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WTO reverses parts of previous decision in EU-China intellectual property dispute
Date: July 21, 2025
(Reuters) -World Trade Organization arbitrators on Monday reversed part of a previous panel decision that had rejected the European Union's claims that China had violated the global watchdog's rules...
Rubik's Cube owner loses trademark battle with Greek rival
Date: July 9, 2025
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Rubik's Cube owner Spin Master Toys UK on Wednesday lost its battle against a Greek rival as Europe's second-highest court annulled trademarks related to the shape...
EU Court rules 'I love' sign cannot be trademarked for clothing
Date: July 9, 2025
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European General Court on Wednesday ruled against German company sprd.netrd.net in its bid to trademark the "I love" sign, with a heart symbolizing 'love,' for clothing items...
Birkenstock cracks down on fakes in India, court-ordered factory visits held, sources say
Date: July 6, 2025
By Arpan Chaturvedi NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Indian court-appointed legal representatives inspected small-scale factories in recent weeks to seize suspected counterfeit Birkenstock footwear, after the...
EU takes China to WTO over high-tech patent royalties
Date: January 20, 2025
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission filed a complaint at the World Trade Organization on Monday against what it said was China's "unfair and illegal" practice of setting worldwide royalty...
The importance of intellectual property protection for businesses
Date: February 15, 2024
The importance of intellectual property protection for businesses Introduction: In the fast-paced and competitive world of business, safeguarding intellectual property (IP) has become increasingly crucial. Intellectual property encompasses a wide range of intangible assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. This blog post delves into the significance of intellectual property protection for businesses, analyzing...