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In 2017, Basil launched a new plastic dog bike basket (the BUDDY). The old baskets were unhygienic, not weatherproof, and pretty heavy. Since the Buddy’s design was novel and had its individual character, Basil registered it as a design.
After our silver mention in the WTR1000 (World Trademark Review 2025), Abcor has once again made it into the IP STARS ranking this year. Managing IP conducts annual research among IP firms and their clients in 70 countries.
A trademark is often registered for specific products. Some clients want to register it for advertising too, because they want to advertise those products. That’s unnecessary. If you’re protected for a product, you can advertise and sell it as you wish.
Trademarks are more than just logos or names. Shapes, sounds, or even packaging designs can be registered as trademarks, giving the owner exclusive rights to use them. But how far does that protection go?
The Tour de France is one of the world’s most famous cycling spectacles. No wonder the organization behind it (STF) has trademarked not just the name TOUR DE FRANCE, but also a whole host of other things (logos, the polka dot jersey, you name it). For years, STF has tried to tackle piggybacking on their brand, but often with little success.
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Unilever values sustainable sourcing for its product ingredients. To this end, the company has developed its own sustainable agriculture program. Because peanut suppliers comply with this program, the Calvé peanut butter jar proudly displays a logo stating, "We use sustainably grown peanuts." On the back, near the ingredient list, there’s a QR code linking to more information about the program. But is this claim compliant? Sustainability claims must meet strict requirements: they must be clear, specific, accurate, and unambiguous.

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