Given the volume of trademark applications filed with the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, it is no surprise that several examiners are tasked to manage and review the substantive … [Read more...] about Singapore: Examination of Companion Trademark Applications
Protective over purple: Can you trade mark a colour?
Brand protection is a curious business at times. Never more so than in the world of chocolate. It is a world in which particular identifying features of the packaging or product are, in the eyes of … [Read more...] about Protective over purple: Can you trade mark a colour?
Aldi’s Cuthbert the Caterpillar returns – with a slight change
Last month, we discussed M&S suing Aldi for trademark infringement over its Colin the Caterpillar cake. Now Aldi has brought back its Colin lookalike, Cuthbert the Caterpillar, but with a slightly … [Read more...] about Aldi’s Cuthbert the Caterpillar returns – with a slight change
Colin vs Cuthbert: M&S to sue Aldi for trademark infringement
Marks & Spencer is taking Aldi to court to protect its beloved Colin the Caterpillar cake, after the discounter decided it wanted a slice of the action and began selling 'Cuthbert the … [Read more...] about Colin vs Cuthbert: M&S to sue Aldi for trademark infringement
The UKIPO’s AI-powered trade mark tool enters beta testing
Back in May 2020, we blogged that the UKIPO was testing an artificial intelligence driven tool to help the public apply for trade marks. The UKIPO has now announced a public beta test. The UKIPO … [Read more...] about The UKIPO’s AI-powered trade mark tool enters beta testing
The UKIPO launches AI-powered assessments of trademark applications
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) is testing an AI-driven tool to help the public apply for trademarks. The UKIPO's tool is intended to be similar to Australia's Trade Mark … [Read more...] about The UKIPO launches AI-powered assessments of trademark applications