Intellectual Property News

Eagle eyed gaming fans have noticed that Nintendo has registered a new trade mark for Donkey Kong raising hopes amongst gamers that a new Donkey Kong may be imminent, one year afte...

A nine year old fashion brand “Rhode” has issued a claim for alleged trade mark infringement against American model and socialite Hailey Bieber over the launch of her new skin care...

Luxury German brand Audi have issued a claim in a Munich court against Chinese EV manufacturer Nio for alleged infringement. Electric Smart car manufacturer Nio are currently e...

Paramount Pictures is facing an allegation of copyright infringement over the release of Top Gun: Maverick last month. Paramount Pictures is being sued by the family of the late...

Oatly, the Swedish oat milk giant has had part of its “WOW NO COW” trade mark trimmed by a federal judge in Ohio. Oatly filed a claim against D’s Naturals back in 2017 on the gr...

Earlier this month, a case decided by the Italian Supreme Court determined whether the slogan “500% Fiat” can be protected by copyright. The author of the slogan sued Italian c...

Vogue isn’t just a magazine, it’s also a small village located in Cornwall home to a local pub called The Star Inn at Vogue, which received a letter from the famous fashion magazin...

In a decision that could have far reaching consequences for online commerce and businesses that sell on Amazon, the Court of Appeal in London has overturned an earlier decision of ...

Taco John’s have brought a trade mark infringement claim against a new Mexican restaurant called “Taco Chon”. The new restaurant has outlets in both Burnsville and St Cloud, Minnes...

Global fashion giant Zara claims House of Zana has an “identical brand”, and has launched action at a tribunal. Owner of House of Zana, Amber Kotrri started the small fashion compa...

British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran had returned to the High Court in London to defend the 2017 hit song “Shape of You”. Grime artist Sami Chokri and music producer Ross O’Donoghu...

German athletic shoe manufacturer Adidas is suing California-based Fashion Nova for trade mark infringement in relation to its Stan Smith trainer. This is the second complaint made...