by Gabriel Eze, Associate Introduction However well established a brand may be, it must continue to adopt an intellectual property (IP) strategy that aligns with its business or organizational model and goals otherwise risks missing out on revenue opportunities. Today’s.. Read more
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Intellectual Property
March 17, 2021
Why Businesses Must Avoid Use of Unregistered Trademarks: Risks and Threats to Brand Protection in Nigeria
Intellectual Property
June 23, 2018
Louboutin v Van Haren: Will Van Haren finally see red for allegedly stepping on Louboutin’s red-sole shoe trademark?.
This week on IP Matters, let’s look at the long-running battle between Louboutin and Van Haren over Louboutine’s red-sole trademark. The European Court of Justice’s (ECJ) ruling on 12 June 2018 was in Louboutin’s favour after the ECJ remanded the.. Read more
Intellectual Property
May 5, 2018
Alibaba v. Alibabacoin—When Marketing Crypto Buys You a Lawsuit in Trademark Infringement
This week’s IP Matters takes on Alibaba’s dispute with Alibabacoin, a cryptocurrency company, over use of Alibaba’s registered trademark, ‘Alibaba’ and other marks. Can Alibaba stop Alibabacoin from continuing to market ‘Alibabacoin’ on the Internet? Alibaba is into online retail business,.. Read more