This June, ECTA heads to Berlin under the theme ‘Bears on the Loose’ to explore the evolving IP landscape in a purposefully playful and engaging spirit. We hope to see you there!
[Trademark event] Join us at the ECTA 43nd Annual Conference
Join us to explore the tension between IP and politics using real-world cases, from the Obama Hope poster to Trump and IKEA v Vlaams Belang, and learn how to navigate IP conflicts, clear IP for use in campaigns, and protect and enforce your valuable assets before major announcements
[Webinar] When politics meets intellectual property: Insights, strategies and key lessons
The 2025 Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA) will take place in San Diego, California, USA from 17-21 May. If you're attending, why not schedule a meeting with Novagraaf's delegation of IP experts?
[Trademark event] Will we see you at INTA 2025?
Without trust in the accuracy, coverage and strategic relevancy of the trademark rights in your intellectual property portfolio, how can you be confident in your ability to protect and enforce your valuable brand assets? As part of a comprehensive trademark audit programme, trademark analysis will help your portfolio bloom in the coming year, says guest contributor Elena Galletti, Head of Trademark Services Architecture at Questel.
Trademark analysis: A breath of fresh air for your intellectual property portfolio this season
From the URS to the UKDRS, there are several protocols for resolving domain name disputes, depending on the top-level domain in question. Marc-Emmanuel Mellet introduces the different procedures and explains when they apply.
Domain name dispute resolution beyond the UDRP: What are the other procedures?
It is not uncommon for brands to rebrand to ‘refresh’ or ‘reinvent’ themselves. However, any rebranding strategy must consider the need to clear and register any new trademark that you plan to use, as Megan Taylor explains.
Rebrand 101: How to create a successful rebranding strategy
By blurring the line between counterfeiting and legality, the phenomenon of ‘Pingti’ is shaking up the world of high-end goods. Férielle Metekalerd explains what a Pingti is and what the quiet luxury trend means for luxury brand protection strategies.
The impact of Pingti on luxury brand protection strategies
Discover why you should run a new trademark search, from the risk of trademark conflict to the need to ensure you choose a registrable trademark before launch.
Sow smart, bloom surely: The importance of scheduling a new trademark search
The Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) provides rights holders with the ability to challenge domain name registrations that infringe their brand and trademark rights on a specific range of generic and country-code Top-level Domains.
Your guide to UDRP dispute management
Find answers to frequently asked questions about domain name protection, registration, domain names and trademarks, domain name management services and how to handle domain name disputes.
Domain name protection FAQs
In January 2025, the French Football Federation (FFF) successfully opposed an EU trademark depicting a highly stylised rooster similar to its distinctive logo. Florence Chapin examines the EUIPO rooster trademark opposition decision, the EU General Court's ruling and the implications for holders of figurative marks.
EUIPO and FFF victorious in dispute over rooster figurative trademarks
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has recently updated its customer service standards, outlining key performance metrics to ensure efficiency and transparency in handling IP applications and disputes. However, with waiting times getting longer and longer, Mona Asgari offers advice for applicants on navigating the UKIPO trademark backlog.
UK Intellectual Property Office sets out customer service objectives