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Frank Zappa, man, legend, trademark 2 July 2010
The widow of Zappa goes after festival.
The basics 2 July 2010
What is a trade mark and what does it do?
Google Adwords and Trade Marks 2 July 2010
This article takes a brief look at the recent ECJ ruling on the use of trade marks in Google Adwords and related advertising or 'sponsored link' services.
CONSECUENCIAS DE LA NO PROTECCION DE MARCAS 1 July 2010
The reasons for protecting a trade mark and the negative consequences.
Union Carbide - it's all in a name 7 June 2010
7 people have recently been convicted of 'negligence' regarding the massive killer gas leak in Bhopal.
EA Sports sued for trade mark infringement 7 June 2010
Over use of the word 'active'
DOS EMPRESAS DIFERENTES PUEDEN EXPLOTAR DOS MARCAS 4 June 2010
Fundamentalmente, este texto trata básicamente de una novedad producida recientemente, en el sistema jurídico español, concretamente en la materia relativa al derecho de marcas, relata una sentencia emitida por el Tribunal Supremo, indicando, que ha si
VENTJAS DE LA PROTECCIÓN DE UNA MARCA 3 June 2010
Spanish - benefits of protection of a trade mark.
Google Adwords and Trade Marks 1 June 2010
This article takes a brief look at the recent ECJ ruling on the use of trade marks in Google Adwords and related advertising or 'sponsored link' services.
Perfume comparison lists trade mark infringement 1 June 2010
The court of appeal has begrudgingly followed the ECJ's ruling regarding lists of comparable perfumes.
Taxation 1 June 2010
How much is your trademark worth?
Trademark Infringement 1 June 2010
What is trade mark infringement and what are the relevant tests?
Notificar 31 May 2010
Una marca similar - Si tú tienes una marca registrada en Reino Unido o en Estados Unidos.
First past the post 12 May 2010
I own a Trade Mark but How will I know if a similar mark is filed to mine?
Assigning and Licensing a trade mark 8 May 2010
If you own a trade mark what then? What about a licence or an assignment
Why a trade mark needs to be distinctive 8 May 2010
It seems like a good idea at the time but descriptive marks can often fail
More questions on Google and Transparency 29 April 2010
The adwords cases went one step further to clarification as Justice Arnold delivered his response to the ECJ's reponses to his 10 questions. With one matter outstanding its only a matter of time before its put to bed for now!
Tea Party Trade Mark dispute 18 April 2010
Who owns the rigths to the mark " Tea Party?" A question that is due to be resolved on 6th December 2010 in US District Court West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
All we hear is... 6 April 2010
Music producer sues Lady Gaga, sues music producer...
US - Tiffany v eBay - the reasons 6 April 2010
A brief couple of soundbites outlining the reasons
Frank Zappa, man, legend, trademark 2 July 2010
The widow of Zappa goes after festival.
The basics 2 July 2010
What is a trade mark and what does it do?
Google Adwords and Trade Marks 2 July 2010
This article takes a brief look at the recent ECJ ruling on the use of trade marks in Google Adwords and related advertising or 'sponsored link' services.
CONSECUENCIAS DE LA NO PROTECCION DE MARCAS 1 July 2010
The reasons for protecting a trade mark and the negative consequences.
Union Carbide - it's all in a name 7 June 2010
7 people have recently been convicted of 'negligence' regarding the massive killer gas leak in Bhopal.
EA Sports sued for trade mark infringement 7 June 2010
Over use of the word 'active'
DOS EMPRESAS DIFERENTES PUEDEN EXPLOTAR DOS MARCAS 4 June 2010
Fundamentalmente, este texto trata básicamente de una novedad producida recientemente, en el sistema jurídico español, concretamente en la materia relativa al derecho de marcas, relata una sentencia emitida por el Tribunal Supremo, indicando, que ha si
VENTJAS DE LA PROTECCIÓN DE UNA MARCA 3 June 2010
Spanish - benefits of protection of a trade mark.
Google Adwords and Trade Marks 1 June 2010
This article takes a brief look at the recent ECJ ruling on the use of trade marks in Google Adwords and related advertising or 'sponsored link' services.
Perfume comparison lists trade mark infringement 1 June 2010
The court of appeal has begrudgingly followed the ECJ's ruling regarding lists of comparable perfumes.
Taxation 1 June 2010
How much is your trademark worth?
Trademark Infringement 1 June 2010
What is trade mark infringement and what are the relevant tests?
Notificar 31 May 2010
Una marca similar - Si tú tienes una marca registrada en Reino Unido o en Estados Unidos.
First past the post 12 May 2010
I own a Trade Mark but How will I know if a similar mark is filed to mine?
Assigning and Licensing a trade mark 8 May 2010
If you own a trade mark what then? What about a licence or an assignment
Why a trade mark needs to be distinctive 8 May 2010
It seems like a good idea at the time but descriptive marks can often fail
More questions on Google and Transparency 29 April 2010
The adwords cases went one step further to clarification as Justice Arnold delivered his response to the ECJ's reponses to his 10 questions. With one matter outstanding its only a matter of time before its put to bed for now!
Tea Party Trade Mark dispute 18 April 2010
Who owns the rigths to the mark " Tea Party?" A question that is due to be resolved on 6th December 2010 in US District Court West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
All we hear is... 6 April 2010
Music producer sues Lady Gaga, sues music producer...
US - Tiffany v eBay - the reasons 6 April 2010
A brief couple of soundbites outlining the reasons