games are a huge event both for sports and for commercial stakeholders, with many frustrated at their delay from 2020. Puma's attempts to file Olympic related keywords have angered the US Olmypic committee, who own the official Olympic trademarks. Although Puma do sponsor athlete and teams, they are not a core sponsor of the games as a whole, with an argument being made that Puma's Olympic trademarks risk commercial revenue from other sponsors.... https://yhoo.it/37Ob5Oy

How long are trademarks valid for? Can I trademark my book? What do I need to protect with a trademark? All these questions are common during the trademark process and you may turn direct to Google to find your answer. ... But with all those blue links staring back at you, it can get overwhelming. Use our comprehensive FAQ section to delve into your key questions and find the answer from experts you can trust. https://trademarkangel.com/faq/

Some trademarks become so well recognized, their reputation extends past their industry. So when a bird seed manufacturer decided to use the word "Tweet" in his own trademark, you would think Twitter are going to have something to say... As predicted, Twitter were all over this case, filing an appeal last week and claiming their reputation would be harmed by this trademark.... https://bit.ly/3qKjB8w

When going into business, your first step should be to secure the identity of your business foundations. Set the building blocks for a strong future by filing for a trademark today. https://trademarkangel.com/

Wireless and wearable technology is the new height of convenience, so its not a surprise that Xiaomi have registered a new trademark for "Flipbuds" Looking at its name, the FlipBuds are likely to be a truly wireless earbuds, which have recently grown in popularity, thanks to the Airpods from Apple. https://bit.ly/3k5xsnr

In the smart wearables market, a new smart watch has been anticipated from OnePlus, with an unknown release date. However this week, the OnePlus Watch design, has surfaced on German Patent and Trademark Office records, suggesting a final date isn't too far off! Listed features show the new watch could feature a heart rate sensor, blood oxygen monitoring, blood pressure monitor, and more.... https://bit.ly/2ZpGwdq

If you use a popular brand as part of your rap name, they are probably going to notice... That's exactly that case in today's story, where a Chicago-based rapper has landed on the receiving end of a lawsuit from Burberry, over his stage name and various elements of his branding. Burberry claims that the name 'Burberry Jesus' was made to take advantage of the brand's popularity despite having no association with the brand itself.... https://bit.ly/3pWNjal

Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford has been in the UK news a lot recently, mainly as part of social campaigns for low income families. Now the 23 year old is set for global superstardom after getting the go-ahead to trademark his name in the US. The move has been fuelled bu billionaire hip-hop entrepreneur Jay-Z, who aims to help Rashford create an American brand.... https://bit.ly/3eUAQPu

Fashion giant Hugo Boss has dropped its legal fight with an artist over his use of the word "boss" in a clothing range. John Charles, a UK artist, planned to launch the merchandise, as a spin-off, from online art lessons he started during the first lockdown. Mr Charles, who ends lessons by saying "Be boss, be kind", said an agreement had been reached over the slogan.... This is great to hear, especially after Hugo Boss have had bad press for how they have protected their trademarks in the past. https://bbc.in/36MgFzH

There's sometimes a benefit in waiting, but in this case a period of no activity has gone against a trademark applicant. A winemaker can’t escape a bid to cancel its 'Purisima' trademark, because it waited too long to argue its challenger didn’t have standing, a trademark tribunal said. https://bit.ly/3m3FDRl

Chicago-based Ferrara Candy Co. has appealed to a federal court against California-based Tops Cannabis, alleging the company has been selling marijuana-infused parodies, of its popular "Nerds" brand and is infringing on its trademark. There apparently have been cases of confusion, where children have ingested the alternative products, making this a case about safety as well as a trademark. The suit is just the latest in a string of cases, filed by longtime candy companies aga...inst edibles producers in various states. https://bit.ly/3nrSzAL

When two companies bare the same name in the same US state, often only one comes out of a disagreement unscathed. In this case, two drone photography companies named "Hoverfly" are locked in a commercial tussle with "Hoverfly Technologies" claiming to be the original trademark user. https://bit.ly/3nbXOUY

Oat milk brand Oatly has been denied a trademark for 'It's like milk but made for humans', because a ruling determined that 'consumers know cow's milk is for calves'. This decision has caused a real debate in the vegan food industry, as it contradicts the EU’s decision to place a ban on companies using terms like ‘cheese-style’ and ‘butter alternative’ to describe plant-based dairy products. Ultimately, this comes down to the perception of what the average consumer understand...s about vegan products. https://bit.ly/2UfNE9v

British Formula 1 driver, Lewis Hamilton has lost a three-year trademark battle with a jeweller who has sold ‘Hamilton’ watches since 1892. Lawyers representing world champion Hamilton, took action against Swiss group 'Hamilton International' in 2017 after it trademarked the ‘Hamilton’ name throughout Europe. Trademark ruling bodies concluded Hamilton, had no natural right to protect his common surname.... https://bit.ly/3m11ngI

Looking to get your trademark sorted in Australia, but need extra time? IP Australia is providing free extensions of time, up to three months, if a deadline cannot be met due to the effects of COVID-19. The period for requesting such an extension, has been extended until 31 January 2021, providing businesses a chance to breathe a little during the application process.... https://bit.ly/2KqUFTm

The differences between a logo trademark and a wordmark, can be very hard to establish in some cases. But it is something you'll need to get right to avoid issues in the future. Here's a guide on how to use the correct mark to avoid a refusal!... https://bit.ly/2Yd4xlS

When you hear or see the word Insta, does that bring to mind a brand or just the word "instant"... In the view of Instagram, a trademark application for an app called "Instakarma" infringes on their brand identity. According to the appeal, it is stated there is a deceptive level of similarity between the two marks.... https://lawstreetmedia.com//instagram-opposes-instakarma-/

The growth of e-commerce, has led to many brands that would have only been able to trade in a small area of the global market, to now be sell abroad. This causes business owners many challenges, in understanding how to make their trademark unique enough to be approved. Our detailed blog, explores the varying standards of distinctiveness in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Singapore, Canada, and China!... https://bit.ly/32o932b

The world's largest makeup brand, has been taken to task by electronic music star Marshmello, over the use of the word "Mello" in a new range of makeup. Although Marshmello’s existing trademarks do not cover beauty products, the opposition notice states that the use of a similar mark by the beauty manufacturer, infringes on the artist’s turf for expansion into different product ranges. https://bit.ly/32SbkW4

The legal battle between California-based designer Warren Lotas and Nike, took an unexpected turn as Lotas countersued Nike's original trademark trademark infringement claim. Nike previously accused Lotas of copying their trademark designs, with the counter claim suggesting Nike cannot protect certain areas of their design, defining then as "trade dress." https://yhoo.it/3k3dfNt