Overview The EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) granted German spirits giant Mast-Jägermeister SE a victory in a trademark dispute with Italian drinks producer Polini Group. Polini Group attempted to register their brand Alten Kräuterfrau. Jägermeister...
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Columbia’s Textbook Case of Trademark Infringement
Overview: Columbia Sportswear claims Columbia University violated a June 2023 agreement, and seeks to school the university in trademark law. How might consumer surveys make the grade in court? A Textbook Case of Trademark Infringement...
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What is the LaFuss about LaFuFu and Labubu? Doll Battle Brewing
Overview: The maker of Labubu dolls, Pop Mart, launches a trademark complaint against makers of dupe Lafufu dolls. How might consumer surveys address La-fuss? LaFACTS: The Rise of Fake Collectibles: Labubu and Lafufu Beijing-based toy...
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How Courts and Consumer Perception Shape Luxury Fashion IP – Boatkin vs Birkin
Overview: Sewing dissent: When bag makers incorporate the hardware and design of a Hermès bag, are they infringing on design trademarks? How might consumer surveys stitch together a case? Trademark infringement and intellectual property disputes...
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Dupe Culture Clash with Trademark Law
Overview: “Dupes” are more than just knockoffs; they’re a phenomenon. How might consumer surveys help mitigate the trademark clash between dupes and the original brands? What Are Dupes? Dupe is slang for “duplicate,” and it...
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