Depuis le mois de mars 2022, les Bahamas ont rejoint le protocole de Nagoya, le Bahreïn fera de même à la fin du mois de mai. Le protocole de Nagoya est un accord international sur la biodiversité rassemblant plus de 100 pays. Il vise à améliorer l’accès aux ressources génétiques et aux connaissances traditionnelles associées à ces ressources, il en prévoit aussi un partage équitable.
IP licensing can provide companies with additional (or core) revenue streams, enable them to raise brand awareness and enhance their reputation, and extend their brands into new markets and geographies. However, if IP ownership or validity is unclear, it can also pose significant financial and business risk.
Louis Vuitton has successfully opposed an EU trademark application for ‘XL Sporting’ based on the trademark reputation of its iconic LV monogram. The EUIPO’s Opposition Division found that the differences between the signs were eclipsed by similarities in the arrangement of the two letters, thereby creating a similar visual overall impression, as Florence Chapin explains.
Happy holidays and best wishes for 2025 from the Novagraaf team!