LV Molly Tea Infringement – A Chinese court has ordered popular tea chain Molly Tea to pay Louis Vuitton 10.3 million yuan (approximately US$1.5 million) in damages. The court found that Molly Tea’s floral logo infringed Louis Vuitton’s registered trademarks. The LV Molly Tea Infringement case has attracted considerable attention because the two businesses operate […]
Trademark Non-Use Cancellations in China Now Harder: CNIPA’s New Criteria Trademark Non-Use Cancellations in China Now Harder – In a significant update to trademark enforcement, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has raised the standards for filing non-use cancellation actions under Article 49 of the Trademark Law. As a result, this change directly affects brand […]
Intellectual Property in the Pickleball Industry: Protecting Innovation and Growth Protecting Innovation and Growth in Pickleball – Pickleball is no longer just a backyard game; it has evolved into a booming industry worth millions, fueled by innovative products, professional tournaments, and global appeal. As the sport grows, intellectual property (IP) has become a cornerstone for […]
Bookshop Beats Fashion Titan: The Hermes Showdown. Introduction. Bookshop vs Fashion Titan. Hermes, the Greek God. In this battle, a small bookshop named Hermes in Izmir, Turkey, clashed with the luxury French brand Hermès, spotlighting the complexities of trademark law. The bookshop, owned by Umit Nar, has operated for 15 years and draws its name […]