The Latest Updates In Global IP & Technology Law

E-commerce platforms are full of Chinese traders selling foreign cosmetic products they purchased at a lower price outside China. These branded goods are sold without the trademark owner’s consent for a much lower price than that of the official retailer. The consequences of such so-called “parallel imports” are well-known: the foreign brand and its official…… Continue Reading The post China: Alternative Strategies to Trademark Enforcement against Parallel Import of Cosmetics by Unauthorized Sellers appeared first on Global IP & Technology Law Blog.

The Metaverse trademark hype is on. Companies are increasingly focusing their attention on developing Metaverses, and big brands are entering the Metaverse through gaming, social networks and virtual commerce. They need to also secure the appropriate IP rights to protect their brands in this emerging new virtual market place. Fashion brands are thus filing trademark…… Continue Reading The post China: Metaverse and Chinese Trademark Filings appeared first on Global IP & Technology Law Blog.

The conflict in Ukraine on 24 February prompted a number of European measures in many fields, including intellectual property. The Russian government responded by taking initiatives in this area as well. What are these measures and their consequences? Measures taken by the EUIPO and the EPO The European offices reacted with a speed that deserves…… Continue Reading The post Ukraine: Intellectual Property as a War Weapon appeared first on Global IP & Technology Law Blog.

In a potentially industry-changing ruling, Judge Gilliam of the Northern District of California ruled that amendments to click-wrap agreements, like Dropbox’s terms of use, are invalid unless the user had to manifest assent through some act more than continued use of the service: Defendant essentially argues that it contracted for the right to change the…… Continue Reading The post Bombshell Ruling Puts Amendments to Click-Wrap and Terms of Use Agreements in Question appeared first on Global IP & Technology Law Blog.

As reported in our previous article published in 2019, the Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) have been focussing for some time on protecting children and young persons through their regulation of gambling advertising. Under the current rules, gambling ads are prohibited only if they appeal ‘particularly’ to under-18s, which CAP considers means if an ad…… Continue Reading The post Crackdown on Gambling Ads Featuring Sports Stars: New Advertising Rules appeared first on Global IP & Technology Law Blog.