Researchers at the University of New South Wales have discovered that wine and coffee byproducts could revolutionise battery technology. This innovative approach not only promises to make batteries more efficient and eco-friendly but also addresses significant sustainability concerns.
Global pop star Katy Perry has won a long-running trade mark dispute with the Sydney-based fashion designer Katie Perry.
The connection between IP and competition law may not be immediately obvious. However, it is important to bear in mind that competition law affects all commercial dealings, including intellectual property transactions.
British luxury fashion house Burberry has recently launched a legal action in the UK High Court against discount retail chain B&M for trade mark infringement and passing off. Burberry alleges that B&M is falsely representing goods sold under its “furberry” pet brand.
The Swedish Patent and Registration Office (PRV) has joined the Madrid e-filing system. This update, which has recently been implemented, allows international trade mark registrations based on Swedish marks to be filed and administered through an online portal provided by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Global pop star Katy Perry has won a long-running trade mark dispute with the Sydney-based fashion designer Katie Perry.
The current economic unrest is straining charities' fundraising, pressuring their income and ability to cover rising overheads. Meanwhile, the digital age, once a vehicle for growth, adds to worries as online fraud and financial crime take a toll both financially and reputationally.
The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the health sector is expanding, aiming to bring personalised healthcare to a broader audience. In the realm of femtech (the term used to define software and services that use technology tailored towards women’s health), AI’s significance is particularly pronounced.
In a recent case, the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) had to consider whether the manufacturer of the famous AGA stoves had legitimate reasons to oppose the activities of a company selling AGA stoves that it had converted to run on electricity rather than on traditional fossil fuels.
The use of "not..." in conjunction with product names has become a contentious issue in law, particularly concerning terms that are legally protected or where certain criteria need to be met in order to use the description.
On the basis of two new cases from the US courts, we have, as a follow-up on our previous article on health-washing, dived into current EU practice to shed light on misleading health claims in the confectionery industry.
In this article, Chris Baume delves into how to protect your intellectual property on social media, the process of trade marking a social media handle, and understanding Instagram trade mark infringement.
The story of part German/part Danish company Haribo's signature gummy bear is a fascinating tale of trade mark protection and legal disputes in the food and drink industry.
Hot on the heels of our recent article, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, the Danish High Court has just reached a decision in which they awarded 23 well known Danish athletes damages for the infringement of their image rights by Bookmaker Bet365.
While we settle in for a summer of major summer sporting events, including the UEFA EURO 2024, the Tour de France, and the Olympic Games in Paris, the European Union is trying its best to stem a troubling increase in illegal sports streaming and counterfeit sporting goods.